The Rayonier Advanced Materials
The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation of Florida Inc. is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida, established in 2015. It is a company-sponsored foundation affiliated with Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), a publicly traded chemical company specializing in cellulose-based technologies and natural polymers used in filters, food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$415K
+36.9% YoY
Grant Count
82
+28.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to promote health, education, and welfare in the community at large. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Music Education
- Performing Arts
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation is possibly open to applications and does not restrict grantmaking to preselected organizations only.
Grant Range
$2,000–$3,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes funding in areas where the company operates, including:
- Florida: Hastings, Jacksonville, Madison, Ocala, Starke, Yulee
- Georgia: Collins, Dublin, Eatonton, Jesup, Manor, Offerman, Reidsville, Richmond Hill
- Alabama: Andalusia, Elberta
- Additional locations: Juneau (AK), Boise (ID), Kinder (LA), Waynesboro (MS), Antlers (OK), Lake Oswego and North Bend (OR), Portland (OR), Lufkin (TX), Bellevue, Forks, Hoquiam, Issaquah, and other Washington locations
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $4.4–$5.2 million
- Total annual giving: $415,168
- Revenue: $401,000
- Expenses: $441,000
- Giving rate: Approximately 6.6% of assets
Staffing: The foundation operates with limited staffing, relying on volunteer board members who work approximately 0.25 hours per week with no compensation.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Fl ($28,975), Eat Your Yard Jax Inc ($28,975), Jacksonville Arts & Music School (jams) ($28,975).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION PACT INC WAYCROSS, GA | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| ALTAMAHA RIVER LEISURE AND SERVICES AUTHORITY BAXLEY, GA | OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| ALTAMAHA RIVER PARTNERSHIP BAXLEY, GA | OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| AMERICA'S YOUTH FERNANDINA BEACH, FL | OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| APPLING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BAXLEY, GA | OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| BARNABAS CENTER INC FERNANDINA BEACH, FL | OPERATIONS | $14,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF WAYNE COUNTY JESUP, GA | OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHEAST FL FERNANDINA BEACH, FL | OPERATIONS | $28,975 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHEAST FL FERNANDINA BEACH, FL | OPERATIONS | $11,148 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHEAST FL FERNANDINA BEACH, FL | OPERATIONS | $5,546 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- De Lyle W Bloomquist, Chair
- James L Posze Jr., President
- Michael H Walsh, Treasurer
- Brenda K Davis, Secretary
- Clayton W Bethea, Director
- Mark J Homans, Director
- Marcus J Moeltner, Director
- Michael Osborne, Director
- Jennifer Holcomb, Assistant Secretary
Contact:
- Windi Kapugia, Contact Person
- Phone: 904-357-4600
- Email: kapugia@rayonieram.com
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE LYLE W BLOOMQUIST | CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| JAMES L POSZE JR | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL H WALSH | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| BRENDA K DAVIS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| CLAYTON W BETHEA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MARK J HOMANS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MARCUS J MOELTNER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL OSBORNE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JENNIFER HOLCOMB | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated recent grant activity, with multiple announcements of grant awards to nonprofit organizations in its service areas. In 2024, 46 North Florida organizations received grants from the foundation. The foundation also awards grants to nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest region where the company operates.
46 North Florida Organizations Receive Grants From RayonierSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Rayonier Advanced Materials fund?
The foundation supports programs designed to promote health, education, and welfare in the community at large. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Music Education • Performing Arts • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from The Rayonier Advanced Materials?
**Grant Activity:** • Approximately 82 grants awarded annually • Median grant size: $2,000–$3,000 • Grant range: $25–$50,000 • Total annual giving: $295,760–$480,209 **Application Status:** The foundation is possibly open to applications and does not restrict grantmaking to preselected organizations only.
Where does The Rayonier Advanced Materials make grants?
The foundation prioritizes funding in areas where the company operates, including: • **Florida:** Hastings, Jacksonville, Madison, Ocala, Starke, Yulee • **Georgia:** Collins, Dublin, Eatonton, Jesup, Manor, Offerman, Reidsville, Richmond Hill • **Alabama:** Andalusia, Elberta • **Additional locations:** Juneau (AK), Boise (ID), Kinder (LA), Waynesboro (MS), Antlers (OK), Lake Oswego and North Bend (OR), Portland (OR), Lufkin (TX), Bellevue, Forks, Hoquiam, Issaquah, and other Washington locati…
What size grants does The Rayonier Advanced Materials award?
In 2024, The Rayonier Advanced Materials awarded 82 grants totaling $415K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Rayonier Advanced Materials's EIN?
The Rayonier Advanced Materials's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2564002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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