Rim Institute
Preselected recipients only
Rim Institute is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$147,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 9 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 20 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $147,000 | 28 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Rim Institute says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Rim Institute funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $77,000 |
| Arizona | 16 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Pathways for Youth | Youth at risk | $20,000 |
| Trinidad Youth Club | Youth | $12,000 |
| Panadero Ski Corp | Children | $10,000 |
| Fishers Peak Soup Kitchen | Homeless | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | Education | $10,000 |
| Care and Share Food Bank | Homeless | $10,000 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | Animal welfare | $7,500 |
| Galloping Goose | Civic | $5,000 |
| Trinidad Trails Alliance | Environment | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Country Day School | Education | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Az | Womens health | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Homeless | $5,000 |
| Main Street Live | Arts | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Education | $5,000 |
| Telluride Mountain Club | Environment | $5,000 |
| United Way Valley of the Sun | Poverty | $4,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Homeless | $2,500 |
| Phillips Andover Academy | Education | $2,500 |
| American Humanist Association | Civic | $2,500 |
| Not My Kid | Youth | $2,500 |
| The Arizona Flying Samaritans Phoenix Chapter | Medical | $2,500 |
| Circle the City | Medical | $2,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Arts | $2,000 |
| Arizonans for Children | Youth | $2,000 |
| Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers | Youth | $2,000 |
| Jazz in Azthe Nash | Arts | $1,000 |
| Secular Az | Civic | $1,000 |
| The Joy Bus Diner | Medical | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew C Norris
- Jonathan B Norris
Questions people ask
Does Rim Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rim Institute give?
$147,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rim Institute?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew C Norris (Trustee) and Jonathan B Norris (Trustee).
What does Rim Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, housing and homelessness and food and hunger.