RMF Foundation
RMF Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaverton, Oregon. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research and healthcare, food systems, arts and culture, community services, education, and libraries.
RMF Foundation at a glance
In short: RMF Foundation gave $1.7M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Oregon. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,688,938
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,426
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $36,910,275
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RMF Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9450 Sw Gemini Dr 14354, Beaverton, OR 97008
Phone: (503) 222-1812
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RMF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 60 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 18% to recipients in Washington, and 3% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is RMF Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $83K; repeat grants $116K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 267% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $460K (2021) to $3.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Cancer vaccine research - clinical trials and elispot analysis machine | $300,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR | Supporting Equitable Food Systems | $250,000 |
| Providence Portland Medical Foundation Portland, OR | Advancing Ai Technology Research | $200,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation Portland, OR | Support for Menopause Medical Director | $105,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation Portland, OR | Purchase software for contrast enhanced mammography (CEM) biopsy capability | $102,938 |
| De La Salle North Catholic High School Portland, OR | General Operating Funds | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood House Portland, OR | Growing Our Village Campaign | $100,000 |
| Portland Art Museum Portland, OR | General Museum Fund | $100,000 |
| Charitable Partnership Fund Portland, OR | Homeless strategy and solutions initiatives - sources and uses analysis project | $75,000 |
| Coach Art Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Funds | $50,000 |
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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 | $36,910,275 | $1,200,673 | $1,877,542 | $1,688,938 | 21 | $1,760,515 | $1,119,381 | $2,569,945 |
| 2023 | $37,587,144 | $13,703,483 | $1,743,806 | $1,592,000 | 14 | $1,652,701 | $1,209,309 | $1,768,571 |
| 2022 | $25,627,467 | $419,588 | $1,475,018 | $1,330,000 | 15 | $1,381,151 | $473,024 | $1,625,062 |
| 2021 | $26,682,897 | $1,949,198 | $621,453 | $460,000 | 6 | $460,000 | $1,140,860 | $1,755,520 |
| 2020 | $25,355,152 | $2,809,330 | $3,448,113 | $3,350,000 | 4 | — | $2,506,716 | $1,461,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RMF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grant purposes included cancer vaccine research, advancing AI technology research, food systems, museum support, and community initiatives. The supported organizations describe their own work in varied terms: Oregon Food Bank says its mission is to eliminate hunger and its root causes; Portland Art Museum describes a mission of engaging diverse communities through art and film and preserving and educating about art; and Neighborhood House says its vision is for every neighbor to have the community and support needed to thrive.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,688,938. Grants ranged from $12,000 to $300,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants included $300,000 to the University of Washington for cancer vaccine research; $250,000 to Oregon Food Bank for supporting equitable food systems; and $200,000 to Providence Portland Medical Foundation for advancing AI technology research. Other grants included $105,000 and $102,938 to Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation for medical director support and mammography biopsy software, respectively; $100,000 each to an individual recipient Salle North Catholic High School, Neighborhood House, and Portland Art Museum; and $75,000 to Charitable Partnership Fund for a homelessness strategy and solutions analysis project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ryan Finley as president and director, Mary Finley as secretary and director, and David E Grein as director.
RMF Foundation is led by Ryan Finley, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryan Finley
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David E. Grein
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Finley
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 RMF Foundation
How much does RMF Foundation give each year?
RMF Foundation gave $1.7M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 14 grants.
What is RMF Foundation's typical grant size?
RMF Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $80,426, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RMF Foundation that year got $83K on average.
Where does RMF Foundation give grants?
RMF Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (17 grants).
Does RMF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of RMF Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RMF Foundation's largest grantees?
RMF Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington ($300,000), Oregon Food Bank ($250,000) and Providence Portland Medical Foundation ($224,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RMF Foundation?
RMF Foundation reported $36.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (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 RMF Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grant purposes included cancer vaccine research, advancing AI technology research, food systems, museum support, and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RMF Foundation?
The foundation 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 RMF Foundation's EIN?
RMF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0875249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RMF 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). RMF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rmf-foundation-morg_18a0635188114b53acafd075e3ad146d
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