The Raikes Foundation makes grants in three core program areas: Education, Youth Homelessness, and Impact-Driven Philanthropy. We also make a limited number of community grants and grants for special projects. Proposals are by invitation only. We make the majority of our grants to organizations we have identified. We do not accept unsolicited proposals.
To be eligible for a grant, applicants must be classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and as public charities under section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) of the Code. Public organizations designated under section 170(c) of the Code are also eligible. The Raikes Foundation does not make grants to individuals or to organizations outside the United States.
The Raikes Foundation does not fund: individuals; organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin or citizenship, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief; or religious purposes unless grant activities address the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs.
| Organization | Requests | Award Date | Amount | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Children | Youth Homelessness Advocacy Coordination | 05/09/23 | $35,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Children & Youth Justice Center | Philanthropy for Child Well Being (Philanthropist Forum) | 09/02/22 | $15,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Tubman Center for Health & Freedom | Allies for Healthier Systems for Health & Abundance in Youth: General Operating Support | 11/11/22 | $500,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Third Sector New England Inc. | A Way Home Washington Core Operations | 05/11/21 | $3,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| National Network for Youth Inc. | National Prevention Initiative Advancement (ASPYHR) | 10/31/22 | $30,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Northstar Advocates | General Operating Support | 09/27/22 | $35,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Building Changes | Building Changes Education Program | 10/21/22 | $775,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| True Colors United | National Prevention Initiative Advancement (ASPYHR) | 11/03/22 | $15,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| United Indians of All Tribes Foundation | General Operating Support | 12/03/21 | $10,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| YouthCare | General Operating Support | 02/20/24 | $15,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| TeamChild | Youth Homelessness Advocacy Coordination | 05/09/23 | $27,500.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Third Sector New England Inc. | A Way Home Washington Core Operations | 09/12/22 | $12,500.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| King County Regional Homelessness Authority | King County YYA Policy Coordinator | 12/09/22 | $150,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Funders Together To End Homelessness Inc | Annual Membership (2023) | 07/19/22 | $10,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Children | General Operating Support | 11/22/22 | $40,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Washington Low Income Housing Alliance | Digital Ads - Rental Assistance and Eviction Protection | 08/26/21 | $7,500.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Third Sector New England Inc. | A Way Home America: National Prevention Initiative Advancement (ASPYHR) | 11/03/22 | $15,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Pacific Islander Community Association | General Operating Support | 12/06/21 | $10,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Mockingbird Society | General Operating Support | 11/08/23 | $322,500.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | NCSL Youth Homelessness Fellows Phase II | 10/26/22 | $150,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Kennesaw State University Foundation (KSUF) | Preventing Youth Homelessness and Housing Insecurity | 10/11/22 | $62,500.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| SchoolHouse Connection | National Prevention Initiative Advancement (ASPYHR) | 11/03/22 | $15,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Children | General Operating Support | 08/07/23 | $225,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| National Homelessness Law Center | National Prevention Initiative Advancement (ASPYHR) | 10/31/22 | $10,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Therapeutic Health Services | General Operating Support | 11/22/21 | $10,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Coalition For Juvenile Justice | Collaborating for Change | 03/06/23 | $45,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| API Chaya | General Operating Support | 12/06/21 | $10,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Funders Together To End Homelessness Inc | General Operating Support | 12/14/23 | $170,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Third Sector New England Inc. | A Way Home America: Stakeholder Convening & Advocacy Education | 12/01/23 | $300,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Children | Housing Stability Services Improvements for Minors | 12/01/23 | $5,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Mockingbird Society | King County Youth Voice Project | 12/01/21 | $95,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Panorama Global | We Are In: King County Homeless Youth Advocacy Education and Communications Capacity Building | 12/08/23 | $25,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative | Youth Homelessness Prevention Steering Committee | 01/04/22 | $57,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Youth Collaboratory, Inc. | National Prevention Initiative Advancement | 11/23/21 | $30,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| The Seattle Foundation | The Seattle Times Solutions Oriented Journalism Project on Homelessness | 10/13/21 | $25,500.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Mockingbird Society | Executive Director Support Gift | 01/31/23 | $5,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Community Solutions International, Inc | Youth Homelessness Proof of Concept | 10/28/22 | $100,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Building Changes | We Are In: Partnership for Zero | 04/26/22 | $50,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| SchoolHouse Connection | National Prevention Initiative Advancement | 11/23/21 | $15,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Third Sector New England Inc. | A Way Home Washington: General Operating Support | 12/01/21 | $430,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| SchoolHouse Connection | Improving Educational Outcomes Vulnerable Students: Supporting and Strengthening Federal Agency Action | 12/06/22 | $200,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| National Network for Youth Inc. | Summit Sponsorship (2024) | 01/31/24 | $5,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Fostering Media Connections | Washington State Youth Homelessness Coverage | 06/27/22 | $50,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| National Network for Youth Inc. | National Prevention Initiative Advancement | 11/23/21 | $30,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Children | Youth Homeless Advocacy Coordination | 02/17/22 | $50,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| FW Black Collective | General Operating Support | 11/18/22 | $10,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Fellow 2023 - Amanda Sandoval | 2023 Community Leaders Fellowship | 12/01/23 | $10,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| Mockingbird Society | General Operating Support | 11/22/22 | $10,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| True Colors United | National Prevention Initiative Advancement | 11/23/21 | $15,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
| TeamChild | Youth Homeless Advocacy Coordination | 02/17/22 | $40,000.00 | Youth Homelessness |
