RPC Inc Charitable Foundation
RPC Inc Charitable Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Iowa City, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports 65 grants totaling $139,208, all to recipients in Iowa.
RPC Inc Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: RPC Inc Charitable Foundation gave $139K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,208
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,142
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,286,182
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (9 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RPC Inc Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2120, Iowa City, IA 52244-2120
Phone: (319) 338-1184
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RPC Inc Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbus Junction Fire and Rescue ($10K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
316 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 314 grants of 316 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is RPC Inc Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 65 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2020) to $212K (2023). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Junction Fire and Rescue Columbus Junction, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation Des Moines, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County Iowa City, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $6,500 |
| Iowa City Hospice Iowa City, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $5,500 |
| Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County Iowa City, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $5,000 |
| Neighbors Iowa City, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $5,000 |
| STS Peter & Paul Historical Foundation Solon, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $5,000 |
| The Harkin Institute Des Moines, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $5,000 |
| U of I Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $5,000 |
| U of I Museum of Art Iowa City, IA | For Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,286,182 | $214,092 | $144,315 | $139,208 | 65 | $139,208 | $69,698 | $152,992 |
| 2024 | $3,216,055 | $390,096 | $152,395 | $151,245 | 65 | $151,245 | $39,902 | $139,645 |
| 2023 | $2,977,354 | $289,870 | $215,120 | $212,050 | 54 | $212,050 | $39,870 | $130,686 |
| 2022 | $2,902,604 | $244,609 | $175,934 | $174,730 | 62 | $174,730 | $44,609 | $126,245 |
| 2021 | $2,833,929 | $322,227 | $135,510 | $132,000 | 70 | $132,000 | $122,227 | $128,610 |
| 2020 | $2,647,212 | $129,076 | $134,366 | $129,700 | 65 | — | $129,076 | $128,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RPC Inc Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose own missions describe work in higher education, hospice care, food assistance, crisis support, arts and cultural programming, and legal aid. For example, Iowa College Foundation says it works to further the growth and development of private colleges and universities in Iowa, while Iowa City Hospice says it provides compassionate end-of-life care. Community Crisis Services and Food Bank describes providing immediate support for people facing emotional, food, or financial crisis; Summer of the Arts describes offering free arts and cultural programming; and Iowa Legal Aid Foundation says it supports legal aid for low-income Iowans.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $139,208. Grants ranged from $80 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $10,000 each to Columbus Junction Fire and Rescue and Iowa College Foundation, and $6,500 to Community Foundation of Johnson County. Iowa City Hospice received $5,500; Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County, Neighbors, Sts Peter & Paul Historical Foundation, The Harkin Institute, U of I Center for Advancement, U of I Museum of Art, and YMCA of Washington County each received $5,000. These grants were listed for the recipients’ unrestricted use.
Other 2025 recipients included Coralville Community Food Pantry, North Liberty Community Pantry, Summer of the Arts, and Iowa Legal Aid Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas R. Scott as president and treasurer, Todd A. Scott as vice president and secretary, and Mary E. Rindells and William L. Iverson as directors.
RPC Inc Charitable Foundation is led by Thomas R. Scott, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas R. Scott
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Rindells
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William L. Iverson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd A. Scott
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew Banning (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 RPC Inc Charitable Foundation
How much does RPC Inc Charitable Foundation give each year?
RPC Inc Charitable Foundation gave $139K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 65 grants.
What is RPC Inc Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
RPC Inc Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,142, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RPC Inc Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does RPC Inc Charitable Foundation give grants?
RPC Inc Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Iowa City, IA (24 grants), Des Moines, IA (6 grants), Coralville, IA (6 grants) and Solon, IA (3 grants).
Does RPC Inc Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RPC Inc Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RPC Inc Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
RPC Inc Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Columbus Junction Fire and Rescue ($10,000), Iowa College Foundation ($10,000) and Community Foundation of Johnson County ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is RPC Inc Charitable Foundation?
RPC Inc Charitable Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (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 RPC Inc Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose own missions describe work in higher education, hospice care, food assistance, crisis support, arts and cultural programming, and legal aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RPC Inc Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 RPC Inc Charitable Foundation's EIN?
RPC Inc Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1504431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does RPC Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). RPC Inc Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rpc-inc-charitable-foundation-morg_1915d7edfd4f4b2bb28f380c823f3aee
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