RMW Foundation
Preselected recipients only
RMW Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $390,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $75,000. 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$390,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$236,786
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $574,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $574,000 | 21 | $109,090 |
| 2024 | $390,000 | 18 | $236,786 |
How to apply
RMW 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 RMW Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $60,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | Campaign expense account, 2 of 3, hire fundraiser | $75,000 |
| Animal Sanctuary of St Croix Valley | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Art Complex Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | Malta study center, france and malta in the age of revolution 1775-1815 (2 of 3) | $35,000 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | Malta study center general operating support | $30,000 |
| St John's University | Fr. Rob koopmann piano scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Music ministry | $20,000 |
| Forest History Society | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Panacetacea | General operating support | $15,000 |
| American University in Cairo | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American University of Beirut Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Chamber Orchestra First Editions | General operating support in honor of jim freeman | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Caw rare book fund | $10,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Weyerhaeuser
- Ian A Weyerhaeuser
- Andrew Bentinck-Smith
- Sean Deichert
- Justin H Weyerhaeuser
Questions people ask
Does RMW Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RMW Foundation give?
$390,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs RMW Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert M Weyerhaeuser (President/Director), Ian A Weyerhaeuser (Secretary/Director), Andrew Bentinck-Smith (Treasurer/Director) and Sean Deichert (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does RMW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.