Room to Breathe Project
The Room to Breathe Project (R2B) is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2019, the organization addresses youth mental health and well-being challenges through strategic partnerships and direct program support. R2B operates with a lean structure, employing a small team while leveraging volunteer leadership from its founders.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$113.6M
+96.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
+88.2% YoY
Grant Count
27
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$144K
+109.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
R2B envisions "a world where all young people, and the adults who serve them, are well."
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Enabling a strong start to life for young people ages 0-12
- Supporting culturally appropriate training for caregivers, teachers, parents, and mentors
- Promoting mental health and well-being support where young people are located
- Engaging with key community partners to address systemic issues
The foundation prioritizes the development of social and emotional well-being (SEWB) for both young people and the adults who support them.
Grantmaking
R2B operates primarily through strategic partnerships and direct program support rather than traditional open grant cycles.
Grant Range
** $68,904
Average Grant
** $68,904
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on the San Francisco Bay Area with some national partnerships. Primary service area is San Francisco, with emphasis on SFUSD schools and local youth-serving organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $113,578,452 | 2024 |
| Total Giving | $3,890,572 | 2024 |
| Total Revenues | $54,753,920 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $6,392,770 | 2024 |
| Annual Giving | $2,067,121 | 2023 |
Revenue Growth: Total grants and contributions increased 115.9% from 2023 to 2024 ($25,853,744 to $55,807,521).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $113,578,452 | $57,863,386 | $30,613,014 |
| Revenue | $54,753,920 | $26,939,652 | $20,802,451 |
| Expenses | $6,392,770 | $2,682,706 | $2,233,365 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,198,169 | $2,245,672 | $2,073,833 |
| Net Investment Income | $38,926,115 | $19,692,992 | $20,580,473 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,405,411 | $2,036,163 | $862,108 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jen Hamilton: Co-Founder and President (volunteer, no compensation)
- Seth Boro: Co-Founder and Secretary/Treasurer (volunteer, no compensation)
- Rhonnel Sotelo: Executive Director
The foundation was established following Hamilton's work as an innovation Fellow with The Tipping Point in 2015.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER HAMILTON | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| SETH BORO | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent Activity & Impact
Recent developments and announcements
**16** SFUSD schools participating
**873** educators engaging in well-being practices
**5,500** students served by teachers focusing on their own well-being
**2,000+** participants enrolled in the course launch
Contact Information
- Address: 135 Main St Ste 850, San Francisco, CA 94105-8117
- Phone: 415-890-2296
- Email: hello@r2bproject.com
- Website: www.r2bproject.com
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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