The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Jacksonville, FL EIN: 47-2564002

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.

Key facts about The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
47-2564002
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$415,168
Grants made (2024)
82
Average grant
$5,063
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$4,447,338
Primary geography
Florida (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.4M

-0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$415K

+36.9% YoY

Grant Count

82

+28.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+6.9% YoY

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.

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.

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).

How to Apply

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.

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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

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.

Cities

JesupFernandina BeachJacksonvilleYuleeWaycrossLudowiciBaxleySavannahJaxOdumAtlantaBrunswickScrevenAthensOlympiaRentonSausalitoBooneDetroitFolkston

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grant2020 105 grants2021 95 grants2022 64 grants2023 82 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $303K (2023) to $521K (2022). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $415K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Boys and Girls Club of Northeast FL: $46K across 3 grantsBoys and Girls Club ofNortheast FL$46K · 3 grantsEat Your Yard Jax Inc: $46K across 3 grantsEat Your Yard Jax Inc$46K · 3 grantsJacksonville Arts & Music School (Jams): $46K across 3 grantsJacksonville Arts & MusicSchool (Jams)$46K · 3 grantsUnited Way of Northeast Florida: $31KUnited Way of NortheastFlorida$31KGeorgia Natural Resources Foundation: $22KGeorgia Natural ResourcesFoundation$22KThe Boys and Girls Club of the Altamaha Area: $18K across 4 grantsThe Boys and Girls Club of theAltamaha Area$18K · 4 grantsWayne County Education Foundation: $18KWayne County EducationFoundation$18KTabitha's Place: $17K across 4 grantsTabitha's Place$17K · 4 grantsWayne County Protective Agency Inc - Fairhaven: $15K across 4 grantsWayne County Protective AgencyInc - Fairhaven$15K · 4 grantsBarnabas Center Inc: $14KBarnabas Center Inc$14K

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

344<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 344 grants of 347 (99%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FLOperations$31,231
Boys and Girls Club of Northeast FL Fernandina Beach, FLOperations$28,975
Eat Your Yard Jax Inc Jax, FLOperations$28,975
Jacksonville Arts & Music School (Jams) Jacksonville, FLOperations$28,975
Georgia Natural Resources Foundation Atlanta, GAOperations$21,609
Wayne County Education Foundation Jesup, GAOperations$18,000
Barnabas Center Inc Fernandina Beach, FLOperations$14,000
Nassau County Council on Aging Fernandina Beach, FLOperations$13,000
The Boys and Girls Club of the Altamaha Area Jesup, GAOperations$13,000
Nassau Education Foundation Fernandina Beach, FLOperations$12,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $415,168 82
2023 $303,260 64
2022 $521,481 95
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,447,338$4,487,266$4,613,519
Revenue$400,798$209,729$245,281
Expenses$440,726$335,982$536,411
Qualifying Distributions$415,168$303,260$521,481
Net Investment Income$197,576$97,917$197,376
Distributable Amount$245,678$227,134$242,133

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Application contact: Jane Rorick
Mailing address: 1301 Riverplace Blvd Suite 2300, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 357-4600

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.

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