Rja Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlaya Del Rey, California · EIN 83-2252928 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foun | Santa Barbara, CA | To support superior health care for the communities | $150,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | The mission of the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is to ensure the availability of superior cancer care and patient support services… | $100,000 |
| Friends of Robinsons Garden | Beverly Hills, CA | Preservation of Robinson estate and gardens | $60,000 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Improve survival and quality of life for people suffering from heart and vascular disease | $50,000 |
| Beverly Hills Rotary Club Community | Playa Del Rey, CA | To promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community… | $50,000 |
| Beverly Hills Historical Society | Beverly Hills, CA | Preserve history of the city of beverly hills | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Support prevention of human suffering | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Santa Monica, CA | Provide help and support to meet human needs | $25,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Support people affected by poverty or emergencies | $10,000 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | Artesia, CA | Provide financial support and other resources to promote economic social and technological developments | $10,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Support empowerment of young girls through writing | $10,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | Santa 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 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abus | Santa Barbara, CA | Focus on treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse by building safer, healthier communities. | $10,000 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous World Services | New York, NY | Support people who have alcohol problems | -$6,250 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($570,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,098,750 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,027,500 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349104246
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2252928
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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