RFI Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
RFI Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $237,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$237,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $251,205 the year before.
58% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,855 | 11 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $251,205 | 13 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $237,000 | 12 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
RFI Foundation Inc 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 RFI Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $90,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $75,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $42,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee | donation | $50,000 |
| Scotland AME Zion Chruch | Donation | $25,000 |
| Coalition for a safer web | Donation | $25,000 |
| Conference of Presidents | Donation | $25,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Donation | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | donation | $25,000 |
| University of California Santa Cruz | Donation | $20,000 |
| UJA Federation of NY | donation | $15,000 |
| Pozez JCC Northern Virginia | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jssa | donation | $10,000 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities | donation | $6,000 |
| Washington Revels | donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joshua B Rales
- Maura Dyer
- Norman Freidkin
Questions people ask
Does RFI Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RFI Foundation Inc give?
$237,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs RFI Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joshua B Rales (President & Direcor), Maura Dyer (Secretary & Exective Director) and Norman Freidkin (Treasurer & Director).
What does RFI Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.