The RITA Foundation Jax Inc
To raise money and awareness in the fight to find a cure for breast cancer and other cancers in Jacksonville. Florida.
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc at a glance
In short: The RITA Foundation Jax Inc gave $366K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $365,637
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,127
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,400
- Total assets
- $8,129
- -55.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The RITA Foundation Jax Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baptist Med Ctr Beaches ($194K). Together the top 5 received $366K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 22 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The RITA Foundation Jax Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). 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 $173K (2020) to $402K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Med Ctr Beaches Jax Beach, FL | Cancer equipment programs | $193,750 |
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | Cancer Programs | $117,900 |
| Baptist Med Ctr Clay Fleming Is, FL | Cancer Programs | $24,400 |
| Bsaptist MD Anderson Jacksonville, FL | Cancer Programs | $19,587 |
| Baptist Med Ctr South Jacksonville, FL | Cancer Programs | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,129 | $383,947 | $383,914 | $365,637 | 5 | — |
| 2024 | $18,448 | $403,936 | $403,854 | $402,200 | 5 | $2,319 |
| 2023 | $4,014 | $365,267 | $363,200 | $363,200 | 4 | $1,424 |
| 2022 | $1,947 | $311,669 | $311,549 | $311,000 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $2,413 | $318,419 | $318,709 | $318,200 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $2,118 | $174,236 | $174,226 | $173,104 | 4 | — |
About The RITA Foundation Jax Inc
Based on IRS filings
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Jacksonville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $366K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc is led by Charles R Jantz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles R Jantz
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy J Jantz
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 RITA Foundation Jax Inc
How much does The RITA Foundation Jax Inc give each year?
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc gave $366K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $402K across 5 grants.
What is The RITA Foundation Jax Inc's typical grant size?
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc's median grant in 2025 was $24,400, and its average grant was $73,127, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The RITA Foundation Jax Inc give grants?
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (3 grants).
Does The RITA Foundation Jax Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The RITA Foundation Jax Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Programs" (4 grants).
Who are The RITA Foundation Jax Inc's largest grantees?
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Baptist Med Ctr Beaches ($193,750), Mayo Clinic ($117,900) and Baptist Med Ctr Clay ($24,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The RITA Foundation Jax Inc?
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $384K.
What is The RITA Foundation Jax Inc?
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Jacksonville, FL. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The RITA Foundation Jax Inc's EIN?
The RITA Foundation Jax Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3614273. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
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