RMS Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Myrtle Beach, SC EIN: 84-2894011

RMS Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K.

RMS Family Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: RMS Family Foundation Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$125,000
-28.6% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
-50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$125,000
+42.9% vs 2023
Median grant
$125,000
Total assets
$13,617
+92.3% vs 2023
Primary geography
North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who RMS Family Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Duke University Parkinsons Research: $125KDuke University ParkinsonsResearch$125K

The largest 2024 recipient was Duke University Parkinsons Research ($125K).

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K4$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

BaltimoreDurhamCharlotteWest Hollywood

How RMS Family Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above 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

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2020 2 grants2021 0 grants2022 2 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2024) to $250K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Duke University Parkinsons Research Durham, NCParkinson's Research$125,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$13,617$137,000$130,464$125,0001$125,000$510
2023$7,081$220,000$218,998$175,0002$175,000$324
2022$6,079$7,000$1,425———$27
2021$504$254,100$253,744$250,0002$250,000—
2020$148$252,400$252,252$250,0001——

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RMS Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $510 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

RMS Family Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Randy Schilsky, Founder on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Randy Schilsky

    Founder

    On filings since 2020

    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 RMS Family Foundation Inc

How much does RMS Family Foundation Inc give each year?

RMS Family Foundation Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 2 grants.

How large is RMS Family Foundation Inc?

RMS Family Foundation Inc reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $510 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is RMS Family Foundation Inc?

RMS Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does RMS Family Foundation Inc operate?

RMS Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Maryland, North Carolina.

What is RMS Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

RMS Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2894011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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