RGA Foundation
RGA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated, a major reinsurance company. The foundation is located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and operates as a private foundation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The foundation was established in 1987 and focuses on advancing education, health, and longevity in the communities where RGA operates.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$483K
+63.2% YoY
Grant Count
27
+125.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-27.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: RGA Foundation delivers on the positive social impact of Reinsurance Group of America by supporting charitable and educational causes that improve financial protection for all, expand the talent pool of diverse students entering the insurance industry, promote health and longevity, and support the company's associates' outreach to communities. The foundation also supports disaster relief and recovery efforts.
Vision: RGA Foundation builds on RGA's legacy of community support with the goal to achieve communities that are financially protected, prepared for successful careers, and living healthier, longer lives.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Financial protection and education
- Talent development in the insurance industry
- Health and longevity initiatives
- Illness prevention education
- Treatment support and caregiver support
- Mental health support
- Reduction of health disparities
- Disaster relief and recovery
Grantmaking
The foundation made eight grants in 2024, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates in communities where Reinsurance Group of America has a presence. Recent grants indicate activity in Florida, Missouri, and other regions where the company operates.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,229,110
- Total Revenues: $316,930
- Total Expenses: $560,649
- Investment Income and Dividends: $123,101
- Number of Employees: 0
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
64 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Georges | President | 5 | — |
| Harv Hendrickson | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Larry S Petersen | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Luann M Adams | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Scott Schneidermann | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made recent grants supporting behavioral health services and food security initiatives. In 2024, the foundation awarded grants to support leadership training and facility development through Legacy Trust of Marianna, Florida, as well as grants to support mental health and food assistance programs in the St. Louis region.
RGA Foundation Awards $40,000 Grant to Support Provident Behavioral Health\u2019\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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