The RMF Foundation Inc
The RMF Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 48 grants totaling $48,200 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients working in areas including hunger relief, civil rights, reproductive health, and environmental protection.
The RMF Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The RMF Foundation Inc gave $48K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,200
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,004
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $57,391
- +596.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The RMF Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 452 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 678-1147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The RMF Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Share Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 216 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (33%), California (22%), and Massachusetts (15%), followed by Alabama (8%) and the District of Columbia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The RMF Foundation Inc gives
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 4720% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $101K (2021). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Share Foundation Berkely, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $7,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Amfar New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,400 |
| Oxfam America Boston, MA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,400 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,100 |
| Ocean Alliance Gloucester, MA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Pathfinder International Watertown, MA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,391 | $131,000 | $81,851 | $48,200 | 48 | $81,851 | $2,352 |
| 2024 | $8,242 | $28,000 | $78,579 | $49,200 | 52 | $78,579 | $1,737 |
| 2023 | $58,821 | $110,000 | $129,889 | $100,700 | 55 | $129,889 | $3,381 |
| 2022 | $78,710 | $50,000 | $28,227 | $1,000 | 2 | $28,227 | $3,237 |
| 2021 | $56,937 | $100,000 | $127,130 | $100,750 | 59 | — | $3,624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The RMF Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. For example, SHARE Foundation says it works in solidarity with Salvadoran people on economic sustainability, justice, and human and civil rights. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights. Food Bank for New York City says it works to help New Yorkers achieve food security, while Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes work in reproductive and complementary health care. Ocean Alliance says it conducts scientific research on marine mammals and education. Trust Women Foundation says it opens clinics providing abortion care in underserved communities and promotes access through public education and community organizing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $48,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $7,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest were $7,000 to SHARE Foundation; $4,000 to the Southern Poverty Law Center; $3,000 each to City Harvest and Food Bank for New York City; $2,400 each to amfAR and Oxfam America; and $2,100 to the Natural Resources Defense Council. The filing lists each of these grants as being made to further the recipient’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard M Friedberg and Susan N Bresler as foundation managers, and Pamela Walter and Joshua Spodek as directors.
The RMF Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Spodek
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Walter
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan N. Bresler
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$19K (2021) → $24K (2025)
Richard M. Friedberg
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Susan N Bresler (Foundation Manager).
Frequently asked questions about The RMF Foundation Inc
How much does The RMF Foundation Inc give each year?
The RMF Foundation Inc gave $48K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 52 grants.
What is The RMF Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The RMF Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,004, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The RMF Foundation Inc give grants?
The RMF Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Who are The RMF Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The RMF Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Share Foundation ($7,000), Southern Poverty Law Center ($4,000) and City Harvest ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The RMF Foundation Inc?
The RMF Foundation Inc reported $57K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The RMF Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. For example, SHARE Foundation says it works in solidarity with Salvadoran people on economic sustainability, justice, and human and civil rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The RMF Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The RMF Foundation Inc's EIN?
The RMF Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3797799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The RMF Foundation Inc 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 2021–2025
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