RHC Foundation
RHC Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $45K.
RHC Foundation at a glance
In short: RHC Foundation gave $26K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,174
- +84.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,544
- +38.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,081
- Total assets
- $2,266,300
- +76.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who RHC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Washington ($18K). Together the top 4 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How RHC Foundation gives
- Giving grew 268% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Education Support | $17,500 |
| UNO Fund Lincoln, NE | Education Support | $5,000 |
| WSU Foundation Pullman, WA | Education Support | $3,161 |
| Red Cross Seattle, WA | Wash Floods | $513 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,266,300 | $1,044,514 | $65,483 | $26,174 | 4 | $66,023 | $44,514 | $83,845 |
| 2024 | $1,287,269 | $533,595 | $52,898 | $14,200 | 3 | $52,898 | — | $51,561 |
| 2023 | $806,572 | $266,336 | $40,345 | $9,701 | 3 | $40,345 | — | $34,146 |
| 2022 | $580,085 | $103,280 | $33,261 | $7,111 | 2 | $33,261 | — | $27,534 |
| 2021 | $538,058 | $208,698 | $15,458 | $5,061 | 2 | $15,458 | — | $21,747 |
| 2020 | $344,818 | $150,252 | $14,008 | $4,786 | 1 | — | — | $10,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RHC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RHC Foundation is led by Genmiao Chen, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Genmiao Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 RHC Foundation
How much does RHC Foundation give each year?
RHC Foundation gave $26K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is RHC Foundation's typical grant size?
RHC Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,081, and its average grant was $6,544, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RHC Foundation give grants?
RHC Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does RHC Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on RHC Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Support" (3 grants).
How large is RHC Foundation?
RHC Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (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 is RHC Foundation's EIN?
RHC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4507430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work RHC Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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