Rdh Foundation

IRVINE, CA EIN: 84-0894512

The RDH Foundation is a private foundation established in 1983 and located in Irvine, California. It holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as an independent foundation with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

-0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$127K

+15.5% YoY

Grant Count

-37.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+85.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rdh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to fund education and to preserve and protect scenic, historic, and recreational lands. The foundation aims to enable all young people, particularly those who need them most, to reach their full potential.

Program areas include:

Charitable donations funding
Investment portfolio rebalancing

Grantmaking

The foundation made 29 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has demonstrated funding activity in California and Colorado, with grants to organizations serving the homeless and families in crisis, as well as educational initiatives.

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $244K (41%)

California $127K (22%)

Arizona $115K (19%)

Oregon $55K (9%)

Ohio $8K (1%)

New Jersey $7K (1%)

New York $6K (1%)

Tennessee $6K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Idaho Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Oregon Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAvonCashkaCherry HillChicoCincinnatiCullowheeDallasDenverFort CollinsFresnoFullertonGarden GroveHillsdaleIncline VillageIrvineKansas CityKings BeachLake ForrestLom Linda

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2024 Financial Summary:

Total Revenue: $52,334
Total Expenses: $134,881
Net Income: -$82,547
Total Assets: $1,560,317
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation's expenses exceeded revenues in 2024, with the deficit funded from existing assets.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,560,317	$1,574,459	$1,659,192
Revenue	$52,334	$80,634	$77,349
Expenses	$134,881	$121,057	$143,426
Qualifying Distributions	$127,000	$110,000	$135,200
Net Investment Income	$56,974	$80,634	$77,349
Distributable Amount	$114,882	$105,219	$102,125

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

129 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Classic Ballet Academy ($50,000), Denver Rescue Mission ($40,000), Gateways to Better Education ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHICO OAKS ADVENTIST SCHOOL CHICO, CA	FOCUSED ON HELPING STUDENTS GROW	$3,000
CLASSIC BALLET ACADEMY PORTLAND, OR	ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE PRODUCTIVE	$50,000
DENVER RESCUE MISSION DENVER, CO	SUPPORT FOR IDIGENT AND HOMELESS	$40,000
FRIENDS OF YIMBO FULLERTON, CA	SUPPORT FOR VILLAGE IN KENYA	$4,000
GATEWAY MOUNTAIN CENTER TRUCKEE, CA	POSITIVELY TRANSFORM LIVES OF YOUTH	$1,000
GATEWAYS TO BETTER EDUCATION LAKE FORREST, CA	HELP PROVIDE EDUCATION HELP	$5,000
HEADWATERS SCIENCE INSTITUTE SODA SPRINGS, CA	FOSTER CURIOSITY THROUGH SCIENCE	$600
HILLSDALE COLLEGE HILLSDALE, MI	SUPPORT FOR INDIGENT & HOMLESS	$2,000
JUDICAL WATCH WASHINGTON, DC	LEGAL & PUBLIC OUTREACH	$500
MOUNTAIN AREA PRESERVATION TRUCKEE, CA	TO PROTECT OPEN SPACE AND ADVOCATE	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

David E. Stabel is listed as a contact for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID E STABEL	PRESIDENT,	1	—
PAUL STABEL	VICE-PRES,	—	—
TIFFANY CRAFT	TREASURER, D	—	—
SHEILA STABEL	SECRETARY,	1	—
AARON STABEL	DIRECTOR	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rdh Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Rdh Foundation?

The foundation made 29 grants in 2024. Recent grants include: | Grantee | Purpose | Year | Amount | |---------|---------|------|--------| | Denver Rescue Mission | Support for indigent and homeless | 2024 | $40,000 | | Orange County Rescue Mission | Support families in crisis | 2024 | $5,000 | | Gateways To Better Education Motivated Learning | Help provide education | 2024 | $5,000 | The foundation distributed additional grants beyond those listed above, with a total of 29 grants awarded in 20…

Where does Rdh Foundation make grants?

The foundation has demonstrated funding activity in California and Colorado, with grants to organizations serving the homeless and families in crisis, as well as educational initiatives.

What size grants does Rdh Foundation award?

In 2024, Rdh Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $127K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Rdh Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rdh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.