The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc
The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2025, it reported 150 grants totaling $230,500, including grants for missions, ministry, religious camps, education, and other purposes.
The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc gave $231K across 150 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New Jersey. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,500
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 150
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,537
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,350,373
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (8 of 144, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc
- 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. The filing lists Alan Mojonnier as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Alan Mojoinnier
Mailing address: P O Box 19255, Asheville, NC 28815-1255
Phone: (828) 277-1121
Email: mail@rixsonfound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Missions in Many Lands ($113K across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
751 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 745 grants of 751 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 6% to Iowa, 5% to Florida, and 4% to North Carolina. The listed grants also include recipients in states such as Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 150 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 144 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2023) to $367K (2022). In 2025 it made 150 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Missions in Many Lands Spring Lake, NJ | Missions, Ministries | $70,500 |
| Christian Missions in Many Lands Spring Lake, NJ | Refocusing Workers | $20,850 |
| Christian Missions in Many Lands Spring Lake, NJ | Office Expenses | $10,900 |
| Christian Missions in Many Lands Spring Lake, NJ | CMML Missionaies in Need | $8,600 |
| Chrtistian Missions in Many Lands Spring Lake, NJ | Widows & Refocused Missionaries | $3,900 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Missionaries | $3,500 |
| Pittsboro Christian Village Pittsboro, NC | Donation | $3,500 |
| Aletheia Springs Center Ferrum, VA | Religious Camp | $3,000 |
| Bellevue Gospel Chapel Schenectady, NY | Carriacou Relief | $2,500 |
| Dunkerton Diana Roselle Park, NJ | Refocusing | $2,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,350,373 | $274,442 | $285,007 | $230,500 | 150 | $230,500 | $34,482 | $181,967 |
| 2024 | $2,353,217 | $385,057 | $253,401 | $209,100 | 152 | $209,100 | $41,011 | $183,897 |
| 2023 | $2,216,456 | $195,022 | $238,654 | $188,950 | 140 | $188,950 | $86,602 | $143,083 |
| 2022 | $2,255,984 | $196,362 | $419,118 | $367,100 | 158 | $367,100 | $64,239 | $157,691 |
| 2021 | $2,474,250 | $234,552 | $383,831 | $338,050 | 151 | $338,050 | $114,936 | $176,708 |
| 2020 | $2,612,329 | $200,688 | $252,403 | $201,750 | 158 | — | $69,945 | $167,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $182K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for Christian missions and ministry, missionary assistance, religious camps, prison ministry, and education.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Pittsboro Christian Village says it provides a continuing-care retirement community focused on residents’ spiritual and physical well-being. ECS Ministries says it provides biblically sound study resources to help people accept Christ, grow in faith, and share it with others. Emmaus Bible College describes its work as educating and equipping learners for service in ministries, professions, and communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 150 grants totaling $230,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $70,500, with a median of $500. The largest listed award was $70,500 to Christian Missions in Many Lands for “Missions, Ministries.” The same organization also received listed grants of $20,850 for “Refocusing Workers,” $10,900 for “Office Expenses,” and $8,600 for “CMML Missionaies in Need.”
Other 2025 grants included $3,500 to Pittsboro Christian Village, $2,000 each to ECS Ministries and Emmaus Bible College, and $2,000 to Lancaster Bible College. Additional awards included $3,500 to Campus Crusade for Christ for missionaries, $3,000 to Aletheia Springs Center for a religious camp, and $2,000 to ECS Ministries for prison ministry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan Mojonnier as president; Jamie Gilbert as vice president; Thomas Elliott Jr. as secretary; Timothy VanWyck as treasurer; and Sajan Joseph, James Melough, Hanry Sanchez, and Richard Yeskoo as directors.
The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc is led by Alan Mojonnier, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Mojonnier
President
On filings since 2020
$9K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Hanry Sanchez
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
James Melough
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Richard Yeskoo
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Sajan Joseph
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jamie Gilbert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Timothy Vanwyck
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$9K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Thomas Elliott Jr.
Secretary
Secxretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald Dunkerton (2020–2024) — Director Emeritus
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Alan Mojonnier (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc
How much does The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc gave $231K across 150 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $209K across 152 grants.
What is The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,537, across 150 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dubuque, IA (11 grants), Spring Lake, NJ (8 grants), Orlando, FL (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 150 grants with a stated purpose on The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Camp" (52 grants), "North American Missions" (25 grants) and "Donation" (18 grants).
Who are The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Christian Missions in Many Lands ($112,850 across 6 grants), Chrtistian Missions in Many Lands ($3,900) and Campus Crusade for Christ ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc?
The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $182K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Christian missions and ministry, missionary assistance, religious camps, prison ministry, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc?
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 The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6129767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc 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.
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 May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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