RJS Foundation Inc. is a privately funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2015 by Robert & Cynthia Scannell, the Foundation works to address critical community, housing, and educational needs, particularly in areas inhabited by marginalized populations. The organization operates both domestically and internationally, with a significant presence in Central Indiana and global partnerships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+103.9% YoY
Grant Count
14
+55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$178K
+31.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "At the RJS Foundation, we believe in a brighter future. We strive to pave pathways for progress, ignite potential, and foster growth in communities globally. Together with nonprofit partners, we work to address critical community, housing and educational needs, particularly in areas inhabited by marginalized populations."
Core Values:
- Commitment to Excellence: Upholding the highest standards of integrity and passion in all work to ensure impactful changes that last
- Collaboration at the Core: Building strong partnerships within Indiana and global communities, believing in the power of collective goals
- Global Reach with a Local Touch: Maintaining a global footprint while remaining rooted in understanding and serving individual community needs
Primary Focus Areas:
- Housing and transitional living support
- Educational initiatives
- Community development
- Therapeutic and recreational horseback riding programs
- International development and outreach
Grantmaking
The Foundation accepts grant applications for funding requests related to addressing community, housing, and/or educational needs. Organizations may submit a Letter of Inquiry for initial consideration. If the Foundation determines that a cause aligns with its mission and annual funding goals, the organization will be invited to submit a full grant application.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Domestic:
- Primary focus in Indiana, particularly Central Indiana
- Secondary activity in Kansas
International:
- India (supporting livelihoods for women in South India)
- Nicaragua (building homes and schools in underdeveloped areas)
- Ghana (partnership with World Vision for clean water, school, and medical facility)
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $6,898,735
- Total revenue: $2,886,947
- Total expenses: $2,826,625
- Net income: $60,322
- Total liabilities: $500
Staffing:
- 1 employee (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,898,735 | $6,506,773 | $6,088,981 |
| Revenue | $2,886,947 | $1,880,960 | $5,976,813 |
| Expenses | $2,826,625 | $1,463,168 | $1,015,221 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,634,532 | $1,443,281 | $885,991 |
| Net Investment Income | $234,000 | $427,250 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $304,218 | $291,137 | $15,905 |
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
50 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rjs Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders:
- Robert Scannell
- Cynthia Scannell
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA CYNTHIA SCANNELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 28 | $115,203 |
| ROBERT J SCANNELL | PRESIDENT / CHAIRMAN | 0.1 | — |
| DOUGLAS L SNYDER | VICE CHAIRMAN | 0.1 | — |
| JAMES C CARLINO | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| DAVE JOHNSON | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| NADINE DYER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Transitional Living Programs:**
In 2017, the Foundation officially launched its Transitional Living Program, headquartered at a residential facility known as the "Butterfly House." The Foundation supports multiple Butterfly House locations:
RSI Foundation makes fourteen grants to community nonprofits in the Rahway,A facility in Plainfield, Indiana (built in partnership with Family Promise of Hendricks County), consisting of two duplexes that can house up to six families—mothers and their children—transitioning out of housing instability
A 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Westfield, Indiana, serving as supportive living for single mothers and their children, with mentorship and structured programming to aid transition to independent living
**Partner Organizations:**
The Foundation works with the following partners:
Agape Unbridled Hope
Brookside Community Development Corporation
The O'Connor House
Family Promise of Hendricks County
Nicaragua Resource Network
Shepherd Community Center
Mephibosheth Ministries
World Vision
**International Impact:**
Through the Foundation's support, more than 250 women in South India have been blessed with sustaining livelihoods through partnerships with organizations like Agape Interfaith Ministries.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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