The RJM Foundation
The RJM Foundation is a private foundation based in New Hill, North Carolina. In 2024, it made 27 grants totaling $773,500, supporting organizations in areas including food access, hospitals, wildlife conservation, youth mentoring, and education.
The RJM Foundation at a glance
In short: The RJM Foundation gave $774K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $773,500
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,648
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,492,159
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (61% 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 RJM 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: 3525 Old Us 1 Highway PO Box 72, New Hill, NC 27562
Phone: (484) 228-8327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The RJM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chester County Food Bank ($150K). Together the top 10 received $615K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 128 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 27% to recipients in North Carolina. The remaining shares went to Virginia (5%), Maryland (3%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The RJM Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $718K (2020) to $830K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $774K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Food Bank Exton, PA | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $150,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $140,000 |
| Paoli Memorial Hospital Foundation Paoli, PA | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $125,000 |
| Chester County Hospital Foundation West Chester, PA | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $50,000 |
| North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $30,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy Marshall, VA | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| Camphill Village Kimberton Hills Inc Kimberton, PA | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| Carnivore Preservation Inc - Carolina Tiger Rescue Pittsboro, NC | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc New York, NY | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $20,000 |
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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 | $14,492,159 | $1,078,758 | $925,621 | $773,500 | 27 | $802,288 | $972,865 | $851,848 |
| 2023 | $14,413,348 | $765,170 | $919,009 | $783,500 | 24 | $811,640 | $680,640 | $784,622 |
| 2022 | $14,294,768 | $2,162,302 | $959,131 | $830,000 | 25 | $857,553 | $1,069,831 | $777,903 |
| 2021 | $14,075,271 | $795,437 | $852,281 | $730,000 | 26 | $757,507 | $722,311 | $896,476 |
| 2020 | $14,098,654 | $762,092 | $824,393 | $718,000 | 26 | — | $694,676 | $734,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The RJM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $852K 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 a range of charitable organizations. For example, Chester County Food Bank describes its work as mobilizing and educating its community to ensure equitable access to nutritious and familiar food. Paoli Memorial Hospital Foundation says it raises funds to support Paoli Memorial Hospital, while Chester County Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s care of injured and sick people.
Conservation grantees include American Bird Conservancy, which says it works to conserve wild birds and their habitats, and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, whose stated mission is to conserve birds of prey through science, education, and maintaining a sanctuary. Youth Mentoring Partnership says it helps young people succeed through mentoring, physical fitness, and sports. The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania describes its aims as providing education, advancing research, and providing patient care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $773,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $150,000 to Chester County Food Bank, $140,000 to Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, $125,000 to Paoli Memorial Hospital Foundation, and $50,000 to Chester County Hospital Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were to help fund the recipients’ operating budgets.
Other 2024 grants included $30,000 to North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation; $25,000 each to American Bird Conservancy, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, Carolina Tiger Rescue, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and $20,000 each to National Audubon Society, Natural Lands Trust, and Youth Mentoring Partnership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following trustees: L Jean Macaleer, David K Macaleer, D Scott Macaleer, Cynthia Macaleer Sansone, Isabelle Macaleer, and Nathalie Macaleer.
The RJM Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Macaleer Sansone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D. Scott Macaleer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David K. Macaleer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Jean Macaleer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabelle Macaleer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathalie Macaleer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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 RJM Foundation
How much does The RJM Foundation give each year?
The RJM Foundation gave $774K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $784K across 24 grants.
What is The RJM Foundation's typical grant size?
The RJM Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,648, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The RJM Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The RJM Foundation give grants?
The RJM Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (3 grants), West Chester, PA (3 grants) and Exton, PA (2 grants).
Does The RJM Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The RJM Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The RJM Foundation's largest grantees?
The RJM Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chester County Food Bank ($150,000), Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc ($140,000) and Paoli Memorial Hospital Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The RJM Foundation?
The RJM Foundation reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $802K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $852K (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 RJM Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Chester County Food Bank describes its work as mobilizing and educating its community to ensure equitable access to nutritious and familiar food. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The RJM 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 RJM Foundation's EIN?
The RJM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6953316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The RJM 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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Grantable. (2026). The RJM Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rjm-foundation-morg_abd94a797548467f871b2ec24ffd9d82
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