During the last 43 years, RRF has awarded nearly 5,000 grants worth almost $255 million—all dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. RRF focuses its grantmaking on four priority areas:

Giving to charitable, religious, literary, educational or other worthy institutions or organizations within Iowa.

The foundation supports science museums and organizations involved with performing arts, health, recreation, and human services and awards college scholarships to high school seniors.