RJR Charitable Foundation
RJR Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $108K.
RJR Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: RJR Charitable Foundation gave $54K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,000
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,800
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,055,583
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who RJR Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Martin De Porres High School ($30K). Together the top 5 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How RJR Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2019) to $54K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Martin De Porres High School Cleveland, OH | General | $30,000 |
| John Owen's Adventure North Royalton, OH | General | $6,000 |
| Poor Clare Colettine Nuns Cleveland, OH | General | $6,000 |
| Providence House Cleveland, OH | General | $6,000 |
| St Edward High School Lakewood, OH | General | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,055,583 | $112,646 | $64,258 | $54,000 | 5 | $58,931 | $108,069 | $57,820 |
| 2024 | $1,009,034 | $43,705 | $55,136 | $46,000 | 5 | $50,644 | $39,591 | $54,622 |
| 2023 | $1,020,720 | $28,090 | $55,445 | $47,000 | 5 | $51,185 | $23,830 | $49,456 |
| 2022 | $1,052,103 | $103 | $61,586 | $51,000 | 5 | $55,504 | $16,912 | $51,423 |
| 2021 | $1,113,675 | $1,041,437 | $12,431 | $4,286 | 1 | $10,198 | $39,204 | $56,909 |
| 2020 | $84,875 | $6,790 | $4,508 | $4,000 | 1 | — | $6,432 | $4,343 |
| 2019 | $82,593 | $5,071 | $4,153 | $4,000 | 1 | — | $5,020 | $4,195 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RJR Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RJR Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dominic V. Perry
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence A. Rice
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 RJR Charitable Foundation
How much does RJR Charitable Foundation give each year?
RJR Charitable Foundation gave $54K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 5 grants.
What is RJR Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
RJR Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $10,800, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RJR Charitable Foundation give grants?
RJR Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants).
Does RJR Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RJR Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RJR Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
RJR Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Martin De Porres High School ($30,000), John Owen's Adventure ($6,000) and Poor Clare Colettine Nuns ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is RJR Charitable Foundation?
RJR Charitable Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is RJR Charitable Foundation's EIN?
RJR Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7174901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work RJR Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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