R & R Realty Group Foundation
R & R Realty Group Foundation is a private foundation based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $420,520, all to recipients in Iowa.
R & R Realty Group Foundation at a glance
In short: R & R Realty Group Foundation gave $421K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Iowa. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $420,520
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +73.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,174
- -33.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,881
- +67.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (16 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to R & R Realty Group Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1080 Jordan Creek Pkwy 200N, West Des Moines, IA 50266-6004
Phone: (515) 223-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R & R Realty Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way ($104K). Together the top 10 received $366K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 118 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is R & R Realty Group Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 25 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $363K (2024) to $424K (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $421K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Des Moines, IA | General Operating Budget | $103,500 |
| Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines, IA | General Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| St Joseph Parish Des Moines, IA | General Operating Budget | $66,667 |
| Diocese of Des Moines Des Moines, IA | General Operating Budget | $33,333 |
| Drake University Des Moines, IA | Men's Basketball Program | $25,000 |
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Ivy College of Business | $16,667 |
| Everystep Foundation Des Moines, IA | General Operating Budget | $15,581 |
| Great Outdoors Foundation Des Moines, IA | Icon - Iowa Confluence Water Trails | $10,000 |
| Unitypoint Hospice - Taylor House Des Moines, IA | General Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association West Des Moines, IA | General Operating Budget | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,881 | $424,750 | $423,992 | $420,520 | 26 | $421,800 | $74 |
| 2024 | $1,123 | $365,000 | $365,272 | $362,750 | 15 | $364,011 | $83 |
| 2023 | $1,395 | $428,000 | $426,965 | $424,000 | 19 | $425,482 | $50 |
| 2022 | $360 | $392,700 | $414,040 | $409,427 | 21 | $411,108 | $580 |
| 2021 | $21,700 | $368,274 | $390,646 | $385,349 | 37 | — | $1,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R & R Realty Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Drake University describes its mission as preparing students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. Great Outdoors Foundation says it advances conservation through innovation, collaboration, and stewardship. Single Parent Provision describes its work as helping single-parent families strengthen and thrive, while Puppy Jake Foundation says it helps military veterans through trained service dogs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $420,520. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $103,500, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $103,500 to United Way in Des Moines, $75,000 to Dowling Catholic High School, and $66,667 to St Joseph Parish; each was designated for a general operating budget. Other notable grants included $33,333 to the Diocese of Des Moines for its general operating budget and $25,000 to Drake University for its men’s basketball program.
The 2025 filing also lists $10,000 to Great Outdoors Foundation for ICON – Iowa Confluence Water Trails. Separately, grantee descriptions report that Great Outdoors Foundation received grants of $10,000 and $5,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark A Rupprecht as president/secretary; Paul S Rupprecht and Thomas P Rupprecht as executive vice presidents; Anthony J Rogers as treasurer; and Judy A Price, Daniel P Rupprecht, Phyllis M Rupprecht, and Susan M Bosworth as directors.
R & R Realty Group Foundation is led by Mark A. Rupprecht, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark A. Rupprecht
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Rupprecht
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy A. Price
Director
President → Past President, 2024
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis M. Rupprecht
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Bosworth
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Rogers
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul S. Rupprecht
Executive Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas P. Rupprecht
Executive Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 R & R Realty Group Foundation
How much does R & R Realty Group Foundation give each year?
R & R Realty Group Foundation gave $421K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $363K across 15 grants.
What is R & R Realty Group Foundation's typical grant size?
R & R Realty Group Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,174, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R & R Realty Group Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does R & R Realty Group Foundation give grants?
R & R Realty Group Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (11 grants), West Des Moines, IA (6 grants), Johnston, IA (2 grants) and Urbandale, IA (2 grants).
Does R & R Realty Group Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of R & R Realty Group Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are R & R Realty Group Foundation's largest grantees?
R & R Realty Group Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way ($103,500), Dowling Catholic High School ($75,000) and St Joseph Parish ($66,667), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is R & R Realty Group Foundation?
R & R Realty Group Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $422K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does R & R Realty Group Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R & R Realty Group Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R & R Realty Group Foundation's EIN?
R & R Realty Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1494641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does R & R Realty Group Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). R & R Realty Group Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/r-and-r-realty-group-foundation-morg_f6acc04bcaa946159ae454d4bd42a7ee
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