RMP Charitable Foundation
RMP Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hempstead, New York. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $200,936; the listed grant purposes were general support.
RMP Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: RMP Charitable Foundation gave $201K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,936
- -37.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,736
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $6,758,216
- +116.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (12 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% 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 RMP Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 291 Elm St, West Hempstead, NY 11552-3224
Phone: (516) 481-4419
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RMP Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Hasc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 102 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed to recipients in New York (50%), California (35%), and New Jersey (15%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is RMP Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 23 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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 $185K (2022) to $324K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Hasc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Congregation Shaarei Tefila Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Bais Yehuda Shalom Jackson, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tomchei Shabbos of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $22,700 |
| Tzidkat Yosef Naphtali Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Chabad Terror Victims Project Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Azamrah Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $6,500 |
| Puah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel of East Midwood Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ashreinu Jam Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $3,600 |
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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 | $6,758,216 | $3,847,008 | $207,906 | $200,936 | 23 | $200,936 | $3,545,784 | $255,115 |
| 2023 | $3,119,114 | $195,847 | $341,945 | $323,750 | 32 | $323,750 | $158,652 | $156,247 |
| 2022 | $3,265,212 | $1,242,708 | $185,445 | $185,250 | 15 | $185,250 | $966,719 | $113,878 |
| 2021 | $2,207,949 | $26,267 | $203,824 | $203,503 | 16 | $203,503 | $946 | $112,686 |
| 2020 | $2,385,506 | $21,677 | $282,525 | $273,500 | 16 | — | $21,652 | $127,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RMP Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $255K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own descriptions cover services for people with special needs, support for victims of terrorism, medical and cancer-related assistance, and aid to indigent families. For example, CAMP HASC describes its work as providing an overnight summer program for people with special needs, and Chabad Terror Victims Project describes its work as supporting victims of terrorism and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $200,936. Grants ranged from $250 to $40,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest grants included $40,000 to CAMP HASC, $35,000 to Congregation Shaarei Tefila, $25,000 to Bais Yehuda Shalom, and $22,700 to Tomchei Shabbos of Los Angeles. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerald Ptashkin as President, Amy Zehnwirth as VP & Secretary, and Leonard Zehnwirth as Treasurer.
RMP Charitable Foundation is led by Jerald Ptashkin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerald Ptashkin
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Zehnwirth
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Zehnwirth
Treasurer
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 RMP Charitable Foundation
How much does RMP Charitable Foundation give each year?
RMP Charitable Foundation gave $201K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $324K across 32 grants.
What is RMP Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
RMP Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,736, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RMP Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does RMP Charitable Foundation give grants?
RMP Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (35%) and New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (9 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Lakewood, NJ (3 grants) and West Hempstead, NY (2 grants).
Does RMP Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RMP Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RMP Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
RMP Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Hasc ($40,000), Congregation Shaarei Tefila ($35,000) and Bais Yehuda Shalom ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RMP Charitable Foundation?
RMP Charitable Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $255K (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 RMP Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own descriptions cover services for people with special needs, support for victims of terrorism, medical and cancer-related assistance, and aid to indigent families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RMP Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states 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 RMP Charitable Foundation's EIN?
RMP Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0843660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RMP Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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