RDM Positive Impact Foundation
RDM Positive Impact Foundation is a private foundation based in The Woodlands, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in medical research, community services, youth and family programs, and other charitable areas.
RDM Positive Impact Foundation at a glance
In short: RDM Positive Impact Foundation gave $1.6M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,560,425
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -64.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,928
- +78.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,983
- Total assets
- $7,946,607
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to RDM Positive Impact Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 56 Northbay Blvd, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: (832) 508-3787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RDM Positive Impact Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 172 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), Texas (25%), California (24%), Oklahoma (4%), and Washington (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How RDM Positive Impact Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $807K (2020) to $2.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 22 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,560,425 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,946,607 | $2,417,135 | $1,579,127 | $1,560,425 | 22 | $1,560,425 | $217,082 |
| 2023 | $6,033,626 | $1,888,168 | $2,494,826 | $2,463,018 | 62 | $2,463,018 | $250,843 |
| 2022 | $6,640,284 | $2,430,424 | $2,322,729 | $2,304,272 | 44 | $2,304,272 | $84,764 |
| 2021 | $6,532,589 | $3,028,475 | $1,434,358 | $1,387,475 | 23 | $1,387,475 | $32,094 |
| 2020 | $4,938,472 | $1,795,139 | $855,706 | $807,075 | 21 | — | $1,053,285 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for medical research, community building and support, children, and youth sports and family engagement.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of work supported. The Michael J. Fox Foundation says it funds research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease and improved therapies for people living with the disease. An individual recipient describes its work with aged-out foster youth and other young people in alternate care. An individual recipient says it works to fight hunger by distributing food through partner agencies. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $1,560,425. Grants ranged from $400 to $666,666, with a median of $9,982. Notable recipients included The Michael J. Fox Foundation ($666,666 for medical research), Sacramento Region Community Foundation ($320,000 for community promotion and outreach), WCN Cares Foundation ($298,877 for community building), and Toby Keith Foundation ($60,000 for pediatric cancer research).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ron Mittelstaedt as CEO and Darin Mittelstaedt as Secretary.
RDM Positive Impact Foundation is led by Ron Mittelstaedt, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ron Mittelstaedt
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darin Mittelstaedt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 RDM Positive Impact Foundation
How much does RDM Positive Impact Foundation give each year?
RDM Positive Impact Foundation gave $1.6M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 62 grants.
What is RDM Positive Impact Foundation's typical grant size?
RDM Positive Impact Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,983, and its average grant was $70,928, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RDM Positive Impact Foundation give grants?
RDM Positive Impact Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (25%) and California (24%).
Does RDM Positive Impact Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on RDM Positive Impact Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (4 grants).
How large is RDM Positive Impact Foundation?
RDM Positive Impact Foundation reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does RDM Positive Impact Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for medical research, community building and support, children, and youth sports and family engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RDM Positive Impact Foundation?
The foundation 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 RDM Positive Impact Foundation's EIN?
RDM Positive Impact Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3502111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RDM Positive Impact Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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