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The RJ Foundation

Preselected recipients only Tempe, Arizona · EIN 474766814

The RJ Foundation is a private foundation in Tempe, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,093 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $156 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2,479 the year before.

57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,4795$843,485
2024$13,0937$799,075

How to apply

The RJ Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The RJ Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon4$12,661
Arizona3$431

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
East Portland Youth Cycling
Portland, OR
Youth cycling$8,000
Skyline Elem School
Portland, OR
Help fund reading and pto for kids$4,390
Tempe Diablos Charities
Scottsdale, AZ
Youth in need$256
Meals on Wheels
Hillsboro, OR
Thanksgiving meals$156
Greek Open
Beaverton, OR
For school for kids$115
St Marys Food Bank
Phoenix, AZ
Food for thanksgiving$100
Go Fund Me
Tempe, AZ
Help youth$75

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The RJ Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The RJ Foundation give?

$13,093 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $156.

Who runs The RJ Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Randolph L Boles (President) and Julie A Boles (VP).

What does The RJ Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.

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