Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation
The Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Olympia, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including education, basic needs, services for older adults, and efforts to address poverty and hunger.
Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation gave $96K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,300
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,832
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $1,840,471
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (10 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (76% 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 Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 202 Central Street Ne 200, Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 867-9233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas 24-Hour Club ($6K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 179 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Washington received 76% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Texas, 9%; Maryland, 9%; Pennsylvania, 5%; and Virginia, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 34 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $87K (2020) to $99K (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas 24-Hour Club Dallas, TX | Assistance for Alcoholics and Drug Addicts | $6,000 |
| Ballet NW Olympia, WA | Supporting Dance for Young Children | $5,000 |
| Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD | Assistance for Education Programs | $5,000 |
| Evergreen State College Fdn Olympia, WA | Assistance for Education | $5,000 |
| Hoops 4 Hope Philadelphia, PA | Assistance for Youth Education | $5,000 |
| Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank Issaquah, WA | Assistance to Provide Basic Needs in the Community | $5,000 |
| Village Theater Issaquah, WA | Assistance for Education and Services | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Thurston County Olympia, WA | Assistance for Education | $5,000 |
| Senior Services for South Sound Olympia, WA | Assistance for Elderly People | $5,000 |
| Solid Ground Seattle, WA | Assistance to End Poverty | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,840,471 | $78,945 | $112,464 | $96,300 | 34 | $104,319 | $70,926 | $105,953 |
| 2023 | $1,873,990 | $107,620 | $113,970 | $99,000 | 33 | $105,415 | $100,136 | $90,473 |
| 2022 | $1,880,340 | $122,883 | $106,854 | $93,500 | 39 | $99,739 | $112,371 | $103,539 |
| 2021 | $1,775,169 | $189,684 | $112,838 | $90,000 | 35 | — | $61,470 | $111,935 |
| 2020 | $1,698,323 | $95,435 | $108,968 | $87,000 | 38 | — | $73,802 | $97,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K 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 show support for organizations addressing education, community needs, services for older adults, and other charitable purposes. For example, Rebuilding Together Thurston County describes its mission as “repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives,” while Senior Services for South Sound says it works to improve quality of life for people as they age.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in education and technology: Capitol Technology University says it provides practical education in engineering, computer science, information technology, and business. Arts for the Aging describes using arts participation to support the health and social connection of older adults and caregivers. Washington recipients also include Jumping Mouse Children’s Center, which provides expressive mental health therapy for children; Pizza Klatch, which supports LGBTQ+ youth; Tacoma Community House, which serves immigrants, refugees, and other community members; and Thurston County Food Bank, which works to end hunger in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $96,300. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median grant of $2,750. Among the largest were $6,000 to Dallas 24-Hour Club for assistance for people with alcohol and drug addiction, and $5,000 each to Ballet NW, Capitol Technology University, Evergreen State College Foundation, Hoops 4 Hope, Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank, Village Theater, Rebuilding Together Thurston County, Senior Services for South Sound, and Solid Ground. Northwest Harvest received $4,000, and Arts for the Aging received $3,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Lynn Rietzke as president, Paul E. Rietzke as vice president/secretary, and Eugene Rietzke as treasurer.
Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation is led by Jennifer Lynn Rietzke, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Lynn Rietzke
President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Rietzke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul E. Rietzke
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Terry Church (2023) — Treasurer
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 Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation
How much does Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation give each year?
Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation gave $96K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 33 grants.
What is Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $2,832, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation give grants?
Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Olympia, WA (16 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants), Issaquah, WA (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Provide Basic Needs in the Community" (6 grants), "Assistance for Education" (3 grants) and "Assistance for Youth Education" (3 grants).
Who are Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas 24-Hour Club ($6,000), Ballet NW ($5,000) and Capitol Technology University ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation?
Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing education, community needs, services for older adults, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation's EIN?
Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7011340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Renah Blair Rietzke 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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