THE RME FOUNDATION INC
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $174K · expenses $794K · assets $0
- EIN
- 22-2989388
- Address
- 1111 ELMWOOD AVENUE 406, BUFFALO, NY 14222
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- -
- Ruling date
- -
- Cross-check
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 6 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
6 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Adam Hopkins | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2012-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lawrence V Whistler | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Margaret Hopkins Whistler | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr L Nelson Hopkins Iii (former) | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2012-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gerald Lippes Resigned (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gerald Lippes (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE V WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET HOPKINS WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE V WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET HOPKINS WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE V WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET HOPKINS WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE V WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET HOPKINS WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE V WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET HOPKINS WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD LIPPES RESIGNED | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAWRENCE V WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET HOPKINS WHISTLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD LIPPES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD LIPPES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD LIPPES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD LIPPES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD LIPPES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR L NELSON HOPKINS III | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN ADAM HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD LIPPES | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 12 grants to organizations · $788K
2023 · 27 grants to organizations · $150K
2022 · 30 grants to organizations · $149K
2021 · 6 grants to organizations · $85K
2020 · 7 grants to organizations · $126K
2019 · 3 grants to organizations · $52K
2017 · 4 grants to organizations · $9K
2016 · 8 grants to organizations · $15K
2015 · 5 grants to organizations · $10K
2014 · 3 grants to organizations · $20K
2013 · 9 grants to organizations · $17K
2012 · 19 grants to organizations · $36K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2015 · 1 contributor · $409K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L NELSON HOPKINS JR CHARITABLE REMA | Person | BUFFALO, NY | $409,456 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2015 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $174,071 | $794,024 | $0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $63,390 | $156,954 | $788,776 | $788,776 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $25,908 | $156,738 | $780,953 | $780,953 | $3,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $27,323 | $93,244 | $824,689 | $824,689 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $130,076 | $133,466 | $1,068,807 | $1,068,807 | $1,900 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $44,348 | $59,370 | $1,042,915 | $1,042,915 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $86,917 | $16,828 | $1,032,672 | $1,032,672 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $22,117 | $22,234 | $988,641 | $988,641 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $411,478 | $15,293 | $931,019 | $931,019 | $409,456 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$17,464 | $28,272 | $470,898 | $470,898 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $41,522 | $24,857 | $516,634 | $516,634 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $37,360 | $44,089 | $500,303 | $500,303 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFK FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $322,228 | $65,018 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SETON FOUNDATION INC | NY | X22 | $109,002 | $149,353 | Treasurer | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HOGUE FOUNDATION INC | NY | B90 | $173,230 | $102,335 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| E J G FOUNDATION INC | NY | Not reported | $202,617 | $39,020 | SECRETARY (JAN-JUNE) | $117,139 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SINAI FOUNDATION INC | NY | T22 | $93,855 | $51,400 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| T AI CHI FOUNDATION INC | NY | Not reported | $224,594 | $218,142 | FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR | $12,000 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE STARKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | NY | Not reported | $264,181 | $603,675 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WHELAN FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $211,454 | $186,912 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE ROUSE FOUNDATION INC | GA | T23 | $179,852 | $447,962 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| THE ROGERS FOUNDATION INC | TN | T22 | $250,673 | $135,925 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ROC FOUNDATION INC | WI | N63 | $105,801 | $124,725 | EXECUTIVE DI | $79,358 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| THE SCIORTINO FOUNDATION INC | FL | Not reported | $188,095 | $287,798 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| REBOUND FOUNDATION INC | MO | L40 | $178,374 | $137,221 | SECRETARY | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| THE PINK PEWTER FOUNDATION INC | IL | T12 | $105,471 | $113,100 | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ARCOS FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC | TX | A99 | $93,189 | $80,423 | Director | $2,500 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| SIR FOUNDATION INC | GA | T20 | $155,400 | $235,622 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| NU3 FOUNDATION INC | FL | K30 | $126,347 | $23,601 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LEL FOUNDATION INC | IN | R23 | $300,000 | $75,057 | Chair | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HER FOUNDATION INC | FL | L41 | $99,619 | $88,762 | COO | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| THE ROGOVY FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $251,681 | $288,516 | Dir, Treas, VP | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| THE WYMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | MD | Not reported | $277,116 | $349,215 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $12,000 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| THE REDWOODS GROUP FOUNDATION INC | NC | B84 | $150,000 | $172,245 | FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $104,169 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| J317 FOUNDATION INC | MI | L80 | $197,079 | $41,044 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MYLO FOUNDATION INC | FL | D01 | $104,059 | $103,082 | Director | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| THE INVISIBLE HAND FOUNDATION INC | MD | Not reported | $100,530 | $161,723 | DIRECTOR/COO | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $794,024 spent · pay $0 · grants $787,733 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $787,733 | 99.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,950 | 0.5% | |
| Taxes | $904 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $821 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $616 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $794,024 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $156,954 spent · pay $0 · grants $150,250 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $150,250 | 95.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $4,088 | 2.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,300 | 1.5% | |
| Taxes | $316 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $156,954 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $156,738 spent · pay $0 · grants $149,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $149,000 | 95.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $4,358 | 2.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,000 | 1.9% | |
| Taxes | $380 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $156,738 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $93,244 spent · pay $0 · grants $85,125 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $85,125 | 91.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $5,193 | 5.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,000 | 2.1% | |
| Taxes | $926 | 1.0% | |
| Total | $93,244 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $133,466 spent · pay $0 · grants $125,525 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $125,525 | 94.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $5,791 | 4.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,900 | 1.4% | |
| Taxes | $250 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $133,466 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $59,370 spent · pay $0 · grants $52,100 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $52,100 | 87.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $5,120 | 8.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,900 | 3.2% | |
| Taxes | $250 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $59,370 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $16,828 spent · pay $0 · grants $9,090 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $9,090 | 54.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $5,138 | 30.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,200 | 13.1% | |
| Taxes | $400 | 2.4% | |
| Total | $16,828 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $22,234 spent · pay $0 · grants $15,060 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $15,060 | 67.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $4,884 | 22.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,150 | 9.7% | |
| Taxes | $140 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $22,234 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $15,293 spent · pay $0 · grants $10,490 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,490 | 68.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $4,621 | 30.2% | |
| Taxes | $182 | 1.2% | |
| Total | $15,293 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $28,272 spent · pay $0 · grants $20,130 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $20,130 | 71.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $5,184 | 18.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,100 | 7.4% | |
| Taxes | $858 | 3.0% | |
| Total | $28,272 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $24,857 spent · pay $0 · grants $16,590 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $16,590 | 66.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $5,408 | 21.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,200 | 8.9% | |
| Taxes | $659 | 2.7% | |
| Total | $24,857 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990PF · $44,089 spent · pay $0 · grants $35,700 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $35,700 | 81.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $5,113 | 11.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,200 | 5.0% | |
| Taxes | $1,076 | 2.4% | |
| Total | $44,089 | 100% |
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