Rhyu Foundation
Rhyu Foundation is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Its 2024 filing describes support for education expenses through scholarships and grants, as well as grants to promote youth and young adults’ access to sports and its benefits.
Rhyu Foundation at a glance
In short: Rhyu Foundation gave $580K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $580,210
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $29,011
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,074,531
- +53.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rhyu Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists an application form and materials for scholarships. Applicants must be at least 14, be full-time students in good standing, and attend or have acceptance for the following academic year at an eligible program. Applicants must not be directly related to a board member; U.S. citizenship is not required.
- Review Cycle
- Rolling basis, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Rolling basis, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Nycole Stawinoga
Mailing address: 1743 Dumbarton St, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone: (630) 254-3030
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rhyu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nittany Lion Wrestling Club ($100K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($360,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 20 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution lists Virginia at 23%, Pennsylvania at 17%, Florida at 11%, and Colorado at 7%. The largest listed award went to an organization in Pennsylvania, and another notable award went to an organization in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rhyu Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $580K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nittany Lion Wrestling Club State College, PA | Grant to help promote education and training of wrestling | $100,000 |
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $360,000 |
| Wrestle Like a Girl Colorado Springs, CO | sponsorship to help empower girls and women using the sport of wrestling to become leaders in life | $40,000 |
| Daejun Catholic Parish | grant to support disability care center | $28,704 |
| Flower Village | Grant for senior center orphanage | $21,909 |
| Carter Spectrum Golf Coral Springs, FL | Golf Sponsorship to support youth development through access to golf | $11,500 |
| Busan Catholic Parish | Grant to support new church | $7,542 |
| Go Fund Me Samantha Havenner Memorial Fund Redwood City, CA | Grant to support funderal expenses | $5,000 |
| GongJu Autism Center | grant to provide resources and support for those with autism | $2,535 |
| Learn Serve International Washington, DC | Support the organizations mission to equip high school students with leadership skills to tackle important issues | $2,020 |
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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 | $1,074,531 | $989,296 | $613,508 | $580,210 | 20 | $613,507 | $579,165 | $24,689 |
| 2023 | $698,743 | $582,710 | $86,314 | — | — | — | $229,846 | — |
| 2022 | $201,763 | $196,313 | $584 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rhyu Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes scholarships and grants for education expenses, including awards for youth and kids who give. Its stated eligibility rules include attendance or acceptance for the following academic year at a career certification program, college, technical college, or another program determined by the board. The filing also describes grants to promote access to and the benefits of sports for youth and young adults.
Among the supported organizations, Nittany Lion Wrestling Club describes its mission as promoting education and training in wrestling rules and techniques, as well as physical and mental fitness. Wrestle Like a Girl describes its work as empowering girls and women through wrestling to become leaders in life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $580,210. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Notable awards included $100,000 to Nittany Lion Wrestling Club to help promote education and training in wrestling; $40,000 to Wrestle Like a Girl for its wrestling-related sponsorship; and $28,704 to Daejun Catholic Parish to support a disability care center. The filing also lists multiple scholarships to individual recipients, including awards of $50,000, $30,000, and $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Rhyu as president, Nycole Stawinoga as treasurer and secretary, and Justin Fineberg as a board member.
Rhyu Foundation is led by James Rhyu, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Rhyu
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Fineberg
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Nycole Stawinoga
Treasurer Secretary
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Rhyu Foundation
How much does Rhyu Foundation give each year?
Rhyu Foundation gave $580K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Rhyu Foundation's typical grant size?
Rhyu Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,011, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rhyu Foundation give grants?
Rhyu Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and Florida (11%).
Does Rhyu Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Rhyu Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for education expenses" (10 grants).
Who are Rhyu Foundation's largest grantees?
Rhyu Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nittany Lion Wrestling Club ($100,000), Wrestle Like a Girl ($40,000) and Daejun Catholic Parish ($28,704), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($360,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rhyu Foundation?
Rhyu Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $614K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rhyu Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes scholarships and grants for education expenses, including awards for youth and kids who give. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rhyu Foundation?
The filing lists an application form and materials for scholarships. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rhyu Foundation's EIN?
Rhyu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3875964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rhyu Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rhyu-foundation-morg_1bfc9cddce2145aabd6a9a8d6ba9467b
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