Ray Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-0288819
Foundation Overview
Based in Naples, FL, Ray Foundation Inc has awarded 308 grants totaling $78,294,781 to organizations in Florida, Maryland and 24 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,200 to $6,000,000, with a median award of $50,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$78,294,781
Total Assets
$263,139,163
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
40
Median Grant
$50,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 43%
17 of 40 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Florida
Grants are geographically diversified with 32% in Florida and funding distributed across 26 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Naples (46%), Lakeland (23%), Sebring (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+307%
Strong 307% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Education + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ray Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Able Flight Inc | $75,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Flight Training Scholarships | 2024 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $894,857 | Lakeland, FL, US | Support For Skylab, Lakeland Aero Club And Youth Programs | 2024 |
| Aloft | $5,200 | Haiku, HI, US | Support For Youth Programs | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Support Network | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2024 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $2,650,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support For 'You Can Fly' Program And Flight Scholarships | 2024 |
| Arkansas Valley Humane Society | $30,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Aspiring Aviators Aero Club | $28,793 | Winter Haven, FL, US | Airplane Purchase Support | 2024 |
| Aviation Explorer Base | $15,000 | Racine, WI, US | Scholarship And Operations Support | 2024 |
| Aviaton Stemaha | $6,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Mitochondrial Lab | $50,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Anschutz Mitochondrial Lab Support | 2024 |
| Citizen's Foster Care | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2024 |
| Civil Air Patrol Foundation | $825,000 | Maxwell Afb, AL, US | Flight Scholarships | 2024 |
| Commerative Air Force | $892,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Naec Programs And Flight Scholarships | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County | $300,000 | Naples, FL, US | James C Ray Scholarship Funding | 2024 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $2,345,060 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Flight Scholarships, Kidventure Support, Purchase Of Pc Flight Simulators | 2024 |
| Eaa Chapter 1494 | $8,205 | Dandridge, TN, US | Flight Simulator Purchase | 2024 |
| Eaa Chapter 252 | $50,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Youth Aircraft Build Project Support | 2024 |
| Eaa Chapter 327 | $9,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Flight Simulator Purchase | 2024 |
| Eaa Chapter 838 | $20,000 | Racine, WI, US | A&p Scholarship Support | 2024 |
| Flight Foundation | $58,680 | Unicoi, TN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2024 |
| Friends Of Monarch Ski Patrol | $17,000 | Salida, CO, US | Rescue Dog Training Support | 2024 |
| Hiller Aviation Museum | $20,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Flight Training Scholarship Support | 2024 |
| Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Youth Education Programming Support | 2024 |
| Hsu Educational Foundation | $24,750 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Drone Team Challenge Support | 2024 |
| Long Island Young Aviators Club | $38,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating And Scholarship Support | 2024 |
| Minnesota Ace Camp | $22,000 | Evergreen, CO, US | Operations And Scholarship Support | 2024 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $125,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2024 |
| Preflight Aviation Camp | $15,000 | Commerce City, CO, US | Operating Budget Support | 2024 |
| Reno Air Racing Association | $150,000 | Reno, NV, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2024 |
| Soaring Flight Education Association | $25,000 | Saint Pau, MN, US | Glider Scholarships | 2024 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | $250,000 | Palmetto, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2024 |
| Teens In Flight | $150,000 | Palm Coast, FL, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Internships | 2024 |
| The Immokalee Foundation | $800,000 | Naples, FL, US | Matching Grant Pathways Programs Support | 2024 |
| The Leroy Homer Foundation | $35,000 | Marlton, NJ, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2024 |
| Und Aerospace Foundation | $300,000 | Grand Forks, ND, US | Veterans Scholarship Support | 2024 |
| Upwind Foundation | $16,500 | San Carlos, CA, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2024 |
| Williamsburg Aviation Scholarship Program | $125,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2024 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $800,000 | Denver, CO, US | Youth Programming Support | 2024 |
| Women In Aviation Stars Of The North | $10,000 | Crystal, MN, US | Wia Day Operations Support | 2024 |
| Civil Air Patrol Foundation | $330,000 | Maxwell Afb, AL, US | Flight Scholarships Funding | 2022 |
| Civil Air Patrol Foundation | $10,555 | Maxwell Afb, AL, US | Ut Wing Simulator And Software Purchase | 2022 |
| Commerative Air Force | $221,654 | Dallas, TX, US | Naec Programs Operating Support | 2022 |
