The Rme Foundation Inc
The RME Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1989 and based in Buffalo, New York. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on charitable giving in the Western New York region and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$788K
+424.3% YoY
Grant Count
12
-55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+1079.6% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with recent charitable distributions. In 2024, the foundation provided $150,250 in total giving. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Buffalo, New York and the Western New York region, though giving may extend beyond this area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $788,776
- Total Revenue: $63,390
- Total Expenses: $156,954
- Net Income: -$93,564
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $150,250
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $788,776 | $780,953 |
| Revenue | $174,071 | $63,390 | $25,908 |
| Expenses | $794,024 | $156,954 | $156,738 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $787,833 | $150,350 | $149,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $168,684 | $57,002 | $15,550 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,280 | $36,852 | $41,201 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LAWRENCE V WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARGARET HOPKINS WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Location & Contact
Address: 49 Cleveland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222-1609
Phone: 716-881-5074
EIN: 22-2989388
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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