The Rink Family Foundation Inc
The Rink Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Bloomington, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $718K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $45K.
The Rink Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rink Family Foundation Inc gave $50K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,550
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,194
- +54.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $718,294
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Rink Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indiana University Foundation ($25K). Together the top 8 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rink Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $51K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Hoosiers for Good Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $6,750 |
| YMCA Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| New Hope for Famiilies Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $250 |
| Hoosier Hills Food Bank Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $250 |
| 19TH Century Club Oak Park, IL | General Fund | $200 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Aurora, CO | General Fund | $100 |
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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 | $718,294 | $251,713 | $58,468 | $49,550 | 8 | $50,300 | $44,624 | $36,360 |
| 2023 | $529,172 | $186,543 | $50,829 | $44,180 | 11 | $44,930 | $159,689 | $30,810 |
| 2022 | $393,458 | $88,225 | $52,916 | $50,950 | 5 | $51,730 | $29,306 | $36,243 |
| 2021 | $358,149 | $62,427 | $40,725 | $38,575 | 9 | $39,325 | $19,328 | $39,234 |
| 2020 | $336,447 | $36,802 | $32,384 | $29,700 | 7 | — | $17,759 | $34,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rink Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rink Family Foundation Inc is led by Lawrence D. Rink, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence D. Rink
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor J. Rink
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott L. Rink
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Rink Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Rink Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rink Family Foundation Inc gave $50K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 11 grants.
What is The Rink Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rink Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,125, and its average grant was $6,194, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rink Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rink Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IN (6 grants).
Does The Rink Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rink Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rink Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rink Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Indiana University Foundation ($25,000), Hoosiers for Good ($15,000) and Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington ($6,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rink Family Foundation Inc?
The Rink Family Foundation Inc reported $718K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rink Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rink Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3329351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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