The Rj Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting youth development and educational initiatives. Its mission focuses on improving the lives of young people through various programs, including reading assistance, cycling activities, and food support during holidays. The foundation primarily serves youth in need and emphasizes educational opportunities, particularly in reading and school funding. It also addresses food insecurity through grants to food banks. While the foundation's activities are concentrated in a few states, its commitment to youth-focused causes remains a central theme in its funding strategy.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or local nonprofits running project-based work for youth, schools, food distribution, or community cycling programs, especially those with a local presence or an existing referral/introduction.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on youth development or school-based reading and PTO activities.
- • Small project budgets or one-time program needs (typical grants under $10K).
- • Located in or serving the dominant state region seen in recent giving (strong ties to Portland/OR area).
- • A warm introduction, nomination, or prior relationship with foundation leadership or past grantees.
- • Clear, specific purpose (e.g., Thanksgiving meals, youth cycling events).
Geography
Recent giving is concentrated: the latest year shows two states receiving grants but 97% of dollars went to a single state, indicating a narrow geographic footprint focused on one region.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds multiple independent organizations (seven distinct recipients in the latest year, with five new recipients that year), but dollars are heavily concentrated among a few recipients (the top five took 99% of funds).
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows turnover (five new recipients in the latest year) but the foundation is documented as funding only preselected recipients and has no public submission route, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to access funding without nomination or an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
