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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 83-2252928

Rja Foundation

A private foundation in Playa Del Rey, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 30 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,098,750

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $22,512,724

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,027,500

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $21,498,286

  • Tax year 2022

    $920,000

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $20,026,779

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,254,475

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $23,799,772

  • Tax year 2020

    $975,000

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $22,498,373

  • Tax year 2019

    $152,500

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $21,825,065

  • Tax year 2018

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $19,053,659

Grants paid in 2024

30 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    Focus exclusively on the best provider of health care, the best place to work, and the best environment for teaching and research.

    $200,000
  2. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FounSanta Barbara, CA

    To support superior health care for the communities

    $150,000
  3. Cancer Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    The mission of the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is to ensure the availability of superior cancer care and patient support services for all residents of Santa Barbara County.

    $100,000
  4. Individual

    Preservation of Robinson estate and gardens

    $60,000
  5. Ganna Walska LotuslandSanta Barbara, CA

    Support to develop and educate conservation of plants

    $60,000
  6. Individual

    Support reproductive health care for individuals around the world

    $50,000
  7. Cardiovascular Research FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Improve survival and quality of life for people suffering from heart and vascular disease

    $50,000
  8. Individual

    Support medical research and offer education programs

    $50,000
  9. Clare MatrixSanta Monica, CA

    Provide help to people affected by alcohol, substance use and behavioral health issues

    $50,000
  10. Individual

    Advance health equity

    $50,000
  11. Beverly Hills Rotary Club CommunityPlaya Del Rey, CA

    To promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

    $50,000
  12. Beverly Hills Historical SocietyBeverly Hills, CA

    Preserve history of the city of beverly hills

    $25,000
  13. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    Support prevention of human suffering

    $25,000
  14. The Salvation ArmySanta Monica, CA

    Provide help and support to meet human needs

    $25,000
  15. Individual

    To create lasting change to the youth and have a safe place to live and opportunities to grow.

    $20,000
  16. The Garden ConservancyGreenwich, CT

    The Garden Conservancy's mission is to preserve, share, and celebrate America's gardens and diverse gardening traditions for the education and inspiration of the public

    $10,000
  17. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    Support people affected by poverty or emergencies

    $10,000
  18. Good Shepherd GracenterSan Francisco, CA

    Help women who have drug and alcohol addiction problems

    $10,000
  19. Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CA

    Provide training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women to redirect their lives

    $10,000
  20. KCRW Foundation IncArtesia, CA

    Provide financial support and other resources to promote economic social and technological developments

    $10,000
  21. Individual

    Provide residentical place to women seeking recovery from substance use disorders

    $10,000
  22. Individual

    Support empowerment of young girls through writing

    $10,000
  23. Heal the OceanSanta Barbara, CA

    Support clean up of oceans

    $10,000
  24. Individual

    Promote resilience, strengthen families and pursue safety and justice

    $10,000
  25. Santa Barbara Botanic GardenSanta Barbara, CA

    To educate people to conserve native plants and habitats for the well-being of the people and environment.

    $10,000
  26. Individual

    To work in partnership with member stations to create a more informed public.

    $10,000
  27. Storyteller Children's CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    The goal is not only to teach children to be ready for kindergarten, but also to help the parents to succeed as well.

    $10,000
  28. Villa Majella of Santa BarbaraGoleta, CA

    Focus on pregnant women to inform, encourage, and assist our program participants by providing them with services within a safe and nurturing environment and spiritual well-being.

    $10,000
  29. Council on Alcoholism and Drug AbusSanta Barbara, CA

    Focus on treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse by building safer, healthier communities.

    $10,000
  30. Alcoholics Anonymous World ServicesNew York, NY

    Support people who have alcohol problems

    -$6,250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health2 grants $110,00048% of the total
  2. Mental health2 grants $43,75019% of the total
  3. Environment3 grants $30,00013% of the total
  4. Human services1 grant $25,00011% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $10,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California17 grants $600,000
  2. District of Columbia1 grant $25,000
  3. New York2 grants $3,750

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert AndersonTrustee Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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