The Rehme Family Foundation
The Rehme Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations and states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Rehme Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rehme Family Foundation gave $6K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $437.857), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,130
- +154.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $438
- +82.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $225
- Total assets
- $62,337
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (71% 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 Rehme Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12601 Promontory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 471-5806
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rehme Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Motion Picture & Television Fund ($3K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (71%), Washington, DC (13%), Iowa (13%), and New York (2%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, rather than a stated geographic funding policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Rehme Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $775; repeat grants $303. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $225 repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 829% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $660 (2021) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture & Television Fund Woodland Hills, CA | To Support Community | $2,500 |
| PEO Foundation Des Moines, IA | To Support Community | $800 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To Support Community | $450 |
| AARP Foundation Washington, DC | To Support Community | $350 |
| Meals on Wheels West Santa Monica, CA | To Support Community | $350 |
| Westside Foodbank Santa Monica, CA | To Support Community | $300 |
| Doctor Paul David Fund Santa Monica, CA | To Support Community | $250 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | To Support Community | $200 |
| PBS Socal Costa Mesa, CA | To Support Community | $200 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation Costa Mesa, CA | To Support Community | $200 |
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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 | $62,337 | $2,564 | $6,145 | $6,130 | 14 | $6,130 | $2,564 | $3,062 |
| 2023 | $60,918 | $2,564 | $2,530 | $2,405 | 10 | $2,405 | $2,439 | $2,988 |
| 2022 | $60,884 | $666 | $1,555 | $1,510 | 10 | $1,510 | $621 | $3,012 |
| 2021 | $61,773 | $3,012 | $1,412 | $660 | 8 | $660 | — | $2,956 |
| 2020 | $59,421 | $174 | $48 | — | — | — | $126 | $2,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rehme Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes education and scholarships, support for older adults, meal delivery, hunger relief, assistance to veterans, and services for people experiencing homelessness. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, the PEO Foundation says it supports the educational and charitable funds of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and provides scholarships for qualified women. Meals on Wheels West says it delivers meals and wellness checks to people who are frail, ill, mobility impaired, seniors, or veterans and helps them live independently. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank says it mobilizes resources to fight hunger in its community. Union Rescue Mission says it provides emergency and long-term services to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $6,130. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median grant of $225. The largest reported grants included $2,500 to Motion Picture & Television Fund, $800 to PEO Foundation, $450 to American Red Cross, $350 each to AARP Foundation and Meals on Wheels West, and $300 to Westside Foodbank. The listed grants state a purpose of “to support community.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert G Rehme as president, Phyllis K Rehme as treasurer, and Robin R Grier as secretary.
The Rehme Family Foundation is led by Robert G. Rehme, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert G. Rehme
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyllis K. Rehme
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin R. Grier
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Rehme Family Foundation
How much does The Rehme Family Foundation give each year?
The Rehme Family Foundation gave $6K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 10 grants.
What is The Rehme Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rehme Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $225, and its average grant was $438, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rehme Family Foundation that year got $775 on average.
Where does The Rehme Family Foundation give grants?
The Rehme Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Iowa (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Santa Monica, CA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Costa Mesa, CA (2 grants).
Does The Rehme Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Rehme Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Community" (14 grants).
Who are The Rehme Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rehme Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Motion Picture & Television Fund ($2,500), PEO Foundation ($800) and American Red Cross ($450), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rehme Family Foundation?
The Rehme Family Foundation reported $62K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rehme Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes education and scholarships, support for older adults, meal delivery, hunger relief, assistance to veterans, and services for people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rehme Family Foundation?
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 Rehme Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rehme Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5756297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rehme Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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