R & R Realty Group Foundation
The R & R Realty Group Foundation is a private independent foundation based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Established in 2000, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation is affiliated with R & R Realty Group, a commercial real estate development and property management company founded in 1985.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$421K
+15.9% YoY
Grant Count
26
+73.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-33.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public filings. However, its grantmaking demonstrates support across multiple sectors including education, religious organizations, community services, and athletics.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a distributed funding model. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
$15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports communities primarily in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska, with particular concentration in the Des Moines metropolitan area and surrounding communities including Ames, Clive, and Kansas City.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (Ending June 2025):
- Total Assets: $1,881
- Total Revenues: $424,750
- Total Expenses: $423,992
- Total Liabilities: $0
Previous Fiscal Year (Ending June 2024):
- Total Assets: $1,123
- Total Revenues: $365,000
- Total Expenses: $365,272
The foundation operates with minimal assets, distributing substantially all contributions received during each fiscal year.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include United Way ($103,500), Dowling Catholic High School ($75,000), St Joseph Parish ($66,667).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION WEST DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $5,000 |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OMAHA, IA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $1,022 |
| DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $5,000 |
| DIOCESE OF DES MOINES DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $33,333 |
| DOWLING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL WEST DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $75,000 |
| DRAKE UNIVERSITY DES MOINES, IA | MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| ELLIPSIS JOHNSTON, IA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $4,000 |
| EVERYSTEP FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $15,581 |
| GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE DES MOINES WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $5,000 |
| GREAT OUTDOORS FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IA | ICON - IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by a volunteer board with no paid staff:
- Mark A. Rupprecht — President/Secretary
- Paul S. Rupprecht — Vice President
- Thomas P. Rupprecht — Vice President
- Anthony J. Rogers — Treasurer
- Daniel P. Rupprecht — Director
- Phyllis M. Rupprecht — Director
- Susan M. Bosworth — Director
- Judy A. Price — Past President
All board members serve without compensation, dedicating one hour per week to foundation activities.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK A RUPPRECHT | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PAUL S RUPPRECHT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS P RUPPRECHT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY J ROGERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JUDY A PRICE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL P RUPPRECHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS M RUPPRECHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN M BOSWORTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced the 2025 recipients of its Groundwork for Good grant program, which provides employee-nominated grants to nonprofit organizations. The foundation previously launched this program with $25,000 in initial grants, expanding its philanthropic reach through employee engagement in the grantmaking process.
R&R Realty Group Foundation Announces 2025 Groundwork for Good Grant Recipients\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does R & R Realty Group Foundation fund?
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public filings. However, its grantmaking demonstrates support across multiple sectors including education, religious organizations, community services, and athletics.
How do I apply for a grant from R & R Realty Group Foundation?
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a distributed funding model. Recent grant activity includes: **2025 Grants (Fiscal Year Ending June 2025):** • Total distributions: $364,000 • Number of grants: 41 • Notable grants include: • United Way of Central Iowa: $103,500 (General Operating Budget) • Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines: $33,333 (General Operating Budget) • Drake University: $25,000 (Men's Basketball Program) **Grant Characteristics:** • Median grant size: $15,000 • Maximum gra…
Where does R & R Realty Group Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports communities primarily in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska, with particular concentration in the Des Moines metropolitan area and surrounding communities including Ames, Clive, and Kansas City.
What size grants does R & R Realty Group Foundation award?
In 2025, R & R Realty Group Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $421K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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