RMK Charitable Trust
RMK Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K.
RMK Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: RMK Charitable Trust gave $200K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $200K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $200,000
- -70.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $200,000
- -70.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $5,620,772
- -5.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who RMK Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Respect and Integrity to Animals Inc ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How RMK Charitable Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2021) to $680K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Respect and Integrity to Animals Inc Beverly Hills, CA | For Care and Sheltering of Homeless Animals. | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,620,772 | $171 | $320,430 | $200,000 | 1 | $320,430 | $285,044 |
| 2020 | $5,941,031 | $6,700,850 | $759,819 | $680,000 | 1 | — | $294,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RMK Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $285K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RMK Charitable Trust's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
George W. Moseley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard J. Levine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 RMK Charitable Trust
How much does RMK Charitable Trust give each year?
RMK Charitable Trust gave $200K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $680K across 1 grant.
How large is RMK Charitable Trust?
RMK Charitable Trust reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $285K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is RMK Charitable Trust?
RMK Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2021.
Where does RMK Charitable Trust operate?
RMK Charitable Trust has awarded grants in California.
What is RMK Charitable Trust's EIN?
RMK Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6979031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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