Rhynard Family Foundation
The Rhynard Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in August 2012 by Al Rhynard. Based in Yorba Linda, California, it operates as a family foundation dedicated to supporting domestic nonprofit organizations through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$402K
+5.9% YoY
Grant Count
12
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-11.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to serve community needs and is dedicated to the funding of education, health, and social welfare organizations. The foundation supports a range of programs including:
- Veterans support initiatives (quilt program, toy program, pen program)
- Operation School Bell
- Housing assistance (matching funds)
- Equine therapy programs (matching funds for horses for heroes)
- Human trafficking victim services
- Food security and homelessness prevention
- Youth services and crisis support
- Pediatric health initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants and does not restrict grants to preselected organizations only.
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation makes grants to domestic 501(c)(3) organizations located in:
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- San Diego County
- San Bernardino County
All grants are made to organizations within California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $7,490,023
- Total revenues: $28,970
- Total expenses: $488,958
Historical Assets:
- 2023: $7,850,000
- 2022: $8,200,000
Staffing: The foundation operates with no full-time paid employees. Board members and key personnel work on a limited-hours basis with minimal compensation.
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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
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Saving Innocence ($125,000), Hoag Orthopedics ($120,000), Oc Rescue Mission ($52,969).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS RIVERSIDE SAN DIEGO, CA | REACH OUT AND READ RIVERSIDE AND IMPERIAL | $10,000 |
| CASA YOUTH CENTER LOS ALAMITOS, CA | SERVE AND NURTURE YOUTH IN CRISIS WITH SHELTER, COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | $10,000 |
| HOAG ORTHOPEDICS NEWPORT BEACH, CA | CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | $120,000 |
| OC RESCUE MISSION TUSTIN, CA | ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION RENOVATIONS PROJECT MATCHING FUNDS. | $52,969 |
| SAVING INNOCENCE LOS ANGELES, CA | SERVE, EMPOWER, AND ADVOCATE FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN LOS ANGELES | $125,000 |
| CIRCLE TLC RANCH SANTEE, CA | EQUINE ASSITED THERAPY | $2,500 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF FULLERTON FULLERTON, CA | OPERATION SCHOOL BELL | $5,000 |
| INSPIRE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING INC CORNOA, CA | LIFE SKILLS TRAINING | $7,500 |
| JOURNEY OUT VAN NUYS, CA | JOURNEY OUT PROGRAM: HELP VICTIMS OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND SEX TRAFFICKING LEAVE A LIFE OF ABUSE AND VIOLENCE | $40,000 |
| CHRISTIAN OUTREACH APPEAL LONG BEACH, CA | FIGHT HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS IN LONG BEACH PROJECT. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors: The foundation is governed by a board of seven directors serving two-year terms who make final decisions on all grants and expenditures.
Key Personnel:
- Duane Rhynard — CEO
- Patricia Millard — Secretary
- Katherin Henderson — CFO/Director
- Cheryl Rhynard — CFO
- Rabina Stenlake — Director
- Janice Halikis — Director
- Mary Boyd — Director
- Teresa Spitler — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUANE RHYNARD | CEO | 10 | $2,500 |
| PATRICIA MILLARD | SECRETARY | 5 | $2,500 |
| KATHERIN HENDERSON | CFO/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHERYL RHYNARD | CFO | 10 | $2,500 |
| RABINA STENLAKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,500 |
| JANICE HALIKIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,500 |
| MARY BOYD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,500 |
| TERESA SPITLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,500 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Rhynard Family Foundation 18543 Yorba Linda Blvd., #371 Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Phone: 714-777-4967
Website: www.rhynard.org/RFF.htm
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rhynard Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to serve community needs and is dedicated to the funding of education, health, and social welfare organizations. The foundation supports a range of programs including: • Veterans support initiatives (quilt program, toy program, pen program) • Operation School Bell • Housing assistance (matching funds) • Equine therapy programs (matching funds for horses for heroes) • Human trafficking victim services • Food security and homelessness prevention • Youth services and cr…
How do I apply for a grant from Rhynard Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 11-12 grants in recent years • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $2,500 to $125,000 • Total giving in 2024: approximately $380,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Saving Innocence: $125,000 (human trafficking victim services in Los Angeles) • Journey Out: $40,000 (commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking victim support) • South County Outreach: $15,000 (hunger and homelessness prevention) • Hoag Orthopedics Clinical Fellowship Program: $120,000…
Where does Rhynard Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation makes grants to domestic 501(c)(3) organizations located in: • Los Angeles County • Orange County • Riverside County • San Diego County • San Bernardino County All grants are made to organizations within California.
What size grants does Rhynard Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Rhynard Family Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $402K — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rhynard Family Foundation's EIN?
Rhynard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1259007. 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.
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