| Commerative Air Force | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | P-47 Restoration Project Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Ace's High Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Flight Scholorship Support | 2022 |
| Air Race Classic | $20,643 | Kent, WA, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Support Network | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $2,500,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support For 'You Can Fly' Program | 2022 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $1,150,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Flight Scholarships | 2022 |
| Civil Air Patrol Mn 122 | $32,500 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support And Simulator Purchase | 2022 |
| Colorado Skies Academy | $250,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Commerative Air Force | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Flight Scholarship Program Development | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County | $200,000 | Naples, FL, US | James C Ray Scholarship Funding | 2022 |
| Highlands Engineering And Aero Tech Program | $39,120 | Sebring, FL, US | Education Program Operating Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $1,800,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Restricted Grant - Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Kidventure Operating Support | 2022 |
| Flight Foundation | $90,000 | Unicoi, TN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Foster Care | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | After School Care Program Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Tribute To Tom Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Ace Camp | $20,000 | Evergreen, CO, US | Operations And Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Soaring Flight Education Association | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Scholarship Program Support | 2022 |
| Reno Air Racing Association | $110,000 | Reno, NV, US | Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | $250,000 | Palmetto, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Stem Flights | $75,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Program Support | 2022 |
| Teens In Flight | $150,700 | Palm Coast, FL, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Internships | 2022 |
| The Immokalee Foundation | $250,000 | Naples, FL, US | Matching Grant Pathways Programs Support | 2022 |
| The Leroy Homer Foundation | $30,000 | Marlton, NJ, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2022 |
| Und Aerospace Foundation | $353,100 | Grand Forks, ND, US | Veterans Scholarship Program Support | 2022 |
| Salida Senior Citizens | $10,000 | Salida, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Williamsburg Aviation Scholarship | $75,000 | Milliamsburg, VA, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2022 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $250,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $75,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Aviation Learning Center Programming Support | 2022 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $150,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $187,314 | Lakeland, FL, US | Skylab Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $42,416 | Lakeland, FL, US | Annual Dinner Fundraising Support | 2022 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $750,000 | Denver, CO, US | Youth Programming Support | 2022 |
| The Gargiulo Education Center | $8,945 | Naples, FL, US | Aviation Program Support | 2022 |
| The Sattler Foundation | $26,609 | Loudon, TN, US | Simulator Purchase Support | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $50,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Anschutz Mitochondrial Lab Support | 2022 |
| Fargo Air Museum | $25,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Youth Programming Support | 2022 |
| Central Colorado Uas Club | $25,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Drone Park Development Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Chapter 563 | $30,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Youth Aircraft Build Project Support | 2022 |
| Greater Lafayette Career Academy | $24,828 | Lafayette, IN, US | Youth Aviation Program Support | 2022 |
| Arkansas Valley Humane Society | $35,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Flight Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Kettle Moraine Youth Aviation Inc | $37,000 | Juneau, WI, US | Youth Aircraft Build Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Chapter 943 | $25,000 | Yulee, FL, US | Youth Aviation Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Chapter 66 Co Eaa Aviation Foundation | $12,860 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Simulator And Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Youth Education Programming Support | 2022 |
| Hiller Aviation Museum | $20,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Flight Training Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Aviation Stem Aha | $14,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Youth Aircraft Build Project Support | 2022 |
| Colorado Farm To Table Inc | $5,000 | Salida, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Civil Air Patrol Foundation | $330,000 | Maxwell Afb, AL, US | Flight Scholarships Funding | 2022 |
| Civil Air Patrol Foundation | $10,555 | Maxwell Afb, AL, US | Ut Wing Simulator And Software Purchase | 2022 |
| Commerative Air Force | $221,654 | Dallas, TX, US | Naec Programs Operating Support | 2022 |
| Commerative Air Force | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | P-47 Restoration Project Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Ace's High Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Flight Scholorship Support | 2022 |
