Private foundation · EIN 83-2252928 · Playa Del Rey, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rja 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: 30 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $15K. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$1.1M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 29 of 30 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCSF Benioff Children's HospitalsSan Francisco, CAFocus exclusively on the best provider of health care, the best place to work, and the best environment for teaching and research.$200K
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FounSanta Barbara, CATo support superior health care for the communities$150K
Cancer Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAThe mission of the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is to ensure the availability of superior cancer care and patient support services fo…$100K
Friends of Robinsons GardenBeverly Hills, CAPreservation of Robinson estate and gardens$60K
Ganna Walska LotuslandSanta Barbara, CASupport to develop and educate conservation of plants$60K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYSupport reproductive health care for individuals around the world$50K
Cardiovascular Research FoundationBeverly Hills, CAImprove survival and quality of life for people suffering from heart and vascular disease$50K
Cedars-SinaiLos Angeles, CASupport medical research and offer education programs$50K
Clare MatrixSanta Monica, CAProvide help to people affected by alcohol, substance use and behavioral health issues$50K
PathSeattle, WAAdvance health equity$50K
Beverly Hills Historical SocietyBeverly Hills, CAPreserve history of the city of beverly hills$25K
American Red CrossWashington, DCSupport prevention of human suffering$25K
The Salvation ArmySanta Monica, CAProvide help and support to meet human needs$25K
New BeginningsSanta Barbara, CATo create lasting change to the youth and have a safe place to live and opportunities to grow.$20K
The Garden ConservancyGarrison, NYThe Garden Conservancy's mission is to preserve, share, and celebrate America's gardens and diverse gardening traditions for the education…$10K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CASupport people affected by poverty or emergencies$10K
Good Shepherd GracenterSan Francisco, CAHelp women who have drug and alcohol addiction problems$10K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAProvide training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women to redirect their lives$10K
Kcrw Foundation IncArtesia, CAProvide financial support and other resources to promote economic social and technological developments$10K
Peggy Albrecht Friendly HouseLos Angeles, CAProvide residentical place to women seeking recovery from substance use disorders$10K
Community Partners Fbo WritegirlLos Angeles, CASupport empowerment of young girls through writing$10K
Heal the OceanSanta Barbara, CASupport clean up of oceans$10K
Jewish Family Service LALos Angeles, CAPromote resilience, strengthen families and pursue safety and justice$10K
Santa Barbara Botanic GardenSanta Barbara, CATo educate people to conserve native plants and habitats for the well-being of the people and environment.$10K
Kpcc Radio NPRPasadena, CATo work in partnership with member stations to create a more informed public.$10K
Storyteller Children's CenterSanta Barbara, CAThe goal is not only to teach children to be ready for kindergarten, but also to help the parents to succeed as well.$10K
Villa Majella of Santa BarbaraGoleta, CAFocus on pregnant women to inform, encourage, and assist our program participants by providing them with services within a safe and nurturi…$10K
Council on Alcoholism and Drug AbusSanta Barbara, CAFocus on treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse by building safer, healthier communities.$10K
Alcoholics Anonymous World ServicesNew York, NYSupport people who have alcohol problems

By state: California 25 · New York 3 · Washington 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Rja Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Playa Del Rey, California, administered in care of Livingston Omens & Magnin, 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 Rja 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 Rja Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 30 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Rja Foundation give?

California (25 grants), New York (3 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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