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The Rinne Foundation

Preselected recipients only Seattle, Washington · EIN 912057678

The Rinne Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $24,500 the year before.

55% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$24,5006$565,966
2024$25,00011$626,940

How to apply

The Rinne 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Rinne Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington9$22,000
Kansas1$2,000
Maryland1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cancer Lifeline
Seattle, WA
To offer support for cancer patients, survivors and family members.$5,000
Ucds
Seattle, WA
To encourage students to stretch, reflect, collaborate, and think expansively - enriching their educational growth and ensuring they thrive in school and beyond.$5,000
Swedish Hospital Foundation
Seattle, WA
To provide the highest-quality and most compassionate care.$3,000
Washington Women's Foundation
Seattle, WA
To take a collaborative approach to philanthropy, deeply rooted in community and the belief that bold ideas and forward thinking create meaningful change.$2,500
Kidvantage Fka Eastside Baby Corner
Issaquah, WA
To help kids reach their full potential tomorrow by meeting basic needs today.$2,000
Washburn University
Topeka, KS
To increase scholarship offerings benefiting minorities studying in STEM fields.$2,000
Seattle Academy
Seattle, WA
To prepare students for college and life.$1,500
Hearing Loss Association of America
Rockville, MD
To build a hearing health movement empowering millions with, and at risk of, hearing loss to thrive through education, advocacy and a nationwide network of support.$1,000
Mount Baker Community Club
Seattle, WA
To provide a gathering space for neighbors to come together, to get to know each other, and build community.$1,000
Mount Baker Community Club MLK Jr Scholarship Fund
Seattle, WA
To help deserving students achieve the dream of higher education.$1,000
Rainier Valley Food Bank
Seattle, WA
To provide support to nourish the community with good food, empower with knowledge, and serve with compassion.$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Rinne Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Rinne Foundation give?

$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs The Rinne Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Peggy P Rinne (Director,pres., Treasurer), Robert D Rinne (Director,first Vice Pres.), Kristin S Rinne (Director,v.p., Gifting Sec) and Nancy Rinne (Director,v.p., Admin).

What does The Rinne Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and health.

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