Funding search · EIN 237156608 · Lawrence, KS

Ethel & Raymond F Rice Foundation

Name: Ethel & Raymond F Rice Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

127
grants reported: $3.8M
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $24,500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

scholarships children income food utilities youth afford care

Full IRS filings ↗How this is built Report an error

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

2 grants matching “domestic violence” · $45,000

$25,000
Willow Domestic Violence Center · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward providing emergency shelter, their Hotline, and support services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
$20,000
Willow Domestic Violence Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To be used for Outdoor Space projects at the two shelter homes, which need updates and upgrades.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Douglas Co Visiting Nurses4 grants · $460,000
Bert Nash Health Center4 grants · $272,000
Ballard Community Center4 grants · $270,000
Van Go Mobile Arts4 grants · $198,500
United Way of Kaw Valley3 grants · $175,000
Dwayne Peaslee Tech Training Center2 grants · $175,000
Boys Girls Club4 grants · $151,000
Piney Woods School3 grants · $135,000
Lawrence Meals On Wheels4 grants · $132,500
Lawrence Humane Society4 grants · $120,000

Giving over time

$839,200

2022

$892,300

2023

$1.0M

2024

$1.0M

2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 127 grants.

$120,000
Douglas Co Visiting Nurses · Lawrence, KS · 2025
To supplement the cost of in-home healthcare services for no/low income clients through their home health and hospice programs
$120,000
Douglas Co Visiting Nurses · Lawrence, KS · 2024
To supplement the cost of providing in-home healthcare for qualified no/low income in VNA's Home Health and Hospice Programs.
$120,000
Douglas Co Visiting Nurses · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To supplement cost of providing in-home care for qualified no/low income, frail, uninsured and underinsured in VNA's Home Health and Hospice Programs.
$110,000
Ballard Community Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
One-time support to increase their square footage and renovate their space. Support the Family Stabilization Program - food, clothing, diapers, personal care.
$100,000
Dwayne Peaslee Tech Training Center · Lawrence, KS · 2025
$50,000 toward rebuilding an electric boiler and toward first phase of battery storage system for the electricity generated by the solar panels. $50,000 toward implementation of a Ground Source Heat Pump Installation & … read all$50,000 toward rebuilding an electric boiler and toward first phase of battery storage system for the electricity generated by the solar panels. $50,000 toward implementation of a Ground Source Heat Pump Installation & Technician Program less
$100,000
Bert Nash Health Center · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward aiding in the construction of the Youth Recovery Center, providing treatment for youth suffering from mental illness and addiction.
$100,000
Douglas Co Visiting Nurses · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To supplement cost of providing in-home care for qualified no/low income, frail, uninsured and underinsured in VNA's Home Health and Hospice Programs.
$75,000
Ballard Community Center · Lawrence, KS · 2025
The innovative child care model
$75,000
Dwayne Peaslee Tech Training Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward support of building a solar energy lab at the Center to serve as a regional training center and as the primary source of electricity there.
$68,000
Bert Nash Health Center · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Two integrated technology tools for their electronic health record system
$64,000
Bert Nash Health Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
WRAP (Working to Recognize Alternative Possibilities)which provides therapy, support, and guidance for K-12 children and their families in the Lawrence public school district.
$60,000
Boys Girls Club · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Program support for their social emotional learning programs and for the salary of the director of employee & member engagement
$60,000
United Way of Kaw Valley · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward their youth opportunity program and their healthy community programs which provide family support of basis needs
$60,000
Van Go Mobile Arts · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward wages for at-risk teens and young adults in their program
$60,000
United Way of Kaw Valley · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward Family Supports (basic needs)$30,000.Toward Childhood & Family Success program in Eudora $30,000.
$55,000
United Way of Kaw Valley · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward support of their Anti-Poverty and Family Stabilization programs.
$52,000
Van Go Mobile Arts · Lawrence, KS · 2024
To cover wages and stipends of at-risk teens and young adults whose wages are not covered by Van Go's Dept of Labor/Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act.
$52,000
Lawrence Humane Society · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward replacing rocks in the play yards with a turf surface.
$50,000
Piney Woods School · Piney Woods, MS · 2025
Scholarships for underserved youth living below the poverty line.
$50,000
Baker University · Baldwin City, KS · 2024
Toward infrastructure upgrades to Rice Auditorium.
$50,000
Dccca · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward the cost to build Transitional Housing Units for women in recovery from substance abuse.
$50,000
Piney Woods School · Piney Woods, MS · 2024
Scholarships for underserved youth living below the poverty line.
$50,000
Junior Achievement of Kansas · Topeka, KS · 2023
General program support
$50,000
Van Go Mobile Arts · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To cover wages for at-risk teens not covered by Van Go's Dept of Labor Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act.
$50,000
United Way of Dg County · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To support programs supporting childhood education, nutritious food, safe and secure housing, health and human services, transportation, job training for low-income black, indigenous, and people of color.
$45,000
Ballard Community Center · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Family Stabilization Program - food, clothing, diapers, and personal care items.
$41,500
Lawrence Arts Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To design, fabricate, and install a cover for the orchestra pit on the main stage of the Center.
