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RMJB Stewardship Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lafayette, California · EIN 680375848

RMJB Stewardship Foundation is a private foundation in Lafayette, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $12,000 the year before.

50% of its 2025 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$13,0002$103,296
2024$12,0001$110,001
2025$12,5002$116,156

How to apply

RMJB Stewardship 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 RMJB Stewardship Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
California1$12,000
Florida1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bay Area Rescue Mission
Richmond, CA
Humanitarian aid$12,000
Jesus Film Project
Orlando, FL
Church support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does RMJB Stewardship Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does RMJB Stewardship Foundation give?

$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.

Who runs RMJB Stewardship Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Richard R Bedayn (Chairman), Mary Jo Bedayn (Secretary), Brianna Read (Trustee) and Jessica J Smith (Treasurer).

What does RMJB Stewardship Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and arts and culture.

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