The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Lake Arrowhead, California. It supports access to arts experiences for children in grades K–12 in the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD).
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach at a glance
In short: The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach gave $1.3M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $132K), mostly in California. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,324,604
- +131.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $132,460
- +38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $19,031,914
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2241, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Phone: (562) 494-3419
Website: https://therumbafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Molina Foundation ($600K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 71 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California. The foundation’s stated arts-access mission is focused on children in LBUSD.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $147K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $573K (2023) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Molina Foundation Los Alamitos, CA | General Funding | $600,000 |
| Long Beach Unified School District Long Beach, CA | General Funding | $243,912 |
| Long Beach Symphony Association Long Beach, CA | General Funding | $120,000 |
| Assistance League of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Cambodia Town Film Festival Lakewood, CA | Covid-19 Grant | $75,000 |
| Musique Sur La Mer Youth Symphony O Long Beach, CA | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Long Beach Blues Society Long Beach, CA | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Long Beach Museum of Art Long Beach, CA | General Funding | $47,242 |
| International City Theatre Long Beach, CA | General Funding | $32,450 |
| Rim of the World High School Lake Arrowhead, CA | General Funding | $6,000 |
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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 | $19,031,914 | $1,657,007 | $1,477,832 | $1,324,604 | 10 | $1,334,930 | $1,520,605 | $1,037,458 |
| 2023 | $18,852,739 | $581,152 | $721,278 | $573,467 | 6 | $590,944 | $472,548 | $997,295 |
| 2022 | $18,992,865 | $1,369,481 | $1,234,459 | $1,087,703 | 20 | $1,098,103 | $1,254,331 | $1,016,429 |
| 2021 | $18,857,843 | $1,297,617 | $1,417,052 | $1,275,000 | 8 | $1,275,180 | $1,173,245 | $1,104,466 |
| 2020 | $18,977,278 | $1,040,073 | $1,526,858 | $1,394,898 | 27 | — | $919,206 | $984,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to expand access to the arts for children in grades K–12 in LBUSD. Its website describes support for transportation to off-campus arts experiences—such as performances, museums, studios, and local college and university art departments—and grants to schools to bring in artists and art supplies.
Its 2024 grantees included arts, education, and community organizations. For example, the Long Beach Symphony Association says its mission is to engage audiences of all ages and cultures through orchestral performances, community partnerships, and educational experiences. International City Theatre says it entertains, educates, inspires, and promotes thoughtful dialogue through live theatre and education programs. The Assistance League of Long Beach describes its mission as improving lives to help communities thrive. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,324,604. Awards ranged from $6,000 to $600,000, with a median grant of $62,500. The largest grants included $600,000 to The Molina Foundation, $243,912 to Long Beach Unified School District, $120,000 to Long Beach Symphony Association, and $100,000 to Assistance League of Long Beach. Other recipients included Cambodia Town Film Festival ($75,000), Musique Sur La Mer Youth Symphony O ($50,000), Long Beach Blues Society ($50,000), Long Beach Museum of Art ($47,242), International City Theatre ($32,450), and Rim of the World High School ($6,000).
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Josephine Molina as president, director, and treasurer; Heather Rudy as secretary, vice president, and director; and Julius Avery Battiste as a board member.
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach is led by Josephine Molina, President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Josephine Molina
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Rudy
Secretary, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julius Avery Battiste
Board Member
On filings since 2022
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 RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach
How much does The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach give each year?
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach gave $1.3M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $573K across 6 grants.
What is The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach's typical grant size?
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $132,460, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach that year got $6K on average.
Where does The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach give grants?
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (7 grants).
Does The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach's largest grantees?
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach's largest 2024 grantees include The Molina Foundation ($600,000), Long Beach Unified School District ($243,912) and Long Beach Symphony Association ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach?
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach reported $19.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to expand access to the arts for children in grades K–12 in LBUSD. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach?
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check therumbafoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach's EIN?
The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4352226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach 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 2020–2024
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