Rhynard Family Foundation
The Rhynard Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Yorba Linda, California. Established in August 2012 by Al Rhynard, it makes grants to domestic 501(c)(3) organizations in five Southern California counties and states that its mission is to serve community needs.
Rhynard Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rhynard Family Foundation gave $402K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $401,969
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,497
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,490,023
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rhynard Family Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s stated application materials are a one-page cover letter summarizing the grant purpose, amount requested, and project timetable; a completed grant application; and all attachments listed on the…
The foundation’s stated application materials are a one-page cover letter summarizing the grant purpose, amount requested, and project timetable; a completed grant application; and all attachments listed on the application form. Applications are directed to the Rhynard Family Foundation. Grants are restricted to domestic 501(c)(3) organizations located in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, or San Bernardino County, California.
- Contact
Application contact: Rhynard Family Foundation
Mailing address: 18543 Yorba Linda Blvd 371, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Phone: (714) 777-4967
Website: https://rhynard.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rhynard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saving Innocence ($125K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 77 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it makes grants to domestic 501(c)(3) organizations located in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties in California. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rhynard Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $380K (2023) to $510K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $402K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saving Innocence Los Angeles, CA | Serve, empower, and advocate for victims of human trafficking in los angeles | $125,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| South County Outreach Irvine, CA | Prevent hunger and homelessness by helping people help themselves. | $15,000 |
| 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 |
| Christian Outreach Appeal Long Beach, CA | Fight Hunger and Homelessness in Long Beach Project. | $10,000 |
| Inspire Life Skills Training Inc Cornoa, CA | Life Skills Training | $7,500 |
| Assistance League of Fullerton Fullerton, CA | Operation School Bell | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,490,023 | $28,970 | $488,958 | $401,969 | 12 | $401,969 | $231,892 | $418,863 |
| 2023 | $7,845,483 | $278,862 | $410,604 | $379,750 | 10 | $379,750 | $273,667 | $386,643 |
| 2022 | $7,819,282 | $112,080 | $423,889 | $392,500 | 12 | $412,033 | $233,791 | $404,180 |
| 2021 | $9,171,357 | $231,144 | $452,477 | $422,000 | 23 | $440,838 | $214,405 | $442,429 |
| 2020 | $8,625,196 | $623,147 | $540,111 | $510,000 | 20 | — | $281,934 | $386,739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rhynard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $419K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve community needs, with funding dedicated to education, health, and social welfare organizations.
Recent grantees describe a range of services. Saving Innocence says it supports and empowers people impacted by human trafficking through education, advocacy, partnerships, and systems of care. Journey Out describes providing outreach, diversion programs, therapy, medical services, and educational development to victims of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking. South County Outreach says it works to prevent hunger and homelessness by helping people help themselves. Christian Outreach in Action describes serving homeless and impoverished people in Long Beach and nearby areas, while Inspire Life Skills Training says it supports foster and homeless youth through housing, education, and mentorship. Assistance League of Fullerton describes its work as helping people in need through community-based philanthropic programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $401,969 in 2024. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000. It awarded 10 grants totaling $379,750 in 2023 and 12 grants totaling $392,500 in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $125,000 to Saving Innocence for work with victims of human trafficking in Los Angeles, $120,000 to Hoag Orthopedics for a clinical fellowship program, $52,969 to OC Rescue Mission for renovation matching funds, and $40,000 to Journey Out for its program serving victims of commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. Other grants included $15,000 to South County Outreach and $10,000 each to the American Academy of Pediatrics Riverside, CASA Youth Center, and Christian Outreach Appeal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website states that it is governed by a board of seven directors serving two-year terms, who make final decisions on grants and expenditures. The 2024 filing lists Duane Rhynard as CEO; Patricia Millard as Secretary; Katherin Henderson as CFO/Director; Cheryl Rhynard as CFO; and Rabina Stenlake, Janice Halikis, Mary Boyd, and Teresa Spitler as directors.
Rhynard Family Foundation is led by Duane Rhynard, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Duane Rhynard
CEO
Chairman → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Janice Halikis
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Mary Boyd
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Rabina Stenlake
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Teresa Spitler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Katherin Henderson
CFO & Director
Treasurer → CFO, 2021
CFO → CFO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Millard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Cheryl Rhynard
CFO
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alvin Rhynard (2020) — Past Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Duane Rhynard (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rhynard Family Foundation
How much does Rhynard Family Foundation give each year?
Rhynard Family Foundation gave $402K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $380K across 10 grants.
What is Rhynard Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rhynard Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $33,497, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rhynard Family Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Rhynard Family Foundation give grants?
Rhynard Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Rhynard Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Rhynard Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rhynard Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rhynard Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saving Innocence ($125,000), Hoag Orthopedics ($120,000) and Oc Rescue Mission ($52,969), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rhynard Family Foundation?
Rhynard Family Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $402K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $419K (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 Rhynard Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve community needs, with funding dedicated to education, health, and social welfare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rhynard Family Foundation?
The foundation’s stated application materials are a one-page cover letter summarizing the grant purpose, amount requested, and project timetable; a completed grant application; and all attachments listed on the… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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