The Rme Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Rme Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $787,733 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $768,883. 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$787,733
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$768,883
- Assets$0
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $150,250 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $149,000 | 30 | $780,953 |
| 2023 | $150,250 | 27 | $788,776 |
| 2024 | $787,733 | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
The Rme 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 The Rme Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $768,883 |
| New York | 9 | $12,850 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc DBA DAFGIVING360 | Charitable | $768,883 |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Westminster Foundation DBA Buffalo Promise Neighborhood | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Martin House | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hospice Foundation of Wny Inc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Nichols School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Teton Youth and Family Services | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Feedmore Western New York Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| Maria M Love Convalescent Fund | Charitable | $250 |
| Zoological Society of Buffalo | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Adam Hopkins
- Lawrence V Whistler
- Margaret Hopkins Whistler
Questions people ask
Does The Rme Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rme Foundation Inc give?
$787,733 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Rme Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann Adam Hopkins (President, Treasurer), Lawrence V Whistler (Director) and Margaret Hopkins Whistler (Director).
What does The Rme Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.