David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc
David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $242,500 to organizations in five states and the District of Columbia.
David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc gave $243K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Florida. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,500
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,654
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,750
- Total assets
- $4,332,745
- +11.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists David Rinker as the contact and a letter of inquiry as the application material. It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: David Rinker
Mailing address: 310 Okeechobee Blvd 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 835-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The King's Academcy ($40K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 60 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (49%), the District of Columbia (14%), California (13%), Virginia (12%), and South Carolina (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2020) to $312K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The King's Academcy West Palm Beach, FL | Grace Scholarship Fund and Endowment | $40,000 |
| Oakwood Services International Annandale, VA | Tuition Assistance Program | $29,375 |
| Furman University Greenville, SC | Linda Halter Scholarship Fund | $29,375 |
| Chasin' a Dream Foundation Jupiter, FL | Critical Need Program to Help Children with Cancer | $21,250 |
| Children's Home Network Tampa, FL | Support of the Operational and Comprehensive Services | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | Support for the Family Support Center | $20,000 |
| Maret School Washington, DC | Tuition Assistance | $15,750 |
| Sky's the Limit Fund Milpitas, CA | For Youth Attending Bluefire Wilderness Therapy | $15,500 |
| Sheridan School Washington, DC | Financial Aid Program | $15,000 |
| Dunn School Los Olivos, CA | Scholarship Program | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,332,745 | $701,545 | $266,280 | $242,500 | 13 | $250,189 | $691,948 | $282,818 |
| 2023 | $3,897,480 | $169,933 | $298,300 | $282,500 | 12 | $286,157 | $166,008 | $268,410 |
| 2022 | $4,025,847 | $593,089 | $324,565 | $311,638 | 13 | $316,433 | $589,157 | $271,118 |
| 2021 | $3,757,323 | $305,585 | $263,262 | $258,000 | 11 | $260,735 | $303,058 | $301,259 |
| 2020 | $3,715,000 | $220,279 | $247,164 | $235,000 | 11 | — | $217,393 | $261,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $283K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Furman University received $29,375 for the Linda Halter Scholarship Fund, and Oakwood Services International received $29,375 for its tuition assistance program. Oakwood School describes its mission as helping students with learning differences reach their academic and social potential through a multisensory educational program.
Other grants included $21,250 to Chasin’ A Dream Foundation for its critical-needs program for children with cancer and $20,000 to Metropolitan Ministries for its Family Support Center. Chasin’ A Dream says it provides individualized assistance to families whose children face cancer, cystic fibrosis, and other life-threatening illnesses. Metropolitan Ministries describes its work as serving people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $242,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $40,000, with a median of $15,750. The largest grant was $40,000 to The King’s Academy for its Grace Scholarship Fund and endowment. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Children’s Home Network for operational and comprehensive services, $15,500 to Sky’s the Limit Fund for youth attending BlueFire Wilderness Therapy, and $15,000 each to Sheridan School and Dunn School for financial aid and scholarships, respectively.
Sky’s the Limit Fund describes its mission as making wilderness and nature-based therapy affordable for families of young people with acute mental health conditions. Sheridan School says it aims to create an inclusive, vibrant learning community; Dunn School describes its mission as educating students to their fullest potential in preparation for learning and leadership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leighan R. Rinker as president; David B. Rinker as vice president/treasurer; and David S. Rinker as secretary. Directors listed are Emmett H. Miller, Traci R. Miller, Christopher R. Rinker, Janice M. Rinker, Margaret H. Rinker, Allison R. St John, and Marc C. St John.
David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc is led by Leighan R. Rinker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leighan R. Rinker
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison R. St John
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher R. Rinker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emmett H. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice M. Rinker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc C. St John
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret H. Rinker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Traci R. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S. Rinker
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc
How much does David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc give each year?
David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc gave $243K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $283K across 12 grants.
What is David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,750, and its average grant was $18,654, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc give grants?
David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The King's Academcy ($40,000), Oakwood Services International ($29,375) and Furman University ($29,375), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc?
David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $283K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Furman University received $29,375 for the Linda Halter Scholarship Fund, and Oakwood Services International received $29,375 for its tuition assistance program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc?
The filing lists David Rinker as the contact and a letter of inquiry as the application material. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc's EIN?
David & Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0454037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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