Rpm Foundation

Organization Overview

Rpm Foundation is located in Tacoma, WA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rpm Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Rpm Foundation generated $467.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $376.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Rpm Foundation has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $932,026. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE RPM FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF AUTOMOTIVE, MOTORCYCLE AND MARINE CRAFTSMEN. AS THE EDUCATIONAL ARM OF AMERICA'S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST, THE SERVICES, RESOURCES AND GRANTS PROVIDED BY THE RPM FOUNDATION SAFEGUARD THE FUTURE OF THE COLLECTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY BY SUSTAINING HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR YOUNG ADULTS. THE RPM FOUNDATION IS BASED IN CHICAGO, IL, AND AMBASSADORS NATIONWIDE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE RPM FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT CRITICAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE COLLECTOR VEHICLES ARE NOT LOST BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO STUDENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO HANDS-ON TRAINING OF THE TRADES. TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED = 10.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Madeira
Vice Chair & Ceo,aat
$0
Paul Miller
Sr Vice Pres, Aat
$0
Gary Yamamoto
Exec Director, Acm
$0
Nick Ellis
Exec Director, Rpm
$97,639
Tg Mittler
Board Member
$0
Sam Baker Jr
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$162,144
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$304,457
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $26,630
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$466,601
Total Program Service Revenue$500
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $467,101

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Rpm Foundation has awarded $90,825 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GILMORE MUSEUM

PURPOSE: Scholarship funding.

$9,825

CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS

PURPOSE: Scholarship funding.

$8,000

IYRS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY & TRADE

PURPOSE: Scholarship funding.

$10,000

MCPHERSON COLLEGE

PURPOSE: Scholarship funding.

$30,000

THE APPRENTICESHOP

PURPOSE: Scholarship funding.

$10,000

PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

PURPOSE: Scholarship funding.

$23,000
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