RSO Foundation
RSO Foundation is a private foundation based in Incline Village, Nevada. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in animal health and welfare, education, youth programs, and sports.
RSO Foundation at a glance
In short: RSO Foundation gave $902K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in California. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $901,757
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,522
- +25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,125
- Total assets
- $7,722,394
- -10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (21 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RSO Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6633, Incline Village, NV 89450
Phone: (775) 720-1971
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RSO Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Better Together Forever ($320K). Together the top 10 received $767K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 111 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 83% of grant dollars, followed by Nevada (6%), Oregon (5%), Utah (3%), and Georgia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is RSO Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 34 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 271% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $902K (2024) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $902K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Together Forever Glendale, CA | Charitable | $320,000 |
| Mercy Crusade Oxnard, CA | Charitable | $178,326 |
| Five Keys Charter School Oakland, CA | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Save the Wild Trout San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Animal Balance Portand, OR | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Jameson Humane Society Napa, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| DAWG Foundation Mission Viejo, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Operation Kids Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foresters Carpinteria, CA | Charitable | $19,000 |
| Bob Hoover Academy Salinas, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,722,394 | $439,961 | $1,350,994 | $901,757 | 34 | $901,757 | $439,961 | $332,771 |
| 2023 | $8,633,426 | $39,975 | $1,439,999 | $928,223 | 44 | $928,223 | $229,065 | $564,006 |
| 2022 | $10,171,625 | $11,709,634 | $1,676,184 | $1,350,800 | 33 | $1,564,775 | $49,274 | $383,126 |
| 2021 | — | $10,350 | $10,350 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RSO Foundation reported a distributable amount of $333K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions span several areas. Mercy Crusade describes its work as offering low-cost spay and neuter services and affordable veterinary care to address pet overpopulation and promote animal health. Bob Hoover Academy says it uses aviation and flight training to engage young people in educational programs and support their progression to further education or vocational training. Santa Barbara Foresters describes itself as an amateur baseball organization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $901,757. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $320,000, with a median of $5,125. Among the largest grants were $320,000 to Better Together Forever, $178,326 to Mercy Crusade, $65,000 to Five Keys Charter School, and $50,000 to Save the Wild Trout. Other grants included $40,000 to Animal Balance, $30,000 each to Jameson Humane Society and DAWG Foundation, and $25,000 to Operation Kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph Bordeau is listed as President on the 2024 filing.
RSO Foundation is led by Joseph Bordeau, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Bordeau
President
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$65K (2022) → $65K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $65K, to Joseph Bordeau (President).
Frequently asked questions about RSO Foundation
How much does RSO Foundation give each year?
RSO Foundation gave $902K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $928K across 44 grants.
What is RSO Foundation's typical grant size?
RSO Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,125, and its average grant was $26,522, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RSO Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does RSO Foundation give grants?
RSO Foundation gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Incline Village, NV (3 grants), Coalinga, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does RSO Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on RSO Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (34 grants).
Who are RSO Foundation's largest grantees?
RSO Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Better Together Forever ($320,000), Mercy Crusade ($178,326) and Five Keys Charter School ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RSO Foundation?
RSO Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $902K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $333K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RSO Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions span several areas. Mercy Crusade describes its work as offering low-cost spay and neuter services and affordable veterinary care to address pet overpopulation and promote animal health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RSO Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 RSO Foundation's EIN?
RSO Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3044183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does RSO 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). RSO Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rso-foundation-morg_1ec8f218684f4f04a7eb25663c582575
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