RTG Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Birmingham, AL EIN: 63-1285365

RTG Foundation is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $47K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $2K.

RTG Foundation at a glance

In short: RTG Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$11,036
+0.5% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$2,207
+0.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$2,400
Total assets
$46,884
-19.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
Alabama (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who RTG Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Pioneer Bible Translators: $3KPioneer Bible Translators$3KChurch at Brook Hills: $3KChurch at Brook Hills$3KPotters Children Home: $2KPotters Children Home$2KNeverthirst: $2KNeverthirst$2KCompassion International: $636Compassion International$636

The largest 2024 recipient was Pioneer Bible Translators ($3K). Together the top 5 received $11K.

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

26<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

BirminghamArlingtonBowling GreenColorado SpringsPrimm Springs

How RTG Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 422% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$0$5K$10K$15K6 grants2020 5 grants2021 5 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $14K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pioneer Bible Translators Arlington, TXUnrestricted$3,000
Church at Brook Hills Birmingham, ALUnrestricted$2,600
Potters Children Home Bowling Green, KYUnrestricted$2,400
Neverthirst Birmingham, ALUnrestricted$2,400
Compassion International Colorado Springs, COUnrestricted$636
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$46,884$-514$11,073$11,0365$11,036$1,505$2,615
2023$58,470$-1,477$11,235$10,9765$10,976$1,879$3,121
2022$71,182$19,177$11,268$11,1765$11,176$1,415$3,261
2021$62,725$14,428$9,443$9,4025$9,402$1,047—
2020$57,739$9,939$13,997$13,9766—$541—

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RTG Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

RTG Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Emily Clark

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Clark

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenny Clark

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Denson Parker (2020–2021) — Director

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.

Frequently asked questions about RTG Foundation

How much does RTG Foundation give each year?

RTG Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 5 grants.

What is RTG Foundation's typical grant size?

RTG Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,400, and its average grant was $2,207, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does RTG Foundation give grants?

RTG Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (27%) and Kentucky (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (2 grants).

Does RTG Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of RTG Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are RTG Foundation's largest grantees?

RTG Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pioneer Bible Translators ($3,000), Church at Brook Hills ($2,600) and Potters Children Home ($2,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is RTG Foundation?

RTG Foundation reported $47K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is RTG Foundation's EIN?

RTG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1285365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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