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RJJB Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Rjjb Family Foundation
Last Updated: December 09, 2025

Summary

The RJJB Family Foundation, established in 1997 by Rodney and Jeanna Pilot, aims to foster a legacy of philanthropy in coastal Alabama. Committed to supporting 501(c)(3) non-profits, the foundation focuses on education, community economic needs, and Christian ministry. Guided by the Pilot family's shared values and passions, the foundation strives to create lasting positive changes in the community, ensuring their contributions lead to causes of eternal significance.

Overview

Background The RJJB Family Foundation was founded by Rodney and Jeanna Pilot in 1997 with the goal of creating a family legacy of philanthropy. The foundation continues to be guided by the shared values, concerns, and passions of the Pilot family. Each year the RJJB Family Foundation supports a limited number of 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, focusing on the coastal Alabama area. In an effort to create positive change in its community and contribute to causes of eternal value, the foundation provides financial support primarily in the areas of education, community economic need, and Christian ministry.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

What RJJB Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
35
Total given
$1.28M
Median grant
$12K
Range
$1,000–$720K
  • By dollars: Alabama 92%, Colorado 5%, Ohio 2%. Top recipient cities: Mobile, AL; Fairhope, AL; Birmingham, AL.
  • 97% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

nonprofitseducationchristian-nonprofitscommunity-development

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