RHM Foundation Inc
RHM Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Milford, Connecticut. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in housing, food access, public media, education, and animal welfare.
RHM Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: RHM Foundation Inc gave $29K across 43 grants in 2026 (avg $682.558), top state Vermont. 72% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $29,350
- -36.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 43
- +19.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $683
- -46.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $373,858
- -9.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (31 of 43, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (41% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RHM Foundation Inc
- 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: Co J Meyer 509 Long Mountain Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
Phone: (212) 697-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RHM Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Champlain Housing Trust ($3K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Vermont received 41% of grant dollars, New York 11%, Indiana 9%, the District of Columbia 8%, and Oregon 4%. The listed grants also included recipients in Connecticut, Ohio, California, Michigan, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is RHM Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 31 of 43 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $689; repeat grants $667. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $375 repeat.
- 21% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 81% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $54K (2023). In 2026 it made 43 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Champlain Housing Trust Burlington, VT | General Support | $3,000 |
| Cots Burlington, VT | General Support | $3,000 |
| Feeding Champlain Valley Burlington, VT | General Support | $3,000 |
| Vermont Public Radio Colchester, VT | General Support | $3,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project Carmel, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Amnesty International New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Kenyon College Gambier, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Baby Rhino Rescue Topanga, CA | General Support | $750 |
| Carter Reservoir Mustang Inc Richland, OR | General Support | $750 |
| Connecticut Public Hartford, CT | General Support | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $373,858 | $3,647 | $41,868 | $29,350 | 43 | $40,776 | $22,771 | $50,106 |
| 2025 | $412,079 | $24,093 | $59,211 | $46,000 | 36 | $56,816 | $23,026 | $50,836 |
| 2024 | $447,197 | $23,394 | $29,728 | $17,900 | 17 | $28,000 | $22,450 | $46,315 |
| 2023 | $453,531 | $79,795 | $63,582 | $53,914 | 21 | $62,587 | $70,227 | $45,626 |
| 2022 | $437,318 | $62,439 | $57,991 | $48,450 | 18 | $57,050 | $21,381 | $45,800 |
| 2021 | $432,870 | $30,214 | $63,487 | $53,310 | 16 | — | $21,638 | $43,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RHM Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Vermont Public Radio describes its work as providing independent news, information, music, and cultural exploration to Vermont and the surrounding region. Champlain Housing Trust says it develops and stewards permanently affordable homes and related community assets in northwest Vermont. Animal-focused grantees describe work that includes rescuing orphaned rhinos, caring for donkeys and mules, conserving wolves and wildlife, transporting at-risk animals, and providing safe havens for mistreated exotic animals.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $29,350. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,000, with a median of $250. Its largest reported grants were $3,000 each to Champlain Housing Trust, COTS, Feeding Champlain Valley, and Vermont Public Radio, all for general support. Other notable grants included $2,500 to Mara Elephant Project and $1,000 each to Amnesty International and Kenyon College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jonathan Meyer as president, treasurer, and director, and Peter Meyer as secretary and director.
RHM Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan Meyer, President, Tr & Director on every filing since 2025; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jonathan Meyer
President, Tr & Director
On filings since 2025
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Meyer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2025
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Donald Hamburg (2021–2024) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Marianne Meyer (2021–2024) — President, Tr & Director
- Former: Ruth Ellen Bruce (2021–2024) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 RHM Foundation Inc
How much does RHM Foundation Inc give each year?
RHM Foundation Inc gave $29K across 43 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $46K across 36 grants.
What is RHM Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
RHM Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $250, and its average grant was $683, across 43 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RHM Foundation Inc that year got $689 on average.
Where does RHM Foundation Inc give grants?
RHM Foundation Inc's top state is Vermont, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Burlington, VT (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does RHM Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RHM Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RHM Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
RHM Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Champlain Housing Trust ($3,000), Cots ($3,000) and Feeding Champlain Valley ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is RHM Foundation Inc?
RHM Foundation Inc reported $374K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (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 RHM Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Vermont Public Radio describes its work as providing independent news, information, music, and cultural exploration to Vermont and the surrounding region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RHM Foundation Inc?
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 RHM Foundation Inc's EIN?
RHM Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6090865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does RHM Foundation Inc 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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