The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc
The Richard C. Munroe Foundation, Inc. is a small family foundation based in Havana, Florida. Its filing type is a private foundation. It supports human services, the arts, and the environment, with particular interest in programs for at-risk youth and people experiencing poverty.
The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc gave $248K across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $248,000
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +56.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,276
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,131,175
- +9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (33 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (74% 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 Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its website asks applicants to submit a brief letter describing their mission, community served, amount requested, and specific reason for the request, along with a completed application, proof of tax-exempt status, verification that the grant can be earmarked for a specific purpose, and any additional supporting materials. The filing identifies Bobbie D. Munroe as the application contact and states there are no restrictions on awards. The website says the board meets once a year in late summer or fall.
- Review Cycle
- The stated deadline is August 15. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The stated deadline is August 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Bobbie D Munroe
Mailing address: 466 Champion Oaks Circle, Havana, FL 32333
Phone: (404) 351-6976
Website: https://rcmfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc
Who The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gadsden Wellness ($12K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 242 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it prefers to focus on the metro Atlanta area to facilitate monitoring, unless a board member has specific information about an applicant. In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to Georgia recipients and 17% to Florida recipients; the remainder went to California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 58 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $198K (2023) to $272K (2022). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Wellness Quincy, FL | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Agape Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Decatur Cooperative Ministry Decatur, GA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Streetwise Georgia Lawrenceville, GA | General Purpose | $9,000 |
| Word Theatre Studio City, CA | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Havana History and Heritage Society Havana, FL | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Hispanic Alliance GA Gainesville, GA | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Southern Souls Rescue Harlem, GA | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Ada Developers Academy Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Black Mountain Presbyterian Church Black Mountain, NC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,131,175 | $548,256 | $283,269 | $248,000 | 58 | $268,323 | $533,310 | $282,448 |
| 2023 | $2,867,669 | $210,430 | $230,392 | $197,500 | 37 | $216,877 | $196,915 | $257,468 |
| 2022 | $2,888,093 | $162,684 | $322,453 | $272,000 | 44 | $291,065 | $148,803 | $268,041 |
| 2021 | $3,047,964 | $730,121 | $284,309 | $234,900 | 49 | $253,120 | $698,932 | $257,504 |
| 2020 | $2,589,325 | $141,653 | $290,266 | $251,000 | 54 | — | $120,203 | $227,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to “Help Communities Help Themselves.” Its primary focus areas are human services, the arts—especially programs that aid at-risk populations—and the environment.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Decatur Cooperative Ministry described its work helping families facing homelessness find stable homes; StreetWise Georgia described providing emergency food and clothing; and Hispanic Alliance Georgia described connecting Latino families with food and other services. Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused on building-material reuse, home repairs, childcare, and assistance for people experiencing domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $248,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $4,000. The foundation’s website says grants are typically $3,000 to $15,000. It prefers specific project or capital expenses over operating expenses, generally limits grants to an organization to no more than three over time, and says many grants are one-time awards.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $12,000 to Gadsden Wellness, $10,000 each to Agape and Decatur Cooperative Ministry, and $9,000 to StreetWise Georgia. The filing lists each of these grants as for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard C. Munroe as president, Jan H. Munroe as treasurer, and Bobbie D. Munroe as secretary.
The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc is led by Richard C. Munroe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard C. Munroe
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bobbie D. Munroe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jan H. Munroe
Treasurer
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 Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc
How much does The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc give each year?
The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc gave $248K across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 37 grants.
What is The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,276, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc give grants?
The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (17 grants), Decatur, GA (3 grants), Quincy, FL (3 grants) and Gainesville, GA (3 grants).
Does The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gadsden Wellness ($12,000), Agape ($10,000) and Decatur Cooperative Ministry ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc?
The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $268K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to “Help Communities Help Themselves.” Its primary focus areas are human services, the arts—especially programs that aid at-risk populations—and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1925844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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