Private foundation · EIN 82-5043670 · Irvine, California

R Kids Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $95K total, median $8,260. 18% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$95K
Median grant
$8,260
Stays in CA
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arijah Childrens FoundationCarle Place, NYSpecial needs children$25K
Pan American Health ServiceWashington, DCCombat childhood malnutrition$15K
The 1890 FoundationLincoln, NEStudent athletes community$15K
Clinic With a HeartLincoln, NEMedical services for underpriveliged$10K
Special CampSan Juan Capistrano, CACamps for special needs kids$10K
Make a WishOmaha, NEWishes for kids with critical illnes$8,260
Completely KidsOmaha, NESupport for underprivileged famileis$5,000
Kailani's KlosetLargo, FLClothing for kids with cancer$2,500
Tesori Family FoundationPonte Vedra Beach, FLAssist special needs children$2,500
King of Kings ChurchOmaha, NEAutism awareness$1,500
Irvine Public Schools FoundationIrvine, CAEducation enrichment$532

By state: Nebraska 5 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 2 · Florida 2

About this foundation

R Kids Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Richmond E Roeske, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does R Kids Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does R Kids Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $95K across 11 grants, a median of $8,260.

Where does R Kids Foundation give?

Nebraska (5 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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