HE Rayfield Jr Foundation makes relatively large, unrestricted operating grants across a diverse set of causes, favoring established institutions (universities, medical centers) as well as community nonprofits. Their giving mixes health and medical research support with civic/public safety, faith-based community support, international clean-water work, and arts/culture — suggesting a philanthropic footprint that is eclectic but directed toward mission-driven organizations with clear operating needs.
A small portfolio of mid-to-large general operating grants (several $50k+ awards) distributed across varied sectors with no obvious concentration in a single issue; one-off gifts to established national and local organizations rather than many small recurring awards.
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc’s recent giving is marked by large general operating grants to established institutions, including a $75,000 award to University of Florida Inc for general operating support. The foundation also backed Mayo Clinic with a $50,000 operating grant, showing that its largest gifts often go to organizations with sizable institutional budgets and clear ongoing needs. Across the recent grant list, the foundation supports a mixed portfolio: higher education, clinical health care, public safety, faith communities, clean-water work, and arts organizations. That mix points to a grantmaker that does not limit itself to one cause area, but instead funds mission-driven nonprofits across several sectors. The pattern of unrestricted support is important: the grants are framed as general operating gifts rather than project-restricted awards. In the recent record, its largest awards cluster at $50,000 and above, with additional mid-sized grants to smaller community organizations and regional nonprofits. This gives the foundation a profile of relatively concentrated, institution-oriented support paired with selective backing for local and specialized groups.
In higher education, the foundation gave $75,000 to University of Florida Inc for general operating support, one of the clearest examples of its institutional giving. Health care is another major lane: Mayo Clinic received $50,000 for general operating support, and Attune Health Foundation received $50,000 for the same purpose. The foundation also funds public safety infrastructure, including a $50,000 grant to Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc for general operating support. Beyond those larger awards, it supports faith-linked community organizations, such as Cane Creek Friends Meeting, which received $20,000 for general operating support. Arts and culture also appear in the record, with Santa Barbara Revels Inc receiving $10,000 for general operating support.
Recent grants show a typical size of $3,875 at the 25th percentile, $7,500 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile, with larger operating gifts appearing above that range. The foundation’s record points to general operating support rather than project-specific funding. The latest 990 year on file is 2025, and the recent list includes grants from both 2023 and 2025, indicating activity across multiple years. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its portfolio includes both major institutional grantees and smaller community organizations, which suggests selective, discretionary grantmaking rather than a single standardized grant program.
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$5M
Most grants fall between $4K and $20K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$20K
About 10% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Notable grantees: University of Florida Inc, Mayo Clinic, Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc, Cane Creek Friends Meeting, Hope Water International
Giving is regional, with the strongest concentration in Arizona, where one recent major grant went to Scottsdale. Michigan accounts for 25% of grants in the data, and Rochester Hills appears among the recipient cities. Other recent recipients are spread across Florida, California, North Carolina, Nevada, and South Carolina, including Gainesville, Palm Beach, Beverly Hills, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Snow Camp, and Chesterfield. All of the recent grants listed are to U.S. organizations.
The recent record includes universities, medical institutions, police-support organizations, faith communities, clean-water nonprofits, and arts groups. Examples in the data include University of Florida Inc, Mayo Clinic, Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc, Cane Creek Friends Meeting, Hope Water International, and Santa Barbara Revels Inc.
Yes. Every recent grant listed is described as general operating support, including awards to University of Florida Inc, Mayo Clinic, Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc, and Attune Health Foundation. That pattern suggests a strong preference for unrestricted funding.
Arizona is the top state by grant count in the data. Michigan is also significant, with 25% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipient cities include Scottsdale and Rochester Hills.
Yes. The recipient country distribution shows 10 grants, or 100.0%, in the United States. The recent recipient cities listed are all U.S. locations, including Gainesville, Palm Beach, Beverly Hills, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Snow Camp, and Chesterfield.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Foundation | Glenshaw, PA | $1,500,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| East Carolina Pirate Club | Greenville, NC | $500,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | $350,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Traverse City, MI | $350,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Santa Barbara, CA | $150,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | $150,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Attune Health Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | $125,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Seal Future Foundation | New York City, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Montecito Ideas Forum | Santa Barbara, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Clinics Can Help Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | $43,200 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Santa Barbara Revels Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | $35,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Star Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| Friends of Thai Daughters Inc | Trevett, ME | $1,000 | 2026 | General Operating |
| University of Florida Inc | Gainesville, FL | $75,000 | 2025 | General Operating |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | General Operating |
| Attune Health Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | General Operating |
| Cane Creek Friends Meeting | Snow Camp, NC | $20,000 | 2025 | General Operating |
| Blueprint Sports & Entertainment | Las Vegas, NV | $15,000 | 2025 | General Operating |
| Santa Barbara Revels Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | General Operating |
| Attune Health Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | General Operating |
| Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale, AZ | $100,000 | 2024 | General Operating |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | $19,000 | 2024 | General Operating |
| Santa Barbara Revels Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | General Operating |
| Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale, AZ | $50,000 | 2023 | General Operating |
| Hope Water International | Rochester Hills, MI | $10,000 | 2023 | General Operating |
| Council on Alocholism & Drug Abuse | Santa Barbara, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | General Operating |
| Chesterfield Baptist Church | Chesterfield, SC | $500 | 2023 | General Operating |
The Education Foundation
$1,500,000General Operating
East Carolina Pirate Club
$500,000General Operating
East Carolina University
$350,000General Operating
Grace Episcopal Church
$350,000General Operating
Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc
$150,000General Operating
Attune Health Foundation
$125,000General Operating
Montecito Ideas Forum
$50,000General Operating
Santa Barbara Revels Inc
$35,000General Operating
Star Foundation
$5,000General Operating
University of Florida Inc
$75,000General Operating
Attune Health Foundation
$50,000General Operating
Cane Creek Friends Meeting
$20,000General Operating
Blueprint Sports & Entertainment
$15,000General Operating
Santa Barbara Revels Inc
$10,000General Operating
Attune Health Foundation
$100,000General Operating
Mayo Clinic
$100,000General Operating
Santa Barbara Revels Inc
$5,000General Operating
Mayo Clinic
$50,000General Operating
Hope Water International
$10,000General Operating
Chesterfield Baptist Church
$500General Operating