The RJ Foundation
The RJ Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tempe, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $578K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $10K.
The RJ Foundation at a glance
In short: The RJ Foundation gave $13K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,092
- +428.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,870
- +277.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $156
- Total assets
- $578,196
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (97% 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 RJ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Portland Youth Cycling ($8K). Together the top 7 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The RJ Foundation gives
- Giving grew 214% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $920 (2020) to $13K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Portland Youth Cycling Portland, OR | Youth Cycling | $8,000 |
| Skyline Elem School Portland, OR | Help Fund Reading and PTO for Kids | $4,390 |
| Tempe Diablos Charities Scottsdale, AZ | Youth in Need | $256 |
| Meals on Wheels Hillsboro, OR | Thanksgiving Meals | $156 |
| Greek Open Beaverton, OR | For School for Kids | $115 |
| St Marys Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Food for Thanksgiving | $100 |
| Go Fund ME Tempe, AZ | Help Youth | $75 |
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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 | $578,196 | $20,748 | $23,830 | $13,092 | 7 | $23,830 | $10,025 | $31,321 |
| 2023 | $581,278 | $19,141 | $15,374 | $2,479 | 5 | $15,374 | $6,246 | $34,248 |
| 2022 | $577,511 | $18,852 | $37,354 | $6,966 | 7 | $7,276 | $18,542 | $33,766 |
| 2021 | $596,002 | $17,496 | $9,444 | $4,176 | 7 | $4,176 | $17,496 | $30,863 |
| 2020 | $625,599 | $18,862 | $6,840 | $920 | 3 | — | $14,248 | $29,059 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The RJ Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The RJ Foundation is led by Randolph L. Boles, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randolph L. Boles
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie A. Boles
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 RJ Foundation
How much does The RJ Foundation give each year?
The RJ Foundation gave $13K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 5 grants.
What is The RJ Foundation's typical grant size?
The RJ Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $156, and its average grant was $1,870, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The RJ Foundation give grants?
The RJ Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does The RJ Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The RJ Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The RJ Foundation's largest grantees?
The RJ Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include East Portland Youth Cycling ($8,000), Skyline Elem School ($4,390) and Tempe Diablos Charities ($256), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The RJ Foundation?
The RJ Foundation reported $578K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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 is The RJ Foundation?
The RJ Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tempe, AZ. It holds $578K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The RJ Foundation's EIN?
The RJ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4766814. 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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