Rga Foundation
The RGA Foundation is a private corporate foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. It is affiliated with Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), a global reinsurance company. The foundation was established in 2018 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Key facts about Rga Foundation
- EIN
- 81-3433180
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,758,709
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- Average grant
- $67,643
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $7,140,188
- Primary geography
- Missouri (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation appears to be open to applications based on available indicators.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rga Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Rga Foundation's 26 itemized 2024 grants were Missouri (64%) and South Carolina (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Louis, MO (15 grants). None of its 26 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting education" (3 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.1M
+217.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-16.3% YoY
Grant Count
26
+4.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
-19.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rga Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The RGA Foundation's purpose-driven philanthropy addresses global issues through local solutions and seeks to meet urgent needs as they arise. The foundation focuses on advancing the education, health, and longevity of people in the communities in which RGA operates.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Health and healthcare initiatives
- Longevity research
- Human services
- Philanthropy and volunteerism
Grantmaking
The foundation appears to be open to applications based on available indicators.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Missouri
- Illinois
- South Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 26 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $7,140,188
- Total giving: $1,818,709
- Total revenues: $6,713,104
- Total expenses: $1,826,999
Historical Comparison (2023):
- Total assets: $2.2 million
- Total giving: $2.1 million
- Number of grants: 24
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,140,188 | $2,248,293 | $2,112,135 |
| Revenue | $6,713,104 | $2,238,649 | $553,969 |
| Expenses | $1,826,999 | $2,222,491 | $984,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,818,709 | $2,219,991 | $984,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $138,104 | $149,497 | $28,969 |
| Distributable Amount | $159,571 | $140,362 | $114,990 |
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
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Longer Life Foundation ($575,000), Yourcause Holdings Blackbaud Giving Fund ($403,919), American Red Cross St Louis Area ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LONGER LIFE FOUNDATION St Louis, MO | Longevity Research | $575,000 |
| YOURCAUSE HOLDINGS BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND Charleston, SC | United Way employee matching | $403,919 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS ST LOUIS AREA Medford, MA | Disaster Relief | $75,000 |
| FOCUS ST LOUIS St Louis, MO | Youth Leadership Programs | $70,000 |
| OPERATION FOOD SEARCH INC St Louis, MO | Human Services | $60,000 |
| ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION Schaumburg, IL | Supporting education | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC Southfield, MI | Heart Disease Research and Prevention | $50,000 |
| GATEWAY REGION YMCA St Louis, MO | Diabetes prevention programs | $50,000 |
| PROVIDENT INC St Louis, MO | Behavioral Health | $40,000 |
| SSM HEALTH FOUNDATION St Louis, MO | Behavioral urgent care clinic program | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key leadership includes:
- John W Hayden (President & Director)
- Jeffrey A Boyer (VP CFO & Treasurer)
- Matthew Blakely (Vice President)
- Timothy L Rozar (Senior VP)
- Bridget Linde (Sr VP Global Tax)
- Paige Seggebruch (Secretary)
- Allison Gray (Assistant Treasurer)
- Amy Gibson (Director)
- Larnise Boain (Director)
- Jeffrey G Nordstrom (Director)
- Preeti Dalawari (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Blakely | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey A Boyer | VP CFO & Treasurer | 1 | — |
| John W Hayden | President & Director | 1 | — |
| Allison Gray | Asst Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Timothy L Rozar | Senior VP | 1 | — |
| Bridget Linde | Sr VP Global Tax | 1 | — |
| Amy Gibson | Director | 1 | — |
| Paige Seggebruch | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Larnise Boain | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey G Nordstrom | Director | 1 | — |
| Preeti Dalawari | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rga Foundation fund?
The RGA Foundation's purpose-driven philanthropy addresses global issues through local solutions and seeks to meet urgent needs as they arise. The foundation focuses on advancing the education, health, and longevity of people in the communities in which RGA operates. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Health and healthcare initiatives • Longevity research • Human services • Philanthropy and volunteerism
How do I apply for a grant from Rga Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 32 grants in 2024 • Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $575,000 • Median grant amount: $25,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Longer Life Foundation: $575,000 (longevity research) • Focus St. Louis: $70,000 (youth leadership programs) • Operation Food Search: $60,000 (human services) • Provident Behavioral Health: $40,000 (access center support) **Application Process:** The foundation appears to be open to applications based on available in…
Where does Rga Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Missouri • Illinois • South Carolina
What size grants does Rga Foundation award?
In 2024, Rga Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $68K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Rga Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rga Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rga Foundation's EIN?
Rga Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3433180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.