RJS Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
RJS Family Foundation is a private foundation in Prairie Village, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $390,210 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$390,210
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20,276 the year before.
100% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,276 | 3 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $390,210 | 15 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
RJS Family 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 RJS Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $158,710 |
| Missouri | 3 | $96,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $60,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital Fund | General support | $70,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Network | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Kansas Athletics | General support of ku athletics | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics | General support | $50,000 |
| Ku School of Education Scholarship | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation | General support | $33,710 |
| Maddie's Mission Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Variety of Kansas City | General support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Street Medicine | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,000 |
| Ku Endowment | Support to dr. Al-rajabi's pancreatic research | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice | General support | $1,000 |
| Jay's Hope | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanne Shaw
- Laura J Sargent
Questions people ask
Does RJS Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RJS Family Foundation give?
$390,210 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs RJS Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanne Shaw (Trustee) and Laura J Sargent (Trustee).
What does RJS Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.