The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc
THE RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 82 grants totaling $415,168 to organizations in Florida and Georgia.
The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc gave $415K across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $415,168
- +36.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,063
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,447,338
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Jane Rorick as the contact, with application form and materials listed as N/A. Awards must align with the foundation’s mission and be approved by the foundation president.
- Contact
Application contact: Jane Rorick
Mailing address: 1301 Riverplace Blvd Suite 2300, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 357-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Northeast FL ($46K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
347 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 344 grants of 347 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 39% to recipients in Georgia; the reported share for Alabama was 0%. Listed recipients include organizations in Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, and other Florida communities, as well as Atlanta and Jesup, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc gives
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $303K (2023) to $521K (2022). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | Operations | $31,231 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northeast FL Fernandina Beach, FL | Operations | $28,975 |
| Eat Your Yard Jax Inc Jax, FL | Operations | $28,975 |
| Jacksonville Arts & Music School (Jams) Jacksonville, FL | Operations | $28,975 |
| Georgia Natural Resources Foundation Atlanta, GA | Operations | $21,609 |
| Wayne County Education Foundation Jesup, GA | Operations | $18,000 |
| Barnabas Center Inc Fernandina Beach, FL | Operations | $14,000 |
| Nassau County Council on Aging Fernandina Beach, FL | Operations | $13,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Club of the Altamaha Area Jesup, GA | Operations | $13,000 |
| Nassau Education Foundation Fernandina Beach, FL | Operations | $12,000 |
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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 | $4,447,338 | $400,798 | $440,726 | $415,168 | 82 | $415,168 | $197,576 | $245,678 |
| 2023 | $4,487,266 | $209,729 | $335,982 | $303,260 | 64 | $303,260 | $97,917 | $227,134 |
| 2022 | $4,613,519 | $245,281 | $536,411 | $521,481 | 95 | $521,481 | $197,376 | $242,133 |
| 2021 | $4,904,649 | $351,981 | $465,481 | $451,329 | 105 | $451,329 | $332,632 | $280,964 |
| 2020 | $5,018,149 | $148,282 | $340,429 | $357,914 | 1 | — | $135,567 | $250,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $246K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grantees include organizations working in areas such as community services, urban agriculture, support for older adults, and public education. For example, Eat Your Yard Jax describes its work as educating children and adults about growing healthy food and participating in urban agriculture; Nassau Education Foundation says it supports and enhances public education in Nassau County; and Nassau County Council on Aging says its programs help older residents live independently and provide social activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 82 grants totaling $415,168. Grants ranged from $25 to $31,231, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest awards were $31,231 to United Way of Northeast Florida, $28,975 each to Boys and Girls Club of Northeast FL, Eat Your Yard Jax, and Jacksonville Arts & Music School, and $21,609 to Georgia Natural Resources Foundation. United Way describes its mission as addressing Northeast Florida’s challenges by connecting people, resources, and ideas. Other grantees describe work that includes providing temporary crisis assistance (Barnabas Center) and promoting families’ economic and social independence (Action Pact).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists De Lyle W. Bloomquist as chair; James L. Posze Jr. as president; Michael H. Walsh as treasurer; Brenda K. Davis as secretary; Clayton W. Bethea, Mark J. Homans, Marcus J. Moeltner, and Michael Osborne as directors; and Jennifer Holcomb as assistant secretary.
The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc is led by James L. Posze Jr., President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L. Posze Jr.
President
President → President & Director, 2022
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
De Lyle W. Bloomquist
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus J. Moeltner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark J. Homans
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clayton W. Bethea
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Osborne
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda K. Davis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael H. Walsh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Holcomb
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: William R. Manzer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul G. Boynton (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Clay Bethea (2020) — 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 The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc
How much does The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc gave $415K across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $303K across 64 grants.
What is The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,063, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jesup, GA (39 grants), Fernandina Beach, FL (14 grants), Jacksonville, FL (8 grants) and Baxley, GA (4 grants).
Does The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 82 grants with a stated purpose on The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (82 grants).
Who are The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Northeast FL ($45,669 across 3 grants), Eat Your Yard Jax Inc ($45,669 across 3 grants) and Jacksonville Arts & Music School (Jams) ($45,669 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc?
The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $415K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $246K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grantees include organizations working in areas such as community services, urban agriculture, support for older adults, and public education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2564002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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