R Kids Foundation
R Kids Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing needs including support for children with special needs, health services, childhood malnutrition, education, and community programs.
R Kids Foundation at a glance
In short: R Kids Foundation gave $95K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Nebraska. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,292
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,663
- -42.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,260
- Total assets
- $1,522,975
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (42% 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 R Kids 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: 81 Cortland, Irvine, CA 92604
Phone: (949) 680-0264
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R Kids Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arijah Childrens Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (42%), New York (26%), Washington, DC (16%), California (11%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is R Kids Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $69K (2022) to $132K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arijah Childrens Foundation Carle Place, NY | Special Needs Children | $25,000 |
| Pan American Health Service Washington, DC | Combat Childhood Malnutrition | $15,000 |
| The 1890 Foundation Lincoln, NE | Student Athletes Community | $15,000 |
| Clinic with a Heart Lincoln, NE | Medical Services for Underpriveliged | $10,000 |
| Special Camp San Juan Capistrano, CA | Camps for Special Needs Kids | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Omaha, NE | Wishes for Kids with Critical Illnes | $8,260 |
| Completely Kids Omaha, NE | Support for Underprivileged Famileis | $5,000 |
| Kailani's Kloset Largo, FL | Clothing for Kids with Cancer | $2,500 |
| Tesori Family Foundation Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Assist Special Needs Children | $2,500 |
| King of Kings Church Omaha, NE | Autism Awareness | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,522,975 | $140,428 | $187,943 | $95,292 | 11 | $95,292 | $20,612 | $94,976 |
| 2023 | $1,570,234 | $-72,553 | $169,155 | $90,850 | 6 | $90,850 | $28,779 | $89,756 |
| 2022 | $1,811,942 | $-203,491 | $150,849 | $69,345 | 6 | $69,345 | $28,147 | $90,940 |
| 2021 | $2,166,282 | $642,916 | $245,397 | $131,500 | 10 | $131,500 | $52,059 | $99,425 |
| 2020 | $1,968,763 | $143,394 | $222,795 | $130,200 | 13 | — | $49,914 | $118,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K 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 included support for organizations serving children and families, providing health care, and enriching education and community life.
Among its grantees, The 1890 Foundation says it assists other 501(c)(3) organizations by connecting them with intercollegiate student athletes to promote charitable causes or activities in the community. Clinic With a Heart says it provides free medical, dental, physical therapy, chiropractic, mental health, vision, hearing, and spiritual care to uninsured and underinsured people. Completely Kids says it empowers children and families through out-of-school-time and family-strengthening programs. Irvine Public Schools Foundation says it enriches students’ educational experiences through programs, fundraising, and community support for educational excellence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $95,292. Grants ranged from $532 to $25,000, with a median of $8,260.
The largest reported grants were $25,000 to Arijah Childrens Foundation for special-needs children; $15,000 each to Pan American Health Service for combating childhood malnutrition and The 1890 Foundation for student-athlete community activities; and $10,000 each to Clinic With a Heart for medical services for underprivileged people and Special Camp for camps for children with special needs. Other recipients included Make a Wish ($8,260), Completely Kids ($5,000), Kailani’s Kloset ($2,500), Tesori Family Foundation ($2,500), King of Kings Church ($1,500), and Irvine Public Schools Foundation ($532).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richmond E Roeske, Jonathan Kelly, and Fred Beranek as directors; Rebecca Beranek as treasurer; Siena Kelly as secretary; and Max Roeske and Tori Roeske in IT/marketing and marketing roles, respectively.
R Kids Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fred Beranek
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Jonathan Kelly
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Richmond E. Roeske
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Beranek
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Siena Kelly
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Max Roeske
It & Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
Tori Roeske
Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Angie Fisher (2020–2023) — Coordinator
- Former: Haywood E. White III (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jason Fisher (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tammie White (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Greg Freetly (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Freetly (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Anthony Young (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Delani Young (2020–2021)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Max Roeske (It/Marketing). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about R Kids Foundation
How much does R Kids Foundation give each year?
R Kids Foundation gave $95K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 6 grants.
What is R Kids Foundation's typical grant size?
R Kids Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,260, and its average grant was $8,663, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R Kids Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does R Kids Foundation give grants?
R Kids Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (3 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does R Kids Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on R Kids Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are R Kids Foundation's largest grantees?
R Kids Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Arijah Childrens Foundation ($25,000), Pan American Health Service ($15,000) and The 1890 Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R Kids Foundation?
R Kids Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does R Kids Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving children and families, providing health care, and enriching education and community life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R Kids 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 Kids Foundation's EIN?
R Kids Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5043670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R Kids 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). R Kids Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/r-kids-foundation-morg_f83d3c95f0d44463b127b1f888a3497c
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