RJW Foundation
Preselected recipients only
RJW Foundation is a private foundation in Excelsior, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,750 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,050. 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$15,750
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,050
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,800 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,050 | 4 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $24,800 | 4 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $15,750 | 3 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
RJW 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 RJW Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $15,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of MN | Finacnial support to athletic programs with emphasis on varsity wrestling | $12,050 |
| Gopher Wrestling Club | Financial support to mm wrestling | $2,500 |
| Individual | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Rodney M Wilson
- Michael A Wilson
Questions people ask
Does RJW Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RJW Foundation give?
$15,750 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs RJW Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rodney M Wilson (President & CEO) and Michael A Wilson (Executive Dir.).
What does RJW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.