| Air Race Classic | $20,643 | Kent, WA, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Support Network | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $2,500,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support For 'You Can Fly' Program | 2022 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $1,150,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Flight Scholarships | 2022 |
| Civil Air Patrol Mn 122 | $32,500 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support And Simulator Purchase | 2022 |
| Colorado Skies Academy | $250,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Commerative Air Force | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Flight Scholarship Program Development | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County | $200,000 | Naples, FL, US | James C Ray Scholarship Funding | 2022 |
| Highlands Engineering And Aero Tech Program | $39,120 | Sebring, FL, US | Education Program Operating Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $1,800,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Restricted Grant - Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Kidventure Operating Support | 2022 |
| Flight Foundation | $90,000 | Unicoi, TN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Foster Care | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | After School Care Program Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Tribute To Tom Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Ace Camp | $20,000 | Evergreen, CO, US | Operations And Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Soaring Flight Education Association | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Scholarship Program Support | 2022 |
| Reno Air Racing Association | $110,000 | Reno, NV, US | Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | $250,000 | Palmetto, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Stem Flights | $75,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Program Support | 2022 |
| Teens In Flight | $150,700 | Palm Coast, FL, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Internships | 2022 |
| The Immokalee Foundation | $250,000 | Naples, FL, US | Matching Grant Pathways Programs Support | 2022 |
| The Leroy Homer Foundation | $30,000 | Marlton, NJ, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2022 |
| Und Aerospace Foundation | $353,100 | Grand Forks, ND, US | Veterans Scholarship Program Support | 2022 |
| Salida Senior Citizens | $10,000 | Salida, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Williamsburg Aviation Scholarship | $75,000 | Milliamsburg, VA, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2022 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $250,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $75,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Aviation Learning Center Programming Support | 2022 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $150,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $187,314 | Lakeland, FL, US | Skylab Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $42,416 | Lakeland, FL, US | Annual Dinner Fundraising Support | 2022 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $750,000 | Denver, CO, US | Youth Programming Support | 2022 |
| The Gargiulo Education Center | $8,945 | Naples, FL, US | Aviation Program Support | 2022 |
| The Sattler Foundation | $26,609 | Loudon, TN, US | Simulator Purchase Support | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $50,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Anschutz Mitochondrial Lab Support | 2022 |
| Fargo Air Museum | $25,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Youth Programming Support | 2022 |
| Central Colorado Uas Club | $25,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Drone Park Development Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Chapter 563 | $30,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Youth Aircraft Build Project Support | 2022 |
| Greater Lafayette Career Academy | $24,828 | Lafayette, IN, US | Youth Aviation Program Support | 2022 |
| Arkansas Valley Humane Society | $35,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Flight Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Kettle Moraine Youth Aviation Inc | $37,000 | Juneau, WI, US | Youth Aircraft Build Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Chapter 943 | $25,000 | Yulee, FL, US | Youth Aviation Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Chapter 66 Co Eaa Aviation Foundation | $12,860 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Simulator And Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Youth Education Programming Support | 2022 |
| Hiller Aviation Museum | $20,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Flight Training Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Aviation Stem Aha | $14,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Youth Aircraft Build Project Support | 2022 |
| Colorado Farm To Table Inc | $5,000 | Salida, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Civil Air Patrol Foundation | $330,000 | Maxwell Afb, AL, US | Flight Scholarships Funding | 2022 |
| Civil Air Patrol Foundation | $10,555 | Maxwell Afb, AL, US | Ut Wing Simulator And Software Purchase | 2022 |
| Commerative Air Force | $221,654 | Dallas, TX, US | Naec Programs Operating Support | 2022 |
| Commerative Air Force | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | P-47 Restoration Project Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Ace's High Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Flight Scholorship Support | 2022 |
