The Rinne Foundation
The Rinne Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations working in areas including cancer support, education, health, community services, and food assistance.
The Rinne Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rinne Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,273
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $413,134
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (88% 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 Rinne 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: 2648 Cascadia Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 628-7753
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rinne Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cancer Lifeline ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 88% of grant dollars went to Washington recipients, 8% to Kansas, and 4% to Maryland. The listed grants include recipients in Seattle and Issaquah, Washington; Topeka, Kansas; and Rockville, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Rinne Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 $25K (2020) to $28K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Lifeline Seattle, WA | To offer support for cancer patients, survivors and family members. | $5,000 |
| Ucds Seattle, WA | To encourage students to stretch, reflect, collaborate, and think expansively - enriching their educational growth and ensuring they thrive in school and beyond. | $5,000 |
| Swedish Hospital Foundation Seattle, WA | To Provide the Highest-Quality and Most Compassionate Care. | $3,000 |
| Washington Women's Foundation Seattle, WA | To take a collaborative approach to philanthropy, deeply rooted in community and the belief that bold ideas and forward thinking create meaningful change. | $2,500 |
| Kidvantage FKA Eastside Baby Corner Issaquah, WA | To help kids reach their full potential tomorrow by meeting basic needs today. | $2,000 |
| Washburn University Topeka, KS | To increase scholarship offerings benefiting minorities studying in stem fields. | $2,000 |
| Seattle Academy Seattle, WA | To Prepare Students for College and Life. | $1,500 |
| Hearing Loss Association of America Rockville, MD | To build a hearing health movement empowering millions with, and at risk of, hearing loss to thrive through education, advocacy and a nationwide network of support. | $1,000 |
| Mount Baker Community Club Seattle, WA | To provide a gathering space for neighbors to come together, to get to know each other, and build community. | $1,000 |
| Mount Baker Community Club MLK Jr Scholarship Fund Seattle, WA | To help deserving students achieve the dream of higher education. | $1,000 |
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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 | $413,134 | $18,150 | $33,054 | $25,000 | 11 | $26,686 | $11,782 | $30,010 |
| 2023 | $428,038 | $20,025 | $35,100 | $24,500 | 6 | $26,069 | $13,052 | $26,219 |
| 2022 | $443,113 | $101,627 | $37,279 | $28,000 | 13 | $29,444 | $93,792 | $26,423 |
| 2021 | $378,765 | $15,508 | $39,418 | $26,500 | 12 | $29,155 | $5,744 | $30,883 |
| 2020 | $402,675 | $8,151 | $30,630 | $24,500 | 4 | — | $3,863 | $25,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rinne Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 show support for organizations with varied purposes. Cancer Lifeline describes its mission as improving quality of life for people living with cancer through support and services. Washington Women’s Foundation says it provides long-term, unrestricted capital, organizational support, and networking for social change efforts benefiting women and girls in Washington. Rainier Valley Food Bank describes its mission as nourishing people with food, empowering with knowledge, and serving with compassion.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $25,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. Larger grants included $5,000 each to Cancer Lifeline and UCDS, $3,000 to Swedish Hospital Foundation, and $2,500 to Washington Women’s Foundation. Other recipients included KidVantage, Washburn University, Seattle Academy, Hearing Loss Association of America, Mount Baker Community Club, its MLK Jr Scholarship Fund, and Rainier Valley Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peggy P Rinne as director, president, and treasurer; Robert D Rinne as director and first vice president; Kristin S Rinne as director, vice president, and gifting secretary; and Nancy Rinne as director, vice president, and administrator.
The Rinne Foundation is led by Peggy P. Rinne, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peggy P. Rinne
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin S. Rinne
Director, V.p. & Gifting Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Rinne
Director, V.p. & Administrator
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert D. Rinne
Director & First Vice President
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 Rinne Foundation
How much does The Rinne Foundation give each year?
The Rinne Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 6 grants.
What is The Rinne Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rinne Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,273, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rinne Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Rinne Foundation give grants?
The Rinne Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (8 grants).
Does The Rinne Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Rinne Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Rinne Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rinne Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cancer Lifeline ($5,000), Ucds ($5,000) and Swedish Hospital Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rinne Foundation?
The Rinne Foundation reported $413K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (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 Rinne Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Cancer Lifeline describes its mission as improving quality of life for people living with cancer through support and services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rinne 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 Rinne Foundation's EIN?
The Rinne Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2057678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rinne 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Rinne Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rinne-foundation-morg_ffe218e490ee4772b983da55ea46ede8
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