The Ron Rankin Foundation
The Ron Rankin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sebastopol, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $360K. Net investment income was $139K.
The Ron Rankin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ron Rankin Foundation gave $360K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Total assets
- $23,934,506
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (33% 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 Ron Rankin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fair Trade USA ($120K). Together the top 3 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ron Rankin Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2023) to $360K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Trade USA Oakland, CA | General Operations; Poverty Alleviation & Sustainability | $120,000 |
| Landesa Seattle, WA | General Operations; Poverty Alleviation & Sustainability | $120,000 |
| Savory Institute Boulder, CO | General Operations; Poverty Alleviation & Sustainability | $120,000 |
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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 | $23,934,506 | $1,949,707 | $1,229,208 | $360,000 | 3 | $566,007 | $139,003 | $427,518 |
| 2023 | $23,206,808 | $24,066,648 | $975,267 | $300,000 | 3 | $481,716 | — | $811,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ron Rankin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $428K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ron Rankin Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Cole Wagner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$275K (2023) → $249K (2024)
Peter Bell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moriah Miles
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $249K, to Richard Cole Wagner (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Ron Rankin Foundation
How much does The Ron Rankin Foundation give each year?
The Ron Rankin Foundation gave $360K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 3 grants.
What is The Ron Rankin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ron Rankin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $120,000, and its average grant was $120,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ron Rankin Foundation give grants?
The Ron Rankin Foundation's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (33%) and Colorado (33%).
Does The Ron Rankin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ron Rankin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Ron Rankin Foundation?
The Ron Rankin Foundation reported $23.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $566K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $428K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ron Rankin Foundation's EIN?
The Ron Rankin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1295390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023–2024
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