Private foundation · EIN 87-4008313 · Prairie Vlg, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rjs Family 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: 15 grants paid, $390K total, median $25K. 33% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$390K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in KS
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Mercy Hospital FundKansas City, MOGeneral support$70K
Pancreatic Cancer NetworkBoone, IAGeneral support$50K
University of Kansas AthleticsLawrence, KSGeneral support of ku athletics$50K
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome TherapeuticsAustin, TXGeneral support$50K
Ku School of Education ScholarshipLawrence, KSScholarships$35K
Adventhealth FoundationShawnee Mission, KSGeneral support$34K
Maddie's Mission FoundationPrairie Village, KSGeneral support$30K
Variety of Kansas CityKansas City, MOGeneral support$25K
Chicago Street MedicineChicago, ILGeneral support$10K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Ku EndowmentLawrence, KSSupport to dr. al-rajabi's pancreatic research$10K
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXGeneral support$10K
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NYGeneral support$5,000
Kansas City HospiceKansas City, MOGeneral support$1,000
Jay's HopeBatavia, ILGeneral support$500

By state: Kansas 5 · Missouri 3 · Texas 2 · Iowa 1 · New York 2 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Rjs Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Prairie Vlg, Kansas, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Rjs Family 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 Rjs Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $390K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Rjs Family Foundation give?

Kansas (5 grants), Missouri (3 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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