RJS Family Foundation
RJS Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Prairie Village, Kansas. It reported 15 grants totaling $390,210 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations and initiatives in areas including health, education, and athletics.
RJS Family Foundation at a glance
In short: RJS Family Foundation gave $390K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,210
- +1824.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,014
- +284.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,860,562
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (41% 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 RJS Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8552, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: (913) 908-1102
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RJS Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Mercy Hospital Fund ($70K). Together the top 10 received $364K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 25 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Kansas (41%), Missouri (25%), Texas (15%), Iowa (13%), and New York (4%). Listed grantees also include organizations in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How RJS Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $390K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital Fund Kansas City, MO | General Support | $70,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Network Boone, IA | General Support | $50,000 |
| University of Kansas Athletics Lawrence, KS | General Support of Ku Athletics | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics Austin, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ku School of Education Scholarship Lawrence, KS | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Shawnee Mission, KS | General Support | $33,710 |
| Maddie's Mission Foundation Prairie Village, KS | General Support | $30,000 |
| Variety of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Street Medicine Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,860,562 | $1,917,358 | $473,546 | $390,210 | 15 | $393,960 | $1,339,137 | $446,267 |
| 2023 | $7,416,750 | $6,578,574 | $52,419 | $20,276 | 3 | $24,659 | $671,093 | $377,433 |
| 2022 | $890,595 | $139,511 | $107,091 | $88,112 | 7 | $88,112 | $23,963 | $85,799 |
| 2021 | $2,077,301 | $2,077,301 | — | — | — | — | — | $4,271 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RJS Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $446K 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 available grant examples include general support for health-related organizations, scholarships, support for KU Athletics, and pancreatic cancer research. Among its 2024 grantees, Maddie's Mission Foundation says its mission is to raise awareness, promote education, and generate funding for research and clinical trials for Angelman syndrome and other rare diseases. Kansas City Hospice Inc. describes its mission as bringing expert care, comfort, guidance, and hope to people affected by serious illness or grief.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $390,210 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $70,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $70,000 to Children's Mercy Hospital Fund; $50,000 each to Pancreatic Cancer Network, University of Kansas Athletics, and Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics; $35,000 to KU School of Education Scholarship; $33,710 to AdventHealth Foundation; and $30,000 to Maddie's Mission Foundation. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Variety of Kansas City and $10,000 each to Chicago Street Medicine, Doctors Without Borders, KU Endowment for support to Dr. Al-Rajabi's pancreatic research, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Kansas City Hospice Inc. also received $1,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanne Shaw and Laura J Sargent as trustees.
RJS Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura J. Sargent
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Shaw
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert G. Shaw (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 RJS Family Foundation
How much does RJS Family Foundation give each year?
RJS Family Foundation gave $390K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 3 grants.
What is RJS Family Foundation's typical grant size?
RJS Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,014, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RJS Family Foundation give grants?
RJS Family Foundation's top state is Kansas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (25%) and Texas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (3 grants) and Lawrence, KS (3 grants).
Does RJS Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of RJS Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RJS Family Foundation's largest grantees?
RJS Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Mercy Hospital Fund ($70,000), Pancreatic Cancer Network ($50,000) and University of Kansas Athletics ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RJS Family Foundation?
RJS Family Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $394K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $446K (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 RJS Family Foundation fund?
The available grant examples include general support for health-related organizations, scholarships, support for KU Athletics, and pancreatic cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RJS Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is RJS Family Foundation's EIN?
RJS Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4008313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does RJS Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). RJS Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rjs-family-foundation-morg_f37363a4cb944c178646bb38c5274521
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