The Rinkle Family Foundation
To support, or carry out the purposes of, the class of 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), & 509(a)(2) organizations (the "supported class") that promote/perform education and/or christian activities, including (but not limited to) christian evangelism, edification and stewardship.
The Rinkle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rinkle Family Foundation gave $431K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,000
- +4210.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $71,833
- +618.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $5,480,316
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rinkle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Highland Lakes Crisis Network ($264K). Together the top 6 received $431K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 29 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rinkle Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 154% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $431K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $431K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes Crisis Network Marble Falls, TX | General Support | $263,500 |
| Spicewood Baptist Church Spicewood, TX | General Support | $95,000 |
| K-Love Radio (Educational Media Fdn) Rocklin, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| New Generations Wheaton, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries of the Valley Lafayette, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Champion Ministries (Groundwire) Castle Rock, CO | General Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,480,316 | $229,591 | $503,925 | $431,000 | 6 | $229,591 |
| 2024 | $5,341,444 | $2,210,305 | $48,916 | $10,000 | 1 | $143,625 |
| 2023 | $2,988,853 | $147,540 | $293,974 | $259,000 | 5 | $147,540 |
| 2022 | $2,848,583 | $165,510 | $201,119 | $170,000 | 10 | $65,510 |
| 2021 | $3,365,276 | $260,498 | $159,818 | $120,000 | 7 | $160,498 |
| 2020 | $3,060,726 | $435,427 | $322,218 | $287,500 | 10 | $339,427 |
About The Rinkle Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Rinkle Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $431K. Net investment income was $230K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rinkle Family Foundation is led by Victor M. Rinkle, Chairmen & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Victor M. Rinkle
Chairmen & President
President & Treasurer → Chairmen & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Hulburd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula K. Rinkle
Trustee, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Seeba
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee From Feb → Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jon Bill Reeves (2022–2023) — Trustee to July
- Former: Emanuel J. Kallina II (2020–2022) — Trustee to Feb
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rinkle Family Foundation
How much does The Rinkle Family Foundation give each year?
The Rinkle Family Foundation gave $431K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is The Rinkle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rinkle Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $71,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Rinkle Family Foundation give grants?
The Rinkle Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%).
Does The Rinkle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rinkle Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Rinkle Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rinkle Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Highland Lakes Crisis Network ($263,500), Spicewood Baptist Church ($95,000) and K-Love Radio (Educational Media Fdn) ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rinkle Family Foundation?
The Rinkle Family Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $230K.
What is The Rinkle Family Foundation?
The Rinkle Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Rinkle Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rinkle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2267654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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