The RDM Foundation
The RDM Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 grants were described as supporting Jewish causes, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
The RDM Foundation at a glance
In short: The RDM Foundation gave $619K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $619,303
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,745
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,044
- Total assets
- $2,481,689
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (25 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The RDM Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2329 Nostrand Avenue-Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (718) 692-4181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The RDM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohr Shmuel ($168K). Together the top 10 received $537K.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 195 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to recipients in New Jersey, and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The RDM Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 42 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 175% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 509% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $204K (2020) to $619K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $619K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohr Shmuel Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $168,140 |
| American Friends of Beit El Yeshiva Center Forest Hills, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $61,000 |
| ADI Israel Foundation Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $60,000 |
| The Flatbush Community Fund Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $54,000 |
| Mesamchei Lev Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $50,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $43,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel New York, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $36,000 |
| Congregation Agudath Israel Monsey, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Tifrach Monsey, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Magen Lacholeh Inc Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Causes | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,481,689 | $622,967 | $631,093 | $619,303 | 42 | $619,303 | $13,552 | $121,741 |
| 2023 | $2,489,589 | $309,263 | $506,046 | $498,960 | 42 | $498,960 | $2,778 | $123,556 |
| 2022 | $2,686,372 | $313,600 | $263,558 | $254,500 | 40 | $254,500 | $6,930 | $126,392 |
| 2021 | $2,636,330 | $351,434 | $233,692 | $225,280 | 37 | $225,280 | $28,538 | $117,510 |
| 2020 | $2,518,588 | $542,264 | $217,123 | $203,710 | 34 | — | $42,264 | $63,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The RDM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. The purposes listed for its largest 2024 grants describe them as furthering Jewish causes.
The grantees’ own mission statements indicate a range of charitable work. Adi Israel Foundation says it supports rehabilitation centers caring for children with severe disabilities in Israel. The Flatbush Community Fund says it addresses social and financial needs in the Flatbush community. American Friends of Shalva Israel says it supports Shalva’s work with children with disabilities and their families. American Friends of Magen Lacholeh says it provides medical assistance, counseling, equipment, and referrals to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $619,303. Grants ranged from $18 to $168,140, with a median grant of $2,044.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $168,140 to OHR SHMUEL, $61,000 to American Friends of Beit El Yeshiva Center, $60,000 to Adi Israel Foundation, $54,000 to The Flatbush Community Fund, and $50,000 to Mesamchei Lev. The filing lists the purpose of each as furthering Jewish causes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judy Rosenthal and Tomas Rosenthal as trustees.
The RDM Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Rosenthal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tomas Rosenthal
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 RDM Foundation
How much does The RDM Foundation give each year?
The RDM Foundation gave $619K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $499K across 42 grants.
What is The RDM Foundation's typical grant size?
The RDM Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,044, and its average grant was $14,745, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The RDM Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The RDM Foundation give grants?
The RDM Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (29 grants), Monsey, NY (5 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does The RDM Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The RDM Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Jewish Causes" (42 grants).
Who are The RDM Foundation's largest grantees?
The RDM Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ohr Shmuel ($168,140), American Friends of Beit El Yeshiva Center ($61,000) and ADI Israel Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The RDM Foundation?
The RDM Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $619K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The RDM Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. The purposes listed for its largest 2024 grants describe them as furthering Jewish causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The RDM Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The RDM Foundation's EIN?
The RDM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6472758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The RDM Foundation 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The RDM Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rdm-foundation-morg_cc8e72a487db4d8383d67b4ba77231f8
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