| Air Race Classic | $20,643 | Kent, WA, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Support Network | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $2,500,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support For 'You Can Fly' Program | 2022 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $1,150,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Flight Scholarships | 2022 |
| Civil Air Patrol Mn 122 | $32,500 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support And Simulator Purchase | 2022 |
| Colorado Skies Academy | $250,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Commerative Air Force | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Flight Scholarship Program Development | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County | $200,000 | Naples, FL, US | James C Ray Scholarship Funding | 2022 |
| Highlands Engineering And Aero Tech Program | $39,120 | Sebring, FL, US | Education Program Operating Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $1,800,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Restricted Grant - Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Kidventure Operating Support | 2022 |
| Flight Foundation | $90,000 | Unicoi, TN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Foster Care | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | After School Care Program Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Tribute To Tom Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Ace Camp | $20,000 | Evergreen, CO, US | Operations And Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Soaring Flight Education Association | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Scholarship Program Support | 2022 |
| Reno Air Racing Association | $110,000 | Reno, NV, US | Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | $250,000 | Palmetto, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| Stem Flights | $75,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Program Support | 2022 |
| Teens In Flight | $150,700 | Palm Coast, FL, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Internships | 2022 |
| The Immokalee Foundation | $250,000 | Naples, FL, US | Matching Grant Pathways Programs Support | 2022 |
| The Leroy Homer Foundation | $30,000 | Marlton, NJ, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2022 |
| Und Aerospace Foundation | $353,100 | Grand Forks, ND, US | Veterans Scholarship Program Support | 2022 |
| Salida Senior Citizens | $10,000 | Salida, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Williamsburg Aviation Scholarship | $75,000 | Milliamsburg, VA, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2022 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $250,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $75,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Aviation Learning Center Programming Support | 2022 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $150,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $187,314 | Lakeland, FL, US | Skylab Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $42,416 | Lakeland, FL, US | Annual Dinner Fundraising Support | 2022 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $750,000 | Denver, CO, US | Youth Programming Support | 2022 |
| The Gargiulo Education Center | $8,945 | Naples, FL, US | Aviation Program Support | 2022 |
| The Sattler Foundation | $26,609 | Loudon, TN, US | Simulator Purchase Support | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $50,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Anschutz Mitochondrial Lab Support | 2022 |
| Fargo Air Museum | $25,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Youth Programming Support | 2022 |
| Central Colorado Uas Club | $25,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Drone Park Development Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Chapter 563 | $30,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Youth Aircraft Build Project Support | 2022 |
| Greater Lafayette Career Academy | $24,828 | Lafayette, IN, US | Youth Aviation Program Support | 2022 |
| Arkansas Valley Humane Society | $35,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Operating Budget Support | 2022 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Flight Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Kettle Moraine Youth Aviation Inc | $37,000 | Juneau, WI, US | Youth Aircraft Build Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Chapter 943 | $25,000 | Yulee, FL, US | Youth Aviation Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Eaa Chapter 66 Co Eaa Aviation Foundation | $12,860 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Simulator And Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Youth Education Programming Support | 2022 |
| Hiller Aviation Museum | $20,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Flight Training Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Aviation Stem Aha | $14,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Youth Aircraft Build Project Support | 2022 |
| Colorado Farm To Table Inc | $5,000 | Salida, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $116,400 | Lakeland, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Support Network | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2021 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $2,500,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support For 'you Can Fly' Program | 2021 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $1,150,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Flight Scholarships | 2021 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Flight Scholorships | 2021 |
| Hsu Educational Foundation | $75,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Drone Challenge Funding Support | 2021 |
| Civil Air Patrol Mn 122 | $25,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2021 |
