The RJJB Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997 by Rodney and Jeanna Pilot in Mobile, Alabama. The foundation was created to establish a family legacy of philanthropy and continues to be guided by the shared values, concerns, and passions of the Pilot family. The foundation supports a limited number of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations each year, with a primary focus on the coastal Alabama area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.3M
+28.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-1.3% YoY
Grant Count
35
-7.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+7.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on creating positive change in its community and contributing to causes of eternal value. The foundation provides financial support primarily in three areas:
- Education
- Community Economic Need
- Christian Ministry
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount: $32,000
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the coastal Alabama area. However, grantmaking also reaches organizations in other states including Connecticut and Texas, with the majority of grants concentrated in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $32,345,155
- Total Revenues: $9,009,194
- Total Expenses: $1,814,640
- Total Grants Distributed: $1,282,060
Financial Growth:
- Total assets have grown from $5.9 million in 2011 to $32.3 million in 2024
- Total grants and contributions in 2024: $7,570,530 (a 202.8% increase from 2023's $2,500,000)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,345,155 | $25,160,347 | $23,316,637 |
| Revenue | $9,009,194 | $3,595,968 | $7,781,448 |
| Expenses | $1,814,640 | $1,757,099 | $1,426,594 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,539,749 | $1,523,239 | $1,280,425 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,236,379 | $980,289 | $342,672 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,427,379 | $1,534,833 | $1,474,538 |
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
185 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rjjb Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rodney A. Pilot – Trustee
- Jeanna M. Pilot – Trustee
- Jordan G. Pilot – Executive Director
All three serve in unpaid positions with minimal time commitment (0.5 hours per week reported).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODNEY A PILOT | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JEANNA M PILOT | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JORDAN G PILOT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.rjjb.com
- Email: jpilot@rjjb.com
- Phone: 251-607-7700
- Mailing Address: PO Box 91206, Mobile, AL 36691-1206
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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