Rheumatoid Arthritis Project
Rheumatoid Arthritis Project is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $338K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $53K.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Project at a glance
In short: Rheumatoid Arthritis Project gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,000
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,000
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $337,612
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Rheumatoid Arthritis Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington State University ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Project gives
- Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 36% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $78K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University Spokane, WA | Education | $17,000 |
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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 | $337,612 | $53,632 | $84,200 | $17,000 | 1 | $17,000 | $53,119 | $47,507 |
| 2023 | $346,794 | $16,853 | $85,513 | $17,500 | 1 | $17,500 | $21,159 | $45,018 |
| 2022 | $405,104 | $34,962 | $46,019 | $17,500 | 1 | $17,500 | $34,492 | $49,921 |
| 2021 | $429,874 | $162,227 | $232,768 | $72,964 | 1 | $72,964 | $151,634 | $54,569 |
| 2020 | $505,129 | $151,807 | $91,517 | $52,332 | 2 | — | $151,275 | $54,052 |
| 2019 | $426,412 | $22,444 | $89,148 | $77,993 | 4 | — | $21,162 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rheumatoid Arthritis Project reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rheumatoid Arthritis Project is led by Matt Lynch, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Lynch
President & CEO
Director → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2019
12.5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
John P. Lynch
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Byron Walters (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Matt Lynch (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Rheumatoid Arthritis Project
How much does Rheumatoid Arthritis Project give each year?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Project gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
How large is Rheumatoid Arthritis Project?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Project reported $338K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (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 Rheumatoid Arthritis Project?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Project is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Spokane, WA. It holds $338K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Rheumatoid Arthritis Project operate?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Project has awarded grants in Georgia, Washington.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis Project's EIN?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2052028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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