Rts Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE RTS FOUNDATION IS TO SERVE THOSE WHO SHARE WITH REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY THE VISION OF PROVIDING EVANGELICAL BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN THE REFORMED TRADITION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING PASTORS, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) MISSIONARIES, COUNSELORS AND OTHER CHURCH LEADERS FOR SERVICE TO THE CHURCH THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY ASSISTING DONORS IN MAXIMIZING THEIR GIVING TO SUPPORT REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PROVIDING MAXIMUM BENEFIT TO THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE MOST ADVANCED TOOLS OF ESTATE AND GIFT PLANNING ARE EMPLOYED UTILIZING METHODS OF INCREASING GIVING, MAXIMIZING TAX SAVINGS AND OFTEN TO INCREASE LIFETIME INCOME. THE ULTIMATE MISSION OF THE RTS FOUNDATION IS TO SERVE CHRIST THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BY SERVING ITS FRIENDSAND SUPPORTERS.
- Income
- $37,666
- Spending
- $10,797
- Spent on programs
- 28%
- Reserves
- 18.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 71%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $377,601, vice president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2520 of 20 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $3,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS TO REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND OTHER ELIGIBLE 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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