RLH Foundation
RLH Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including colleges, a medical center, arts and cultural organizations, and community organizations.
RLH Foundation at a glance
In short: RLH Foundation gave $175K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Virginia. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $175,490
- +58.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,236
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,172,340
- -3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (10 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RLH Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4201 Gulf Shore Blvd N Unit 301, Naples, FL 34103
Phone: (847) 234-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RLH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hampden Sydney College ($80K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 121 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, Virginia received 47%, Illinois 25%, Florida 11%, Ohio 8%, and Kentucky 6%. These figures describe the locations of reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is RLH Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 19 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2023) to $175K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden Sydney College Hampden Sydney, VA | Operating Funds | $80,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH | Operating Funds | $14,500 |
| Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Lexington, KY | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| North Shore Country Day Winnetka, IL | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida Naples, FL | Operating Funds | $7,740 |
| Church of the Holy Comforter Kenilworth, IL | Operating Funds | $6,500 |
| Artis-Naples Naples, FL | Operating Funds | $6,250 |
| Evans Scholar Foundation Golf, IL | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Sleeping Bear Gateways Council Glen Arbor, MI | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,172,340 | $134,300 | $200,748 | $175,490 | 19 | $175,490 | $109,042 | $173,826 |
| 2024 | $2,238,788 | $112,552 | $134,265 | $110,500 | 14 | $110,500 | $88,787 | $163,588 |
| 2023 | $2,260,501 | $-3,779 | $107,978 | $86,400 | 28 | $86,400 | $46,943 | $133,728 |
| 2022 | $2,372,258 | $20,423 | $134,699 | $105,025 | 31 | $105,025 | $23,766 | $145,560 |
| 2021 | $2,486,534 | $398,061 | $166,887 | $144,750 | 29 | $144,750 | $374,566 | $160,447 |
| 2020 | $2,255,360 | $105,480 | $158,395 | $139,250 | 24 | — | $86,146 | $139,511 |
| 2019 | $2,308,275 | $219,770 | $166,711 | $139,450 | 30 | — | $200,009 | $139,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RLH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of missions: Rush University Medical Center says it works to improve health through patient care, education, research, and community partnerships; the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation says it provides educational support and services for college students; and the American Diabetes Association says it aims to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association describes its mission as enriching, inspiring, and transforming lives through music, community engagement, and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $175,490. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $80,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest reported awards included $80,000 to Hampden-Sydney College for operating funds; $14,500 to Ohio Wesleyan University for operating funds; and $10,000 each to the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation, Rush University Medical Center, and North Shore Country Day, all for operating funds. Other grants included $7,740 to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and $6,250 to Artis-Naples, each for operating funds. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and American Diabetes Association each received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raynelle Heidrick, Lindsay Garrison, and Matthew Garrison as trustees.
RLH Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindsay Garrison
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Garrison
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raynelle Heidrick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 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 RLH Foundation
How much does RLH Foundation give each year?
RLH Foundation gave $175K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 14 grants.
What is RLH Foundation's typical grant size?
RLH Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,236, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RLH Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does RLH Foundation give grants?
RLH Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), Naples, FL (3 grants) and Winnetka, IL (2 grants).
Does RLH Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RLH Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RLH Foundation's largest grantees?
RLH Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hampden Sydney College ($80,000), Ohio Wesleyan University ($14,500) and Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is RLH Foundation?
RLH Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RLH Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RLH Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing 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 RLH Foundation's EIN?
RLH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4130216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does RLH 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). RLH Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rlh-foundation-morg_b203f1766ee34f48827e911cdd4e62c7
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