RMB Foundation
RMB Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing describes its grant purposes as religious and charitable activities, and its grants include support for organizations in New Jersey and New York.
RMB Foundation at a glance
In short: RMB Foundation gave $58K across 116 grants in 2024 (avg $497.871), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,753
- +138.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 116
- +93.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $498
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (63% 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 RMB Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Jessica Ct, Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: (646) 315-5766
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RMB Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lakewood Township ($21K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 179 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 20% to recipients in New York. The filing also reports 2% for California, 0% for Maryland, and 14% for an unspecified recipient state. Listed recipients include organizations in Lakewood, New Jersey, and Brooklyn and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
Cities
How RMB Foundation gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $58K (2024). In 2024 it made 116 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Township Lakewood, NJ | Religious and Charitable Activities | $21,178 |
| D Gurwicz | Religious and Charitable Activities | $5,098 |
| Tomchei Shabbos Lakewood, NJ | Religious and Charitable Activities | $3,900 |
| YGMH of Montreal | Religious and Charitable Activities | $2,788 |
| Bais Yehuda Shalom Lakewood, NJ | Religious and Charitable Activities | $1,955 |
| Nachlas Bais Yaakov Inc Lakewood, NJ | Religious and Charitable Activities | $1,700 |
| RCCS Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Charitable Activities | $1,260 |
| RCCS Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Charitable Activities | $1,260 |
| E Horowicz Lakewood, NJ | Religious and Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Nachlas Bais Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | Religious and Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $-61 | $52,238 | $52,805 | $57,753 | 116 | $52,487 | $46 |
| 2023 | $505 | $24,971 | $24,635 | $24,248 | 60 | $24,247 | $42 |
| 2022 | $169 | $25,588 | $31,103 | $30,430 | 1 | $30,430 | $71 |
| 2021 | $5,684 | $30,916 | $33,910 | $33,456 | 1 | $33,456 | $110 |
| 2020 | $8,678 | $37,660 | $29,267 | $28,766 | 1 | — | $70 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RMB Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46 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 foundation’s listed grant purpose is “Religious and Charitable Activities.” Its grantees describe a range of activities: Nachlas Bais Yaakov says it provides Jewish and secular education for elementary-aged children; Keren Hatzedaka says it provides for indigent families; and Bais Havaad Linyonei Mishpat says it provides halachic legal services to Orthodox Jews. Agudath Israel of America Community Services says it addresses social challenges through community-service projects in education, human services, and social action.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 116 grants totaling $57,753. Grant amounts ranged from $2 to $21,178, with a median of $100.
The largest listed grants included $21,178 to Lakewood Township; $5,098 to D Gurwicz; $3,900 to Tomchei Shabbos; $2,788 to YGMH of Montreal; and $1,955 to Bais Yehuda Shalom. Each was listed for religious and charitable activities. Other listed grants included $1,700 to Nachlas Bais Yaakov Inc., $1,260 to RCCS, and $747 to Agudath Israel of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Meir Bulman was listed as Principal on the 2024 filing.
RMB Foundation's only listed officer is Meir Bulman, Principal since 2024 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meir Bulman
Principal
Trustee → Principal, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rochelle M Bulman (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 RMB Foundation
How much does RMB Foundation give each year?
RMB Foundation gave $58K across 116 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 60 grants.
What is RMB Foundation's typical grant size?
RMB Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $498, across 116 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RMB Foundation give grants?
RMB Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (38 grants), Brooklyn, NY (36 grants), Monsey, NY (8 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Does RMB Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 116 grants with a stated purpose on RMB Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious and Charitable Activities" (116 grants).
Who are RMB Foundation's largest grantees?
RMB Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lakewood Township ($21,178), D Gurwicz ($5,098) and Tomchei Shabbos ($3,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does RMB Foundation fund?
The foundation’s listed grant purpose is “Religious and Charitable Activities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RMB Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is RMB Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, RMB Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is RMB Foundation's EIN?
RMB Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3968623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RMB 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). RMB Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rmb-foundation-morg_6d76c7a9b5c345a7abb30c603ac75dd4
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