Rga Foundation
Accepts applications
Rga Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
51% 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 | $2.2 million | 25 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 26 | $7.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 37 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew Blakely 16600 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (636) 736-3842, matthew.blakely@rgare.com |
| What to submit | To request support from RGA, an online request form must be completed using the YourCause Grants Connect system. |
| Deadlines | 60 days in advance of the event. |
| Restrictions | The only restriction is that the annual award must be in-line with the Foundation's mission statement: The Foundation was established to engage charitable giving worldwide, specifically in the cities and regions where RGA is an active member of the community. |
What Rga Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 29 | $1.4 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $419,254 |
| Illinois | 2 | $120,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Longer Life Foundation | Longevity Research | $600,000 |
| YourCause Holdings LLC | United Way employee matching | $419,254 |
| Actuarial Foundation | Supporting Education | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross - St Louis Area | Disaster Relief | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association | Heart Disease Research and Prevention | $50,000 |
| Gateway Region Young Mens Christian Association | Diabetes prevention programs | $50,000 |
| SSM Health Foundation | Health Services | $50,000 |
| Focus St Louis | Youth Leadership Programs | $40,000 |
| Provident Inc | Behavioral Health | $40,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater St Louis | Youth leadership programs | $35,000 |
| Memory Care Home Solutions | Mental Health Service | $35,000 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Supporting Education | $35,000 |
| Operation Food Search Inc | Human Services | $30,000 |
| Parents As Teachers National Center Inc | Supporting education | $30,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Educational Support | $30,000 |
| University of Missouri - Columbia | Supporting Education | $30,000 |
| Webster University | Supporting Education | $30,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Character development and Leadership training. | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis Inc | Supporting academic success, healthy lifestyles, and life-enhancing skills | $25,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation | Provide healthcare to children in need. | $25,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | Financial Literacy Programs | $25,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater St Louis | Lifelong learning and Fusion Friday | $25,000 |
| Institute for Research and Education in Family Med | Community health worker program | $25,000 |
| Kidsmart | Promote learning through art. | $25,000 |
| Missouri 4-H Foundation | Youth leadership programs | $25,000 |
| Museo Asegurador Mexicano | History, culture, and importance of the insurance sector. | $25,000 |
| Rung Foundation Inc | Career and Professional guidance. | $25,000 |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital Foundation | Support of coach program | $25,000 |
| St Louis Community College Foundation | Educational support | $25,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | Provide equipment and training. | $25,000 |
| Tabernacle Community Development Corporation | Human Services | $25,000 |
| The Launchcode Foundation | Supporting education | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals Midwest | Human Services | $20,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Human Services | $20,000 |
| Curators Umsl | Supporting Education | $15,790 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of St Louis | In support of medical equipment | $15,000 |
| The Oasis Institute | Support Healthy Habits program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Blakely
- Nick Nourse
- John Hayden
- Allison Gray
- Timothy L Rozar
- Bridget Linde
- Amy Gibson
- Lauren Ratchford
- Larnise Boain
- Preeti Dalawari
Questions people ask
Does Rga Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 60 days in advance of the event.
How much does Rga Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Rga Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew Blakely (Vice President), Nick Nourse (VP, CFO and Treasurer), John Hayden (President & Director) and Allison Gray (Asst Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Rga Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, human services and education.