RBN Foundation
RBN Foundation is a public charity that supports faith, family, marriage, and virtue through K-12 education. Its 2024 filing lists New Haven, Connecticut, while the foundation’s website describes it as based in Newport Beach, California.
RBN Foundation at a glance
In short: RBN Foundation gave $1.5M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $128K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,535,000
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $127,917
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $907,352
- +2587.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to RBN Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation says funding is invitation-only and does not accept unsolicited requests. It says grants are approved or ratified by the board and awarded based on whether a recipient’s overall mission and goals align with the foundation’s. The foundation maintains records of assistance but does not always require a summary report on how funds were spent.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Columbus Plaza 19 Fl, New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (866) 320-9275
Website: https://rbnfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RBN Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Leadership Institute ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 25 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (40%), Pennsylvania (33%), Washington, D.C. (17%), Alabama (7%), and Virginia (2%). The listed grants also included a recipient in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How RBN Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $1.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.5M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Leadership Institute Malvern, PA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Becket Fund for Religious Freedom Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Catholic University of America Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Ewtn Irondale, AL | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Napa Institute Irvine, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Ethics and Public Policy Center Washington, DC | General Support | $40,000 |
| Live Action Arlington, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Hippocratic Society Raleigh, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Thomistic Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $907,352 | $2,703,234 | $1,822,339 | $1,535,000 | 12 | $22,579 |
| 2023 | $33,767 | $2,100,008 | $2,152,857 | $1,730,000 | 13 | $8 |
| 2022 | $50,018 | $200,018 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Total only | $18 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to support faith, family, marriage, and virtue through K-12 education. The foundation’s website says its strategic investigation began in January 2023 and led it to prioritize this focus. It describes funding as invitation-only and says it may periodically assess support for organizations that do not align with its K-12 focus.
The 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Catholic Leadership Institute says it provides pastoral leadership formation and consulting services to people serving in the Roman Catholic Church. Thomas Aquinas College says it provides a liberal education according to reason and the light of the Catholic faith. The Becket Fund says its mission is to protect the free expression of all faiths, and the Catholic University of America describes itself as a comprehensive Catholic and American institution. Other 2024 recipients included EWTN, which operates Catholic media networks; the Napa Institute, which says it empowers Catholic leaders; the Ethics and Public Policy Center, which applies the Judeo-Christian moral tradition to public policy; and Live Action, which says it works to defend preborn children through educational media, storytelling, and investigative reporting.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, RBN Foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,535,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $70,000. All listed grants were designated for general support.
The largest grants were $500,000 each to Catholic Leadership Institute and Thomas Aquinas College. The foundation also awarded $100,000 each to the Becket Fund for Religious Freedom, Catholic University of America, EWTN, and the Napa Institute; $40,000 to the Ethics and Public Policy Center; and $25,000 each to Live Action, the Hippocratic Society, and the Thomistic Institute. American Federation Pueri Cantores and Communio each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J. Neal, Bernarda A. Neal, Dennis J. Gerber Jr., Anthony V. Minopoli, and Thomas D. Heule as trustees. The filing states that Robert Neal and Bernarda Neal have a family relationship, and that Dennis Gerber and Anthony Minopoli have a business relationship. It also states that founder representatives may elect two of the five directors, while KCCF, acting as the corporation’s supported organization, retains authority to elect a majority.
RBN Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony V. Minopoli
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernarda A. Neal
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis J. Gerber Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Neal
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Heule
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 RBN Foundation
How much does RBN Foundation give each year?
RBN Foundation gave $1.5M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 13 grants.
What is RBN Foundation's typical grant size?
RBN Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $70,000, and its average grant was $127,917, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does RBN Foundation give grants?
RBN Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (33%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does RBN Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RBN Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are RBN Foundation's largest grantees?
RBN Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Leadership Institute ($500,000), Thomas Aquinas College ($500,000) and Becket Fund for Religious Freedom ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RBN Foundation?
RBN Foundation reported $907K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does RBN Foundation fund?
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to support faith, family, marriage, and virtue through K-12 education. The foundation’s website says its strategic investigation began in January 2023 and led it to prioritize this focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RBN Foundation?
The foundation says funding is invitation-only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is RBN Foundation's EIN?
RBN Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3066441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does RBN 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). RBN Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rbn-foundation-morg_96be6913ce4543438cdfcf229f534edf
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