RHS Foundation
RHS Foundation is a private foundation based in Moline, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with stated award restrictions covering religious, scientific, literary, educational, and other charitable purposes.
RHS Foundation at a glance
In short: RHS Foundation gave $342K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state District of Columbia. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $341,750
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,236
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,129,220
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RHS Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications may be made verbally or by letter. Contact Mark Churchill. Awards must benefit qualifying charitable organizations or purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt under that section are also included.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline.
- Deadline
- No deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Churchill
Mailing address: 1610 5Th Ave, Moline, IL 61265
Phone: (309) 762-3643
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RHS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Media Research Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to the District of Columbia (16%), Iowa (14%), Virginia (10%), North Carolina (7%), and Minnesota (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is RHS Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 37 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2020) to $360K (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $342K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Media Research Center Reston, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Overcomer Foundation Excelsior, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| American Family Radio Association Tupelo, MS | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Genesis Health Foundation Davenport, IA | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Education | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Family Research Council Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,129,220 | $421,477 | $359,199 | $341,750 | 37 | $347,575 | $112,616 | $339,666 |
| 2023 | $1,066,942 | $393,129 | $370,992 | $360,000 | 36 | $363,420 | $96,531 | $318,003 |
| 2022 | $1,044,805 | $525,883 | $231,445 | $225,000 | 30 | $225,010 | $78,324 | $285,683 |
| 2021 | $750,367 | $185,600 | $297,840 | $280,000 | 30 | $282,745 | $163,488 | $273,897 |
| 2020 | $867,797 | $222,358 | $180,963 | $170,000 | 23 | — | $69,285 | $173,536 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RHS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $340K for 2024 — 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 separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated award restrictions allow support for religious, scientific, literary, educational, and other charitable organizations and purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Its 2024 grantees reflect a range of activities. For example, Media Research Center describes its work as combating what it calls falsehoods and censorship in media and defending America’s founding principles and Judeo-Christian values. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to address poverty housing and expand access to decent shelter.
Grantmaking
In 2024, RHS Foundation reported 37 grants totaling $341,750. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $25,000 each to Media Research Center and Samaritan’s Purse, and $15,000 each to Judicial Watch, Overcomer Foundation, American Family Radio Association, and Genesis Health Foundation.
Other reported 2024 grants included $10,000 to Hillsdale College for education, and $10,000 each to Wounded Warrior Project, Family Research Council, Heritage Foundation, St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and Religious Freedom Coalition. The Religious Freedom Coalition describes its work as sharing the Gospel, promoting Christian ideals, fostering religious freedom, and aiding persecuted Christians.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Churchill as president, Mark D Churchill as secretary/treasurer, and Ruth H Schotanus as director.
RHS Foundation is led by Daniel Churchill, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Churchill
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth H Schotanus
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark D Churchill
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 RHS Foundation
How much does RHS Foundation give each year?
RHS Foundation gave $342K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $360K across 36 grants.
What is RHS Foundation's typical grant size?
RHS Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,236, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RHS Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does RHS Foundation give grants?
RHS Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (14%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Davenport, IA (4 grants), Reston, VA (2 grants) and Tupelo, MS (2 grants).
Does RHS Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of RHS Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are RHS Foundation's largest grantees?
RHS Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Media Research Center ($25,000), Samaritan's Purse ($25,000) and Judicial Watch ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RHS Foundation?
RHS Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $348K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $340K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RHS Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated award restrictions allow support for religious, scientific, literary, educational, and other charitable organizations and purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RHS Foundation?
Applications may be made verbally or by letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is RHS Foundation's EIN?
RHS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3721197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). RHS Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rhs-foundation-morg_4210c70bd95344d4b0b82168c748eb65
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