$40,000
Ballard Community Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Support the Family Stabilization Program - food, clothing, diapers, personal care.
$40,000
Bert Nash Health Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward touchscreen laptops used in delivering services to clients.
$40,000
Lawrence Arts Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward replacing the flooring of two dance studios on the 2nd floor of building.
$36,500
Van Go Mobile Arts · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To cover wages for at-risk teens not covered by Van Go's Dept of Labor Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act.
$36,000
Boys Girls Club · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward hiring an additional licensed counselor for their Social Emotional Learning Program to work with youth.
$35,250
Lawrence Meals On Wheels · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward meals for clients who cannot afford to pay in whole or in part
$35,250
Lawrence Meals On Wheels · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward meals for those who cannot afford to pay and to help with unexpected funding cuts.
$35,000
Piney Woods School · Piney Woods, MS · 2022
Toward student scholarships for needy students, with priority given to a student from Kansas.
$34,920
Douglas Co Historical Society · Lawrence, KS · 2025
To maintain collections and public research at the museum and toward the internship program
$34,500
Douglas Co Historical Society · Lawrence, KS · 2024
$24,500 to maintain collections and public research at Watkins Museum and support the intership program. $10,000 toward events in 2025 celebrating the Watkins Museum's 50th anniversary.
$32,000
Lawrence Meals On Wheels · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To pay part or all of meals for those who cannot afford them.
$30,000
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward their house repair program for citizens needing help
$30,000
Boys Girls Club · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward salary support for the club's Director of Social Emotional Programs and the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
$30,000
Lawrence Meals On Wheels · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To pay part or all of meals for those who cannot afford them and help cover increased food costs.
$30,000
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward completion of foundation work on two affordable housing units, including preparation & installation of a concrete slab, pest control, plumbing rough-ins, and groundwork insulation
$25,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward increasing parent engagement activities for match longevity and positive youth development
$25,000
Family Promise of Lawrence · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward services at Mt Hope Family Shelter by setting housing goals and participating in life skills classes, budgeting classes, etc.
$25,000
Just Food · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward providing fresh, nutritious food to individuals in Douglas County experiencing hunger.
$25,000
Kansas University School of Law · Lawrence, KS · 2025
For the Rice Scholarships Program
$25,000
Lawrence Humane Society · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward shelter, veterinary care, and food for animals, and to launch a community engagment and business partnerships program
$25,000
Lmh Health Foundation · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward the expansion of the health heart center
$25,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward the One Initiative program in partnership with USD 497.
$25,000
Family Promise of Lawrence · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward refurbishing the building at 200 Mt. Hope Court to be used as a safe, temporary shelter facility for families.
$25,000
Just Food · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward providing fresh, nutritious food to individuals in Douglas County experiencing hunger.
$25,000
Kansas University School of Law · Lawrence, KS · 2024
For the Rice Scholarships Program
$25,000
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward their Critical Repair Program which aids homeowners with limited resources and/or physical limitations with home repairs.
$25,000
Lawrence Humane Society · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward equipment (stainless steel exam table, kennels, and shelving for storage) in high-top transit van that serves as a mobile medical clinic.
$25,000
Lmh Health Foundation · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward the purchase of a hyperbaric chamber for the Wound Healing Clinic.
$25,000
Willow Domestic Violence Center · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward providing emergency shelter, their Hotline, and support services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
$25,000
Boys Girls Club · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward Mental Health support, Workforce Development Programming, safe & reliable transportation, and growing the Club's endowment.
$25,000
Just Food · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward providing fresh, nutritious options to individuals in Dg Co experiencing hunger.
$25,000
Ku School of Law · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Rice Scholars Program
$25,000
Lawrence Public Library · Lawrence, KS · 2023
200 seat auditorium
$25,000
Lied Center of Kansas · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Used to establish the foundation of an endowed fund for bus transportation of area school children.
$25,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward paying a portion of hiring an additional Spanish-speaking Match Support Specialist to work with at-risk youth, ages 15-17.
$25,000
Ku School of Law · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Rice Scholars Program
$24,500
Douglas Co Historical Society · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To maintain collections and public research at Watkins Museum and to support the Museum's ongoing internship program.
$23,000
Lecompton Historical Soc · Lecompton, KS · 2025
Toward operating expenses including utilities, building and equipment maintenance, and insurance
$23,000
Lecompton Historical Soc · Lecompton, KS · 2024
Toward operating expenses including utilities, maintenance, janitorial services, upkeep of fire, security, stair lifts and elevator, and insurance costs.
$23,000
Douglas Co Historical Society · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To maintain collections and public research at Watkins Museum and to support the Museum's ongoing internship program.
