RCS Family Foundation
RCS Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hills, California. It reported $224,000 in grants to 12 organizations in 2024; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
RCS Family Foundation at a glance
In short: RCS Family Foundation gave $224K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $224,000
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,667
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $583,799
- +25.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (54% 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 RCS Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23217 Keswick Street, West Hills, CA 91304
Phone: (951) 739-6412
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RCS Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Central Fund of Israel ($50K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 59 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 46% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is RCS Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 713% 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 $176K (2022) to $265K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Central Fund of Israel Woodmere, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Women's Voices Now Rolling Hills Estates, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Natal New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| City of Hope Orange County Irvine, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Women's International Zionist Organization USA New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Youth Action Movement San Diego, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $18,000 |
| America Gives Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Jason Debus Heigl Foundation Burbank, CA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with RCS Family Foundation?
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 | $583,799 | $352,846 | $234,245 | $224,000 | 12 | $224,000 | $342,601 | $31,404 |
| 2023 | $465,198 | $92,839 | $280,974 | $265,000 | 15 | $265,000 | $76,865 | $41,218 |
| 2022 | $653,333 | $47,350 | $191,310 | $176,000 | 11 | $176,000 | $32,040 | $51,046 |
| 2021 | $797,293 | $119,515 | $188,917 | $176,500 | 11 | $176,500 | $107,098 | $61,905 |
| 2020 | $866,695 | $49,554 | $214,276 | $203,000 | 10 | — | $38,089 | $56,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RCS Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 organizations whose stated missions address women’s and girls’ rights, recovery from trauma, philanthropy, and pediatric services. For example, Womens Voices Now says it uses film to advance girls’ and women’s rights globally; American Friends of NATAL says it helps fund services supporting recovery from trauma caused by terrorism, war, and military service; America Gives says it promotes and facilitates philanthropy; and CHOC Foundation says it supports pediatric services, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $224,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $19,000. Its largest grants were $50,000 to The Central Fund of Israel and $40,000 to Womens Voices Now. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to American Friends of NATAL, City of Hope Orange County, Women’s International Zionist Organization USA, and Youth Action Movement; and $18,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rodney C Sacks as president; Terri Sacks, Candice Sacks, and Melisa Sacks as directors; and Greg Spiro as secretary and treasurer.
RCS Family Foundation is led by Rodney C. Sacks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rodney C. Sacks
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candice Sacks
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melisa Sacks
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Sacks
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Spiro
Secretary & Treasurer
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 RCS Family Foundation
How much does RCS Family Foundation give each year?
RCS Family Foundation gave $224K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $265K across 15 grants.
What is RCS Family Foundation's typical grant size?
RCS Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,000, and its average grant was $18,667, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RCS Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does RCS Family Foundation give grants?
RCS Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does RCS Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on RCS Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are RCS Family Foundation's largest grantees?
RCS Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Central Fund of Israel ($50,000), Women's Voices Now ($40,000) and American Friends of Natal ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RCS Family Foundation?
RCS Family Foundation reported $584K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RCS Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions address women’s and girls’ rights, recovery from trauma, philanthropy, and pediatric services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RCS Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is RCS Family Foundation's EIN?
RCS Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4090080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RCS Family 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in RCS Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Monster Energy Cares
Corona, CA
Assets
$129K
Grants
144
Total Given
$806K
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
Irvine, CA
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation funds access to care for underserved structural heart patients, along with health, education, and economic-opportunity programs in communities where Edwards employees live and work; some specific projects outside the U.S. may also be eligible. Its 2024 grants had a median of $7,500, though awards ranged widely; it describes an annual application cycle but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$81.4M
Grants
224
Total Given
$9.0M
Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County
Irvine, CA
The Jewish Community Foundation Orange County primarily funds Jewish nonprofit organizations serving Orange County, supporting Jewish life and programs for people of different ages and needs; it also makes grants to other charitable organizations, including recipients outside California. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The Foundation says its General Grants Program reviews applications, but the available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$134.8M
Grants
193
Total Given
$12.2M
United Jewish Foundation
Bloomfield Hills, MI
United Jewish Foundation funds Jewish community continuity, including Jewish organizations, human services, education, and related community programs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; 87% of grant dollars went to Michigan, with some support elsewhere. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$761.7M
Grants
274
Total Given
$43.6M
Orange County Community Foundation
Irvine, CA
The Orange County Community Foundation supports a wide range of causes, including human services, education, health, arts, the environment, and community development, primarily in Orange County and also beyond. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$743.6M
Grants
975
Total Given
$120.4M
Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
San Diego, CA
The Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego supports charitable, educational, and religious organizations, with grants spanning Jewish community life, research, civil rights, health care, arts, and community services. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; two-thirds of its grants since founding have gone to San Diego organizations, with others mainly elsewhere in the U.S. and Israel. Some listed opportunities accept applications from eligible nonprofits, but the profile does not state whether the Foundation accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$862.3M
Grants
774
Total Given
$148.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). RCS Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rcs-family-foundation-morg_fa012d620efa4f7db11fea61216e5c90
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_814090080_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{RCS Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/rcs-family-foundation-morg_fa012d620efa4f7db11fea61216e5c90},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-13. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from RCS Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
RCS Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?