Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $32.7 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $12.0 million. 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$32.7 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$12.0 million
- Assets$150 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $42.5 million the year before.
57% 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 | $42.5 million | 25 | $155 million |
| 2024 | $32.7 million | 14 | $150 million |
How to apply
Paula and Rodger Riney 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $5.2 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $16.5 million |
| Missouri | 7 | $7.3 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $694,561 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $12.0 million |
| Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $5.2 million |
| University of Missouri | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $4.1 million |
| International Myeloma Society | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $3.1 million |
| Mayo Clinic | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $2.0 million |
| St Louis Community Foundation | Please see part xiv 3a for the purpose of the contributionthe current year contribution was provided to administer grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations including those that provide educational or health-related services; and assist lower income and disadvantaged adults and children with health care or improving their economic position. | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $1.4 million |
| Biostl | Supporting local startup companies in medicine and healthcare | $1.1 million |
| New York University | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $1.0 million |
| Purdue University | Advance treatment, cure and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $694,561 |
| American Legion Post 156 | To provide scholarships and assistance to veterans and their families | $25,000 |
| Assistance League St Louis | To provide community programs to serve the needs of children and adults in st. Louis | $1,650 |
| 100 Neediest Cases STL | To provide basic needs to individuals and families during the holiday season | $1,000 |
| Kirkwood Baptist Church | To support the mission opportunities in the kirkwood community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rodger O Riney
- Paula C Riney
- Bobby W Sandage Jr PHD
Questions people ask
Does Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation give?
$32.7 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rodger O Riney (Trustee/Advisory Committee), Paula C Riney (Trustee/Advisory Committee) and Bobby W Sandage Jr PHD (Managing Director).
What does Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and international.