$22,000
Plymouth Congregational Church · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward installing solar panels on the North Church building.
$20,000
Children'S Advocacy Center of Dougl · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward rent and utilities at the facility that provides therapy and interviews
$20,000
Lawrence Childrens Choir · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward their scholarship fund for children needing financial assistance
$20,000
Plymouth Congregational Church · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward the Enter In initiative including renovation of the sanctuary
$20,000
Ready for Good Co · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward an Isuzu box truck for transporting furniture for their store which employs and trains youth ages 14-24
$20,000
Children'S Advocacy Center of Dougl · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward rent and utilities in their facility that provides a neutral and child friendly environment used for forensic interviews, family advocacy, waiting area, mutidisciplinary team observation room, staff offices, and … read allToward rent and utilities in their facility that provides a neutral and child friendly environment used for forensic interviews, family advocacy, waiting area, mutidisciplinary team observation room, staff offices, and therapy. less
$20,000
Lawrence Public Library · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward new carpeting in the auditorium.
$20,000
Plymouth Congregational Church · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward stabilizing and protecting the rose window that faces the street.
$20,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward the matching program of adult volunteers with at-risk youth ages 5-17 in partnership with Lawrence Public Schools.
$20,000
Children'S Advocacy Center of Dougl · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To support the CACDC facility as a safe neutral and child friendly environment. Includes office rent and utilities.
$20,000
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward the Pathways to Homeownership Program for qualifying prospective home-buyers.
$20,000
Willow Domestic Violence Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To be used for Outdoor Space projects at the two shelter homes, which need updates and upgrades.
$19,200
Children'S Advocacy Center of Dougl · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To support the CACDC facility as a safe neutral and child friendly environment. Includes office rent, utilities, and maintenance support.
$18,000
Early Childhood Collective of Dg Co · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward books sent to children ages 0-5 in Douglas County
$18,000
Family Promise of Lawrence · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward the Supportive Housing program reaching families with case management and housing support.
$18,000
Lawrence Humane Society · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Towards tools for the Animal Services Officers when they respond to calls for animals-at-large, animal attacks, nuisance animals, strays, and ill or injured animals.
$16,000
Lecompton Historical Soc · Lecompton, KS · 2023
To maintain the Territorial Capital Building-utilities, building upkeep, security and fire system monitoring, and ongoing cataloging, and preservation of contents.
$15,000
Lawrence Public Library · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward purchasing new chairs for the auditorium
$15,000
Mid America Performing Arts Allianc · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward costs of instruments needs and instructor costs in the strings programs at Woodlawn and New York Elementary Schools
$15,000
Nature Conservancy · Topeka, KS · 2025
Toward expanding their generational grasslands program to Kansas ranchers and into the Flint Hills
$15,000
Douglas County Child Development · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward educational scholarships for childred in low/moderate income families.
$15,000
Lawrence Childrens Choir · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward need-based scholarships for singers from low-income households.
$15,000
Nature Conservancy · Topeka, KS · 2024
To support their regenerative agriculture initiatives in Kansas.
$15,000
Success By 6 Coalition of Douglas C · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward sending one free book a month to children ages 0-5 in Douglas County from January through June 2025.
$15,000
Lawrence Childrens Choir · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward scholarships for students in low-income families.
$15,000
Success By 6 Coalition of Douglas C · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To provide free, high-quality books to children ages 0-5 in Douglas County through the Dolly Parton Dollywood Foundation
$15,000
Family Promise of Lawrence · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward the Diversion from Shelter program, which is a short-term program intended to divert families from having to enter shelter. For the administration of hotel funds, rental debts, and utility debts.
$15,000
Lecompton Historical Soc · Lecompton, KS · 2022
To maintain the Territorial Capital Building-utilities, building upkeep, security and fire system monitoring, and ongoing cataloging, and preservation of contents.
$15,000
Nature Conservancy · Topeka, KS · 2022
To establish Terrace Lane Farm as an impactful demonstration farm - specialized equipment, cover crop seed, alternative watering structures, yield monitors, field day costs including educational and outreach materials.
$14,000
Senior Resource Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward providing routine maintenance on the 7 vehicles that provide transportation for seniors to and from medical appointments.
$14,000
Bemorelikeclaire · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To create 4 Claire's Classes instuctional videos with life-saving information to equip viewers to spot and avoid relationship violence
$14,000
Senior Resource Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward providing routine maintenance on the 7 vehicles that provide transportation for seniors to and from medical appointments.
$12,960
Mid America Performing Arts Allianc · Lawrence, KS · 2024
To cover costs for the Inspiring Strings Project at Woodlawn Elementary School.

View all 127 grants →

Grants already paid are the record; PaperOrbit reads your paper and finds the funders whose record matches it — then explains why.

Search funders like this one

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.