PAULA AND RODGER RINEY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$32.7M-23% YoY
Grants
14
Median Grant
$1.2M
Organizations Funded
16
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation was established using proceeds from the sale of Scottrade to fund scientific research leading to a better understanding and possible cure of multiple myeloma and related cancers. The foundation also supports research for two major neurodegenerative diseases – Alzheimers and Parkinsons.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
$40 million grant to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for multiple myeloma research, largest single award in Dana-Farber history. $5.9 million to Medical College of Wisconsin for multiple myeloma research. Over $60 million cumulatively to Dana-Farber. Partnership with International Myeloma Society for Translational Research Awards ($175,000-$250,000) and Career Development Awards for young investigators.
How to Apply
Foundation partners with International Myeloma Society for major grant programs including IMS Translational Research Award and Career Development Award for young investigators. Direct institutional partnerships for major grants. Contact: Bobby W. Sandage Jr. PhD, Managing Director at 314-552-6022 or contact@myelomasociety.org for IMS grants.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$32.7M
Grants
14
Median
$1.2M
States
5
$42.5M
Grants
25
Median
$25K
States
10
$30.7M
Grants
6
Median
$3.1M
States
3
Grant Size Distribution
$1.2M
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$192K
25th Pctile
$2.9M
75th Pctile
$12.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $192K and $2.9M.
Largest Recent Grants
$12.0M
2024
DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
MA · ADVANCE TREATMENT, CURE AND PREVENTION OF CANCER AND RELATED DISEASES
$5.2M
2024
CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE TOULOUSE
ADVANCE TREATMENT, CURE AND PREVENTION OF CANCER AND RELATED DISEASES
$4.1M
2024
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
MO · ADVANCE TREATMENT, CURE AND PREVENTION OF CANCER AND RELATED DISEASES
$3.1M
2024
INTERNATIONAL MYELOMA SOCIETY
MA · ADVANCE TREATMENT, CURE AND PREVENTION OF CANCER AND RELATED DISEASES
$2.0M
2024
MAYO CLINIC
MN · ADVANCE TREATMENT, CURE AND PREVENTION OF CANCER AND RELATED DISEASES
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.