RSF Global Foundation
RSF Global Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $210K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $41K.
RSF Global Foundation at a glance
In short: RSF Global Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $510.667), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,532
- -48.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $511
- -65.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $210,434
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who RSF Global Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heal the Planet ($532). Together the top 3 received $2K.
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How RSF Global Foundation gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $9K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heal the Planet Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $532 |
| KMS Friends Of Instrumental Music Cupertino, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Steven Creek Elementary Cupertino, CA | Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,434 | $40,561 | $1,670 | $1,532 | 3 | $1,567 | $40,561 |
| 2024 | $171,500 | $4,308 | $9,313 | $2,950 | 2 | $4,541 | $4,308 |
| 2023 | $184,070 | $4,652 | $7,389 | $1,542 | 3 | $3,003 | $4,652 |
| 2022 | $193,472 | $42,244 | $10,262 | $8,758 | 7 | $9,134 | $42,244 |
| 2021 | $156,387 | $4,347 | $8,136 | $5,700 | 3 | — | $4,347 |
| 2020 | $157,920 | $16,007 | $5,874 | $2,199 | 2 | — | $16,007 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RSF Global Foundation is led by Ryan C Lin, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan C Lin
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie D Lin
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 RSF Global Foundation
How much does RSF Global Foundation give each year?
RSF Global Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
What is RSF Global Foundation's typical grant size?
RSF Global Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $511, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RSF Global Foundation give grants?
RSF Global Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cupertino, CA (2 grants).
Does RSF Global Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on RSF Global Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is RSF Global Foundation?
RSF Global Foundation reported $210K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $41K.
What is RSF Global Foundation's EIN?
RSF Global Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0831975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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