RMW Foundation
RMW Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including manuscript preservation, animal welfare, the arts, music, forest and conservation history, education, and medical research.
RMW Foundation at a glance
In short: RMW Foundation gave $390K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,000
- -32.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,667
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $236,786
- +117.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (64% 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 RMW 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: 30 E 7Th Street Suite 2000, St Paul, MN 55101-4930
Phone: (651) 228-0935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RMW Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hill Museum & Manuscript Library ($140K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 197 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Minnesota recipients received 64% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Massachusetts (15%), New York (5%), Missouri (5%), and North Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is RMW Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 66% 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 (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 $390K (2024) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library Collegeville, MN | Campaign Expense Account, 2 of 3, Hire Fundraiser | $75,000 |
| Animal Sanctuary of St Croix Valley Stillwater, MN | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Art Complex Inc Duxbury, MA | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library Collegeville, MN | Malta study center, france and malta in the age of revolution 1775-1815 (2 of 3) | $35,000 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library Collegeville, MN | Malta Study Center General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| St John's University Collegeville, MN | FR. Rob Koopmann Piano Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church Kansas City, MO | Music Ministry | $20,000 |
| Forest History Society Durham, NC | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Panacetacea Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| American University in Cairo New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $236,786 | $524,925 | $397,228 | $390,000 | 18 | $346,598 | $5,960 | $6,861 |
| 2023 | $109,090 | $648,889 | $591,127 | $574,000 | 21 | $379,876 | $2,326 | $14,929 |
| 2022 | $41,327 | $593,512 | $1,554,290 | $1,526,395 | 65 | $1,108,269 | $20,392 | $40,714 |
| 2021 | $1,004,514 | $661,218 | $1,179,468 | $1,153,744 | 42 | $942,539 | $84,838 | $78,661 |
| 2020 | $1,526,068 | $605,543 | $1,148,034 | $1,119,222 | 51 | — | $40,807 | $108,686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RMW Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 for the foundation is stated in the available information. Its grants include general operating support as well as support for specific projects and purposes. For example, the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library describes its work as preserving and sharing the world’s handwritten past, including digitally preserving endangered manuscripts and making collections available online for scholarship. The Forest History Society says it preserves and helps people use documents of forest and conservation history. The Rett Syndrome Research Trust says its mission is to develop treatments and cures for Rett syndrome and related MECP2 disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $390,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $12,500. Its largest listed grants included $75,000 to the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library for a campaign expense account and fundraiser hire, $50,000 to the Animal Sanctuary of St Croix Valley for general operating support, and $40,000 to Art Complex Inc for general operating support. The foundation also made grants to St. John’s University for a piano scholarship fund, Holy Family Catholic Church for its music ministry, and Panacetea for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert M. Weyerhaeuser as president and director; Ian A. Weyerhaeuser as secretary and director; Andrew Bentinck-Smith as treasurer and director; Sean Deichert as assistant secretary/treasurer; and Justin H. Weyerhaeuser as director.
RMW Foundation is led by Robert M. Weyerhaeuser, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert M. Weyerhaeuser
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bentinck-Smith
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian A. Weyerhaeuser
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin H. Weyerhaeuser
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Deichert
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Carrie W. Farmer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles A. Weyerhaeuser (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth W. Bentinck-Smith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Henry G. Weyerhaeuser (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph S. Micallef (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
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 RMW Foundation
How much does RMW Foundation give each year?
RMW Foundation gave $390K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $574K across 21 grants.
What is RMW Foundation's typical grant size?
RMW Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $21,667, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RMW Foundation give grants?
RMW Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Collegeville, MN (4 grants), Saint Paul, MN (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does RMW Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of RMW Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RMW Foundation's largest grantees?
RMW Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hill Museum & Manuscript Library ($140,000 across 3 grants), Animal Sanctuary of St Croix Valley ($50,000) and Art Complex Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RMW Foundation?
RMW Foundation reported $237K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $347K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RMW Foundation fund?
No mission for the foundation is stated in the available information. Its grants include general operating support as well as support for specific projects and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RMW 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 ↑
What is RMW Foundation's EIN?
RMW Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1906601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RMW 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). RMW Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rmw-foundation-morg_9592eb39ddd14443bbc4bf1ae08eaad6
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