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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 81-3236729

The Rachael Ray Foundation

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 88 grants and $13.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $13,541,403

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $7,441,901

  • Tax year 2023

    $13,305,000

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $8,420,412

  • Tax year 2022

    $13,456,500

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $7,719,444

  • Tax year 2021

    $10,225,000

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $7,577,809

  • Tax year 2020

    $15,735,105

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $5,469,897

  • Tax year 2019

    $13,531,000

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $7,833,176

  • Tax year 2018

    $8,377,633

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $8,725,871

Grants paid in 2024

88 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. North Shore Animal League AmericaPRT Washingtn, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $2,100,000
  2. ASPCANew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $1,300,000
  3. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $1,300,000
  4. Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MN

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $400,000
  5. Paws ChicagoChicago, IL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $375,000
  6. Cleveland Animal Protection LeagueCleveland, OH

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $350,000
  7. Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, OR

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $350,000
  8. Denver Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, CO

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $325,000
  9. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $320,000
  10. EmancipetAustin, TX

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $300,000
  11. Foodcorps IncPortland, OR

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $300,000
  12. National Disaster Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $300,000
  13. NraefWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $300,000
  14. Share Our StrengthWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $300,000
  15. Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $300,000
  16. Idaho Humane SocietyBoise, ID

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $225,000
  17. Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $200,000
  18. San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $200,000
  19. Austin Pets Alive IncAustin, TX

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $180,000
  20. Atlanta Humane SocietyAtlanta, GA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $175,000
  21. Charleston Animal SocietyN Charleston, SC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $165,000
  22. Animal Friends IncPittsburgh, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $150,000
  23. Farmlink ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $150,000
  24. Hunger Free America IncNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $150,000
  25. Michigan Humane SocietyWestland, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $150,000
  26. Animal Medical CenterNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $135,000
  27. BadrapOakland, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $125,000
  28. Columbus HumaneHilliard, OH

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $125,000
  29. Wellness in the Schools IncNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $125,000
  30. Wholesome WaveBridgeport, CT

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $125,000
  31. City Harvest IncBrooklyn, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $120,000
  32. Kentucky Humane SocietyLouisville, KY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $110,000
  33. Humane Rescue AllianceWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $100,000
  34. Project ChimpsMorgantown, GA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $100,000
  35. Rutgers Presbyterian ChurchNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $100,000
  36. Urban School Food AllianceWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $100,000
  37. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $100,000
  38. Dog Is My CopilotJackson, WY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $95,000
  39. Animal Protective FoundationGlenville, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $75,000
  40. Emmas Torch LTDBrooklyn, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $75,000
  41. Move for HungerNeptune, NJ

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $75,000
  42. Purrs & PawsCypress, TX

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $75,000
  43. Refed IncChicago, IL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $75,000
  44. San Antonio Pets AliveSan Antonio, TX

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $75,000
  45. Marin County Humane SocietyMinnesota, MN

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $65,000
  46. The Humane Society of the OuachitasMena, AR

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $57,000
  47. Potter LeagueMiddletown, RI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $54,000
  48. BideaweeWantagh, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  49. Charlie Cart ProjectBerkeley, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  50. Chef Ann FoundationBroomfield, CO

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  51. Greenville Humane SocietyGreenville, SC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  52. Houston Humane SocietyHouston, TX

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  53. Humane Society of the Treasure CoastPalm City, FL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  54. The Leary Firefighters FoundationNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  55. Anti-Cruelty SocietyChicago, IL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $45,000
  56. SPCA of WestchesterBriarcliff, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $45,000
  57. Wayside WaifsKansas City, MO

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $45,000
  58. Ace of HeartsWest Hollywood, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $40,000
  59. SPCA of TexasDallas, TX

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $40,000
  60. Save A Mom Pregnant Dog Rescue IncEast Sparta, OH

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $30,000
  61. A Single BiteLiberty, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  62. Brighter BitesHouston, TX

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  63. Lost Our Home Pet FoundationTempe, AZ

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  64. Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  65. Mighty Mutts IncNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  66. MuttvilleSan Francisco, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  67. Southern Pines Animal ShelterHattiesburg, MS

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  68. SPCA of Monterey CountySalinas, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  69. SPCA of Upstate New YorkQueensbury, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  70. Spoons Across AmericaNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  71. Broadway BarksLos Angeles, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $20,000
  72. Ethos DiscoveryWoburn, MA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $20,000
  73. Humane Society of Ventura CountyOjai, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $20,000
  74. Nevada Humane SocietyReno, NV

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $20,000
  75. The Humane Society of New YorkNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $20,000
  76. Maui Humane Society IncPuunene, HI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $18,000
  77. The Rescue TrainStudio City, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $18,000
  78. Humane Society of West MichiganWalker, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $15,000
  79. One Tail at A TimeChicago, IL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $15,000
  80. Ten Lives ClubNorth Boston, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $15,000
  81. Dakin Humane SocietySpringfield, MA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  82. Find the CauseWellesley, MA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  83. Love Leo RescueSanta Monica, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  84. Ukrainian Congress Committee of AmericaNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $9,803
  85. Camp Out for KidsChicago, IL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $9,600
  86. Animal HavenNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  87. Animal Lighthouse RescueNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  88. White StorkWinnetka, IL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals44 grants $8,535,00081% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture6 grants $915,0009% of the total
  3. Health2 grants $425,0004% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $325,0003% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $125,0001% of the total
  6. International aid1 grant $100,000<1% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $169,6002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York24 grants $4,679,803
  2. Utah1 grant $1,300,000
  3. California12 grants $983,000
  4. District of Columbia4 grants $800,000
  5. Illinois6 grants $769,600
  6. Texas7 grants $745,000
  7. Oregon2 grants $650,000
  8. Ohio3 grants $505,000
  9. Georgia3 grants $475,000
  10. Minnesota2 grants $465,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Rachael RayPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • John CusimanoVICE PRESIDENT / SECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0
  • Andrew PeskoeGOVERNING MEMBER Hours 5Pay $0
  • Richard FieldsGOVERNING MEMBER Hours 5Pay $0
  • Tracy QuigleyGOVERNING MEMBER Hours 5Pay $0
  • John HallVICE PRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
  • Judith KeaneTREASURER Hours 10Pay $0

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