RPM Foundation
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.
RPM Foundation at a glance
In short: RPM Foundation reported $5K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $4,500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $599,127
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $220,604
- -52.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $388,582
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who RPM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $130K (2021). In 2024 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McPherson College McPherson, KS | Scholarship funding. | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | Scholarship funding. | $23,000 |
| IYRS School of Technology & Trade Newport, RI | Scholarship funding. | $10,000 |
| The Apprenticeshop Rockland, ME | Scholarship funding. | $10,000 |
| Gilmore Museum Hickory Corners, MI | Scholarship funding. | $9,825 |
| Center for Wooden Boats Seattle, WA | Scholarship funding. | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $599,127 | $220,604 | $388,582 | $4,500 | Total only | — |
| 2023 | $656,157 | $467,101 | $376,304 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $595,180 | $282,480 | $469,781 | $90,825 | 6 | $18 |
| 2021 | $749,647 | $453,412 | $430,115 | $129,664 | 8 | $6 |
| 2020 | $652,906 | $165,778 | $378,706 | $44,500 | 4 | $27 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About RPM Foundation
Based on IRS filings
RPM Foundation is a public charity 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. In 2024, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RPM Foundation is led by David Madeira, Vice Chair, CEO & Aat since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Madeira
Vice Chair, CEO & Aat
Vice Chair → Vice Chair, CEO & Aat, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Ellis
Executive Director & Rpm
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $100K (2024)
Gary Yamamoto
Executive Director & Acm
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Towers
Chairman
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
B Corry McFarland
Past Chairman
Chair → Past Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Greenfield
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Gary May
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
TG Mittler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Cobb
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Weyerhaeuser
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Gartner
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Holmes
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Granberg
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Flickinger
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Baker Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Barline
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Paul Miller (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President & Aat
- Former: Tom Hedges (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Linda Merkel (2021–2022) — Executive Director & Aow
- Former: Richard Davis (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tabetha Hammer (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Brad Phillips (2021) — Executive Director & Acm
- Former: Jennifer Maher (2020) — CEO
- Former: Karl Anderson (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Nick Ellis (Exec Director, RPM).
Frequently asked questions about RPM Foundation
How much does RPM Foundation give each year?
RPM Foundation reported $5K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is RPM Foundation?
RPM Foundation reported $599K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $221K.
What is RPM Foundation?
RPM Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tacoma, WA. It holds $599K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does RPM Foundation operate?
RPM Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington.
What is RPM Foundation's EIN?
RPM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2102643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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