RSM US Foundation is a public charity based in Davenport, Iowa, dedicated to building tomorrow's middle market leaders through educational support and community investment. The foundation was established in 2014 and received tax-exempt status in February 2015.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.5M
+8.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.5M
-2.8% YoY
Grant Count
165
-48.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+87.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is dedicated to building tomorrow's middle market leaders by:
- Enhancing educational outcomes through programs designed to create career pathways for individuals to become entrepreneurs or middle market business leaders
- Supporting youth stability through organizations committed to providing stable environments for youth in the areas of hunger, housing, or health, which helps them excel in education
Primary funding focus areas include education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants across multiple program areas:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Illinois, Florida, and Iowa, with expanded reach through the Power of Love campaign to include the United States, Canada, India, and El Salvador.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024)
- Total Assets: $17,497,106
- Total Revenues: $7,047,036
- Total Expenses: $7,007,407
- Total Giving: $6,790,482
2023
- Total Assets: $16.2 million
- Total Revenues: $8.04 million
- Total Expenses: $7.15 million
- Total Liabilities: $844,000
Organization Status
- 501(c)(3) public foundation
- Zero employees (foundation operations)
- Charity Navigator Rating: 79% (Three-Star rating)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,497,106 | $16,170,213 | $13,888,045 |
| Revenue | $7,047,036 | $8,036,477 | $11,436,513 |
| Expenses | $7,007,407 | $7,153,298 | $9,034,475 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $538,892 | $371,002 | $321,183 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG OPHEIM | CHAIR & TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ROBBIE BEYER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHUCK FREEMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RHONDA KLOSLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WENDY SANCEWICH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DONNA SCIARAPPA | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN WATERMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TONY WOOD | FORMER VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| BRIAN BECKER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025**: RSM US Foundation awarded scholarships valued at nearly $440,000 to future innovators
RSM US Foundation Backs Future Innovators with Scholarships Valued at Nearly**2024**: The foundation awarded nearly $400,000 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year and raised $3.4 million through the Power of Love campaign for the twelfth annual campaign year
RSM US Foundation Backs Future Innovators with Scholarships Valued at NearlySubject 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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