| Colorado Skies Academy | $100,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Operating Budget Support | 2021 |
| Commerative Air Force | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education Center Operating Budget Support | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County | $211,100 | Naples, FL, US | James C Ray Scholarship Funding | 2021 |
| Experimental Aircraft Association | $1,910,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Restricted Grant - Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Eaa Chapter 1240 | $82,800 | Sebring, FL, US | Education Program Operating Support | 2021 |
| Und Aerospace Foundation | $330,000 | Grand Forks, ND, US | Veterans Scholarship Program Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Foster Care | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2021 |
| Experimental Aircraft Association | $50,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Kidventure Operating Support | 2021 |
| Flight Foundation | $25,000 | Unicoi, TN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2021 |
| Wai Stars Of The North | $20,000 | Riscfield, MN, US | Girls In Aviation Day Operating Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Youth Aviation Foundation | $50,000 | North Mankato, MN, US | Scholarship Program Support | 2021 |
| Stem Flights | $100,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Program Support | 2021 |
| Air Race Classic | $25,000 | Kent, WA, US | Operating Budget Support | 2021 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | $250,000 | Palmetto, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Ace Camp | $12,500 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Operations And Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $250,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Scholarship Funding Support | 2021 |
| Reno Air Racing Association | $50,000 | Reno, NV, US | Scholarship Funding Support | 2021 |
| Teens In Flight | $53,000 | Palm Coast, FL, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Internships | 2021 |
| The Immokalee Foundation | $1,000,000 | Naples, FL, US | Matching Grant Pathways Programs Support | 2021 |
| The Leroy Homer Foundation | $30,000 | Marlton, NJ, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2021 |
| Williamsburg Aviation | $50,000 | Milliamsburg, VA, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2021 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $944,033 | Lakeland, FL, US | New Museum Construction And Operating Support | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Support Network | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2020 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $2,500,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support For 'you Can Fly' Program | 2020 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $1,150,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Flight Scholarships | 2020 |
| Commerative Air Force | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education Center Construction | 2020 |
| Civil Air Patrol Foundation | $330,000 | Maxwell Afb, AL, US | James C Ray Scholarship Funding | 2020 |
| Collier County Public Schools | $7,500 | Naples, FL, US | Immokalee Aviation Academy Support | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County | $150,000 | Naples, FL, US | James C Ray Scholarship Funding | 2020 |
| Eaa Chapter 1240 | $90,300 | Sebring, FL, US | Education Program Operating Support | 2020 |
| Eagle Sport Aviation | $18,000 | Deland, FL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Experimental Aircraft Association | $1,200,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Ray Aviation Scholarship Funding | 2020 |
| Experimental Aircraft Association | $1,010,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Janet's Planet | $25,000 | Goodlettsville, TN, US | Programming Support | 2020 |
| Flight Foundation | $65,000 | Unicoi, TN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2020 |
| Civil Air Patrol Mn 122 | $25,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Flight Scholarship Funding Support | 2020 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy | $250,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Restricted Grant - Flight Center | 2020 |
| Lakeland Aero Club | $170,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2020 |
| New England Air Museum | $50,000 | Windsor Locks, CT, US | Restricted Grant - Simulator Purchase | 2020 |
| Hawk Aviators | $64,000 | Loma, CO, US | Restricted Grant - Purchase Of N282tt | 2020 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $500,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Matching Grant - Operating Support | 2020 |
| David Griffin Aviation | $10,000 | Fort Mill, SC, US | Restricted Grant - Scholarship Support | 2020 |
| Naples Youth Aviation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Aircraft Build Project Support | 2020 |
| Teens In Flight | $120,000 | Palm Coast, FL, US | Operating Grant And Aircraft Purchase Support | 2020 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Internships | 2020 |
| The Immokalee Foundation | $300,000 | Naples, FL, US | Construction Management And H.e.s.t.program Support | 2020 |
| The Leroy Homer Foundation | $25,000 | Marlton, NJ, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2020 |
| Williamsburg Aviation | $50,000 | Milliamsburg, VA, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2020 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $1,500,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Program Budget Support And Flight Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | Mitochondrial Research Fund #20-22648 Support | 2020 |
| Reno Air Racing Association | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Stem Discovery Zone Support | 2020 |
