Rga Foundation
Historical FunderChesterfield, Missouri · EIN 81-3433180 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$10.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Matthew Blakely |
|---|---|
| Address | 16600 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield MO 63017 |
| Phone | 6367363842 |
| Matthew.Blakely@rgare.com | |
| Form and materials | To request support from RGA, an online request form must be completed using the YourCause Grants Connect system. |
| Deadlines | 60 days in advance of the event. |
| Restrictions | The only restriction is that the annual award must be in-line with the Foundation's mission statement: The Foundation was established to engage charitable giving worldwide, specifically in the cities and regions where RGA is an active member of the community. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Longer Life Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | Longevity Research | $600,000 |
| YourCause Holdings LLC | Charleston, SC | United Way employee matching | $419,254 |
| Actuarial Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | Supporting Education | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross - St Louis Area | Medford, MA | Disaster Relief | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Heart Disease Research and Prevention | $50,000 |
| Gateway Region Young Mens Christian Association | St Louis, MO | Diabetes prevention programs | $50,000 |
| Ssm Health Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | Health Services | $50,000 |
| Focus St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Youth Leadership Programs | $40,000 |
| Provident Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Behavioral Health | $40,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater St Louis | Chesterfield, MO | Youth leadership programs | $35,000 |
| Memory Care Home Solutions | Saint Louis, MO | Mental Health Service | $35,000 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | St Louis, MO | Supporting Education | $35,000 |
| Operation Food Search Inc | St Louis, MO | Human Services | $30,000 |
| Parents As Teachers National Center Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Supporting education | $30,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Educational Support | $30,000 |
| University of Missouri - Columbia | Columbia, MO | Supporting Education | $30,000 |
| Webster University | St Louis, MO | Supporting Education | $30,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | St Louis, MO | Character development and Leadership training. | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Supporting academic success, healthy lifestyles, and life-enhancing skills | $25,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | Provide healthcare to children in need. | $25,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | New York, NY | Financial Literacy Programs | $25,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Lifelong learning and Fusion Friday | $25,000 |
| Institute for Research and Education in Family Med | Saint Louis, MO | Community health worker program | $25,000 |
| Kidsmart | St Louis, MO | Promote learning through art. | $25,000 |
| Missouri 4-H Foundation | Columbia, MO | Youth leadership programs | $25,000 |
| Museo Asegurador Mexicano | Mexico City, MX | History, culture, and importance of the insurance sector. | $25,000 |
| Rung Foundation Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Career and Professional guidance. | $25,000 |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | Support of coach program | $25,000 |
| St Louis Community College Foundation | Bridgeton, MO | Educational support | $25,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | Provide equipment and training. | $25,000 |
| Tabernacle Community Development Corporation | Saint Louis, MO | Human Services | $25,000 |
| The Launchcode Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | Supporting education | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals Midwest | Ballwin, MO | Human Services | $20,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Chicago, IL | Human Services | $20,000 |
| Curators Umsl | Columbia, MO | Supporting Education | $15,790 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | In support of medical equipment | $15,000 |
| The Oasis Institute | Saint Louis, MO | Support Healthy Habits program | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,160,044 | 37 |
| 2024 | $1,758,709 | 31 |
| 2023 | $2,099,991 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349104398
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3433180
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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