Rja Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rja Foundation is a private foundation in Playa del Rey, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$22.5 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 43 | $21.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 29 | $22.5 million |
How to apply
Rja 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.
What Rja Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $970,000 |
| New York | 2 | $60,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals | Focus exclusively on the best provider of health care, the best place to work, and the best environment for teaching and research. | $200,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foun | To support superior health care for the communities | $150,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | The mission of the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is to ensure the availability of superior cancer care and patient support services for all residents of Santa Barbara County. | $100,000 |
| Friends of Robinsons Garden | Preservation of Robinson estate and gardens | $60,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Support to develop and educate conservation of plants | $60,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support reproductive health care for individuals around the world | $50,000 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation | Improve survival and quality of life for people suffering from heart and vascular disease | $50,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai | Support medical research and offer education programs | $50,000 |
| Clare Matrix | Provide help to people affected by alcohol, substance use and behavioral health issues | $50,000 |
| Path | Advance health equity | $50,000 |
| Beverly Hills Rotary Club Community | To promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. | $50,000 |
| Beverly Hills Historical Society | Preserve history of the city of beverly hills | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support prevention of human suffering | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Provide help and support to meet human needs | $25,000 |
| New Beginnings | To create lasting change to the youth and have a safe place to live and opportunities to grow. | $20,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy | The Garden Conservancy's mission is to preserve, share, and celebrate America's gardens and diverse gardening traditions for the education and inspiration of the public | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support people affected by poverty or emergencies | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Gracenter | Help women who have drug and alcohol addiction problems | $10,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Provide training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women to redirect their lives | $10,000 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | Provide financial support and other resources to promote economic social and technological developments | $10,000 |
| Peggy Albrecht Friendly House | Provide residentical place to women seeking recovery from substance use disorders | $10,000 |
| Community Partners FBO Writegirl | Support empowerment of young girls through writing | $10,000 |
| Heal the Ocean | Support clean up of oceans | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service la | Promote resilience, strengthen families and pursue safety and justice | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | To educate people to conserve native plants and habitats for the well-being of the people and environment. | $10,000 |
| KPCC Radio NPR | To work in partnership with member stations to create a more informed public. | $10,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | The goal is not only to teach children to be ready for kindergarten, but also to help the parents to succeed as well. | $10,000 |
| Villa Majella of Santa Barbara | Focus on pregnant women to inform, encourage, and assist our program participants by providing them with services within a safe and nurturing environment and spiritual well-being. | $10,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abus | Focus on treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse by building safer, healthier communities. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Rja Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rja Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Rja Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Anderson (Trustee).
What does Rja Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and science and research.