The RPM Foundation supports restoration and preservation training programs for the next generation of automotive, motorcycle and marine craftsmen. As the educational arm of America's Automotive Trust, the services, resources and grants provided by the RPM Foundation safeguard the future of the collector vehicle industry by sustaining hands-on training for young adults.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$599K
-8.7% YoY
Revenue
$221K
-52.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$389K
+3.3% YoY
About Rpm Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rpm Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TACOMA, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $599K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $599,127 | $656,157 | $595,180 |
| Revenue | $220,604 | $467,101 | $282,480 |
| Expenses | $388,582 | $376,304 | $469,781 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $18 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Madeira | Vice Chair & CEO,AAT | 0.05 | — |
| Gary Yamamoto | Exec Director, ACM (left July 2024) | 0.05 | — |
| Nick Ellis | Exec Director, RPM | 0.05 | $100,452 |
| TG Mittler | Board Member | 0.05 | — |
| Sam Baker Jr | Secretary | 0.05 | — |
| B Corry McFarland | Past Chairman (Emeritus) | 0.05 | — |
| William Weyerhaeuser | Vice Chair | 0.05 | — |
| James Gary May | Board Member | 0.05 | — |
| Michael Towers | Chairman | 0.05 | — |
| Gerald Greenfield | Board Member | 0.05 | — |
| Trevor Cobb | Treasurer | 0.05 | — |
| Michael Holmes | Board Member | 0.05 | — |
| Alan Granberg | Board Member | 0.05 | — |
| Keith Flickinger | Board Member | 0.05 | — |
| John Barline | Board Member (Emeritus) | 0.05 | — |
| Gary Gartner | Vice Chair (retired Sept 2024) | 0.05 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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