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Rpm Foundation is a private corporation based in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Richard Merage. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $91K. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Tennessee. According to available records, Rpm Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $388K, with a median grant of $21K. Annual giving has grown from $115K in 2020 to $157K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$42K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Rpm Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY.
Rpm Foundation has distributed a total of $388K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $21K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K.
Rpm Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rpm Foundation is headquartered in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Merage | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elisabeth Merage | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Merage | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$388K
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$21K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Of IdcGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Orange County Museum Of ArtGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Ana, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Orange CountyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Irvine, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| Segerstrom Center For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Costa Mesa, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Jserra Catholic High SchoolGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Orange County School Of ArtsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Ana, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| University SynagogueGENERAL OPERATIONS | Irvine, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Orange County Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Irvine, CA | $73K | 2020 |
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