The Rjn Foundation
Invitation OnlyDowners Grove, Illinois · EIN 36-3963955 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$109K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
48% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | In honor of rjn 50th anniversary | $50,000 |
| Wine to Water | Boone, NC | Water filter build | $7,780 |
| Benedictine University | Lisle, IL | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| Elmhurst College | Elmhurst, IL | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| Southern Illinois University | Edwardsville, IL | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| University of Delaware College | Newark, DE | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| University of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| University of Texas Arlington | Arlington, TX | Scholarshiop fund | $3,500 |
| Childrens Miracle Network | Salt Lake City, UT | Hope college | $1,070 |
| A New Leaf | Owasso, OK | Bach christian hospital | $1,000 |
| Brehm Prepatory School | Carbondale, IL | Woodshop & trades programs | $1,000 |
| Cosley Zoo Foundation | Wheaton, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dupage Habitat for Humani | Wheaton, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA | Denver, CO | Designated for ewb-uta | $1,000 |
| Fair Lady Productions | Naperville, IL | Kids kabaret | $1,000 |
| Fox Valley Ballet | Aurora, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Grace Lutheran School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship donation | $1,000 |
| Hope Fair Housing | Wheaton, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Little City Foundation | Palatine, IL | Center for the arts | $1,000 |
| Luke Gere Memorial Fund | Newport News, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Mano a Mano Medical Resources | St Paul, MN | General fund | $1,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | Frisco, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | Carol Stream, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Quality Life Center | Fort Myers, FL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Special Connections | Euless, TX | To provide adaptive bikes | $1,000 |
| Windy City Curling | Villa Park, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Employee Ownership Foundation | Washington, DC | General purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,350 | 31 |
| 2024 | $60,246 | 29 |
| 2023 | $36,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349103773
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3963955
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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