RTR Foundation
RTR Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $9K.
RTR Foundation at a glance
In short: RTR Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $4,360
- +311.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,180
- +105.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,180
- Total assets
- $226,783
- -1.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who RTR Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Smile Train ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How RTR Foundation gives
- Giving grew 336% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2024) to $8K (2020). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Train New York, NY | For an international childrens charity with a sustainable approach to a single, solvable problem: cleft lip and palate. | $3,000 |
| Bix Men Pedestrain Safety Foundatio Spokane, WA | To foster safer roadways by emphasizing pedestrian safety and promoting awareness of traffic rules. | $1,360 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $226,783 | $9,389 | $12,413 | $4,360 | 2 | $12,413 | $9,389 | $14,918 |
| 2025 | $229,807 | $15,042 | $7,667 | $1,060 | 1 | $7,667 | $15,042 | $13,339 |
| 2024 | $222,432 | $21,480 | $6,999 | $500 | 1 | $6,999 | $21,480 | $11,475 |
| 2023 | $207,951 | $6,917 | $5,010 | $1,000 | 1 | $5,010 | $6,917 | $11,495 |
| 2022 | $206,044 | $25,641 | $13,349 | $1,000 | 1 | $13,349 | $25,641 | $12,945 |
| 2021 | $193,752 | $43,835 | $8,568 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $43,835 | $9,615 |
| 2020 | $158,485 | $28,530 | $12,008 | $8,018 | 3 | — | $28,530 | $9,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RTR Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RTR Foundation is led by Herng-Kuan Ju, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Herng-Kuan Ju
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chit Ju
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 RTR Foundation
How much does RTR Foundation give each year?
RTR Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is RTR Foundation?
RTR Foundation reported $227K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is RTR Foundation?
RTR Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cupertino, CA. It holds $227K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does RTR Foundation operate?
RTR Foundation has awarded grants in California, Minnesota, New York, Washington.
What is RTR Foundation's EIN?
RTR Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5149199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2026
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