| Tiger Flight Foundation | $10,000 | Rome, GA, US | Restricted Matching Grant - Pplo Program | 2020 |
| Jasper County (in) Airport | $30,000 | Rensselaer, IN, US | Restricted Grant - Simulator Purchases | 2020 |
| Aviation Stem Day | $5,000 | Bellevue, NE, US | Stem Day Support 2021 | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Support Network | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2018 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $1,800,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support For 'you Can Fly' Program | 2018 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $1,150,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Flight Scholarships | 2018 |
| Commemorative Air Force | $2,000,000 | Dallas, TX, US | H.b. Tippie National Aviation Education Center | 2018 |
| Und Aerospace Foundation | $6,000,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Student Housing Project | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $50,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Research Grant Mitochondrial Disease | 2018 |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College | $1,200 | Naples, FL, US | Scholarship Assistance | 2018 |
| Naples Civil Air Patrol | $3,350 | Naples, FL, US | Two Computer Stations | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County | $300,000 | Naples, FL, US | James C Ray Scholarship Funding | 2018 |
| Eaa Chapter 1240 | $150,000 | Sebring, FL, US | Hangar Expansion Project | 2018 |
| Eaa Chapter 1240 | $74,244 | Sebring, FL, US | Education Program Operating Support | 2018 |
| Experimental Aircraft Association | $1,000,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Ray Aviation Scholarship Funding | 2018 |
| Experimental Aircraft Association | $50,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Kidventure Operating Support | 2018 |
| Lakeland Aero Club | $91,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2018 |
| Lakeland Aero Club | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Hangar Modification Project Support | 2018 |
| The Immokalee Foundation | $250,000 | Naples, FL, US | Construction Management Curriculum Support | 2018 |
| Naples Art Association | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | College Scholarship Program | 2018 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence | $90,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Flight Scholarship Funding | 2018 |
| Teens In Flight | $50,000 | Palm Coast, FL, US | Operating Grant | 2018 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Internships | 2018 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $30,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Restricted Grant For Membership Support | 2018 |
| Alzheimer's Support Network | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2017 |
| Aviation Education Foundation | $100,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| Aviation Education Foundation | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $1,000,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support For 'you Can Fly' Program | 2017 |
| Aopa Air Safety Foundation | $100,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Flight Scholarships | 2017 |
| Naples Art Association | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | College Scholarship Program | 2017 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | $250,000 | Palmetto, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2017 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Internships | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County | $100,000 | Naples, FL, US | James C Ray Scholarship Funding | 2017 |
| Experimental Aircraft Association | $40,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Kidventure Operating Support | 2017 |
| Eagle Sport Aviation Club | $20,000 | Port Orange, FL, US | Aircraft Acquisition Support | 2017 |
| University Of Nd Alumni Association Foundation | $500,000 | Grand Forks, ND, US | James C Ray Freshman Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Lakeland Aero Club | $91,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Operating Budget Support | 2017 |
| Lakeland Aero Club | $54,167 | Lakeland, FL, US | Hangar Modification And Operating Support | 2017 |
| Collier County Public Schools | $158,310 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Support Aviation Curriculum | 2017 |
| Dc Youth Aviation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Matching Grant Aircraft Restoration Project | 2017 |
| Citizen's Foster Care Review Board | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operating Grant | 2017 |
| Sun-n-fun | $1,600 | Lakeland, FL, US | Operating Grant | 2017 |
| Miracles For Mito | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Bike Project Grant | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $40,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Research Grant Mitochondrial Disease | 2017 |
| Wings Over The Rockies | $150,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Teacher Flight Program Support Grant | 2017 |
| Teens In Flight | $10,000 | Palm Coast, FL, US | Operating Grant | 2017 |
| Eaa Chapter 1240 | $12,000 | Sebring, FL, US | Education Program Operating Support | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-0288819 |
| Website | http://www.rayfoundation.us |
| Address | 100 AVIATION DR S STE 203 Naples, FL 34104-3583 |
Key People (3)
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| President/director | Charles J Ahearn |
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| Treasurer/director | Jeffery J Tempas |
| Secretary/director | Patricia J Arthur |
Forms 990-PF
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