Private foundation · Sewickley, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Richard & Janice Rawe Foundation
In 2025 it gave 10 grants worth $55,885 to Tennessee groups, 8 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $200 to $1,650. Most often for: “Social welfare”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $55,885 · 8 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $200 to $1,650 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $100: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Blount County, Davidson County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 30% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 10.
- Total giving that year
- $56,085
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56K | $56K | 10 |
| 2024 | $45K | $44K | 11 |
| 2023 | $41K | $41K | 10 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Richard C RaweChairman
- Janice G RaweSecretary
- Edward B AufmanManager
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Social welfare (7 grants)
- Religious development (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 7 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Knoxville, Knox County | Religious development | $47K |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Social welfare | $6,000 |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries | Knoxville, Knox County | Social welfare | $525 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Knoxville, Knox County | Social welfare | $200 |
| Mission of Hope | Knoxville, Knox County | Religious development | $200 |
| Parkinson's Association | Knoxville, Knox County | Social welfare | $200 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Knoxville, Knox County | Social welfare | $100 |
| Knox County Public Library | Knoxville, Knox County | Memorial | $100 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of | Maryville, Blount County | Social welfare | $1,650 |
| American Red Cross | Nashville, Davidson County | Social welfare | $200 |