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The Rimini Street Foundation is privately funded by Rimini Street, Inc. and its global subsidiaries. We do not engage in fundraising with the public or the soliciting of funds, whether by electronic mail, telephone or other form of communication. Any fundraising or solicitation communication purportedly received from the Rimini Street Foundation is fraudulent and should be reported to authorities. If you have any questions about the above and/or would like to make us aware of any suspected unauthorized activity involving the Rimini Street Foundation, please contact us at [email protected].
Who we are
Sharing our success where most needed
The Rimini Street Foundation, privately funded by Rimini Street, Inc. and its global subsidiaries, reflects our values, hearts and passion — both as a company and as individuals. We’re on a mission to support humankind and share our company success by investing back into the global communities we serve through in-kind donations, volunteer time and financial support.
This site features highlights of our work in the community. If you’re moved by a particular nonprofit’s story, we encourage you to contribute directly and/or sign up for volunteer activities on its website.
Foundation video highlights
Supporting humankind around the world
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Continents Served
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Charities Supported
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Volunteer Hours Donated
Who we support
The Rimini Street Foundation first launched its work with nonprofit community organizations and schools in our hometown of Las Vegas. Today, we proudly support charities worldwide, across a broad range of focus areas — including education, social services, animal welfare, disaster relief and more — to provide impactful community services and donations for our friends in need of a hand up.
Read our Foundation blogs
Bringing joy and connection to our seniors In Singapore and around the world, many seniors face the quiet challenges of aging — from social isolation to the loss of community connection after retirement. Without regular engagement or support, these struggles can take a toll on both emotional and physical well-being. Care Community Services Society (CCSS) […]
Shevet Achim was founded on the belief that every child deserves equal access to quality medical care, regardless of the geopolitical situation of their home country. In their mission to bridge the gap faced by families in the Middle East, the organization coordinates travel and care for children with congenital heart conditions to receive advanced […]
Noggin Educational Foundation believes in a world where every student is empowered to reach their full potential, no matter their economic situation. Based in Dallas, Texas, this charitable organization provides valuable educational resources to students — and their families — including free tutoring, special education consulting, summer enrichment, and career exploration. Rimini Street is joined […]
Committee members
Our efforts are guided by a volunteer steering committee of Rimini Street employees serving rotating terms, each of whom represents different communities around the world. The committee’s analysis of opportunities and recommendations drive the foundation’s investment activities, and ensure our donations reflect the values of our richly diverse culture.
Janet Ravin
Janet Ravin is the founder and Committee Chair of the Rimini Street Foundation, the privately funded charitable arm of Rimini Street, Inc. Drawing on her experience serving the community from the age of 6, she leads the global efforts of the Foundation with the Global Steering Committee, a rotating group of dedicated employees who volunteer their time and hearts to supporting the success of the Foundation across the communities we live in and serve.
Ms. Ravin is a strong advocate for literacy and education as long-term, sustainable solutions to ending generational poverty and the myriad of health, financial, and social challenges that accompany this dangerous, perpetuating cycle. She is a firm believer that all children and adults alike should dream big, think big, and dare to act big, and supports charities that are focused on literacy and empowerment.
When Ms. Ravin is not serving as the Committee Chair, she volunteers her time as a Board Member and Philanthropy Committee Chair of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada chapter.
Emily Garczynski
Amy Ellis
Joining Rimini Street in 2025, Amy Ellis brings a deep passion for philanthropy and community engagement to the Foundation team. Previously, Amy played a key role in shaping her former employer’s philanthropic efforts—establishing strategic giving pillars, driving a company-wide day of volunteering and creating a groundbreaking partnership with the American Red Cross. Amy’s commitment to service extends beyond the workplace; She is a lifelong blood donor and regularly volunteers both locally and while traveling, striving to make a positive impact on the communities visited and to promote responsible tourism.
Amy actively supports international organizations such as Heifer, Preemptive Love Foundation, Reporters sans Frontières and White Helmets. Additionally, Amy is involved with local women’s shelters and animal rescue groups. Her goal is to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally. She looks forward to leveraging her experiences to strengthen Rimini Street Foundation programs and to collaborating with colleagues and community organizations to drive meaningful change and champion a culture of generosity and compassion.
Birgit Flesch
Birgit is a Senior Regulatory Analyst and joined Rimini Street in 2016, working out of Germany. Supporting others has always been a core value for her and an integral part of her guiding principles. From early experiences in school raising money for children in need, to more recent efforts like helping a little Ukrainian girl with special needs and her family find a home and navigate the German bureaucracy, to ongoing initiatives like supporting an animal shelter and raising donations for a friend’s initiative to support her home region in Ukraine with all kinds of human and animal supplies, resulting in more than 10 trucks on their way to Odessa so far. Having already organized and participated in some local Rimini Street Foundation events, Birgit is looking forward to extending her support to the worldwide community.
Gadadhar Gadiraju
Gadadhar is currently, Senior Manager, Operations based at Rimini Labs, Bangalore, India. He is inspired by the “Nature” which only knows giving, while drawing its energy from itself to give life to the world. Gadadhar Gadiraju started his journey of Giving from his college days by engaging himself in volunteer activities for the social causes in the field of Education, Animal Protection and Rural Development. He also believes that “Giving Back” and “Volunteering” eventually should become part of our daily routine.
Gadadhar is proud and honored to be part of Rimini Foundation Committee.
Gordon Morrison
Jilleanne Chua
Jodi Vayo
Jodi began her career with Rimini Street in January 2019 as a Regional Manager in our Global Support organization and brought her extensive knowledge of our support processes and clients into her new role in IT in 2023. She currently serves as the Director of IT Service Management & Client Experience. Jodi has held various volunteer board positions over the last 17 years, including the VP of Fund Development and VP of Website Services for Charlotte Mothers of Multiples and Test Chair for Carolinas Figure Skating Club. She is also very active in animal rescue, having fostered more dogs than she can count at this point. Jodi resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband, 17 year old twins, three dogs (at present) and two cats.
Kristy Vann
Kristy Vann is a dedicated community leader with a proven commitment to supporting children and families. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Community Services from Michigan State University, with an emphasis on working with children and families.
A long-time volunteer, Kristy has served as PTA President and Treasurer, a classroom assistant, and a youth sports coach for little league baseball and soccer. For five years, she was a board member of the Fredericksburg Area Service League, where she organized fundraising events for children’s programs. Her community involvement also includes participation in community clean-up projects and a Rimini Street sponsored home-building event in Fredericksburg, VA. Additionally, she and her husband have sponsored their own successful fundraising events for local non-profits.
She is excited to be a part of the Rimini Street Foundation and looks forward to bringing her passion for volunteering and her dedication to helping others to this new role.
Nicole Gough
Nicole Gough recently joined Rimini Street and is proud to join the Rimini Foundation community as one of its newest members.
With a strong background as an Executive Assistant and a natural ability to bring people together, Nicole is passionate about supporting initiatives that create real, tangible impact. Joining the Rimini Foundation aligns closely with her personal belief in helping others, building community, and contributing to meaningful change.
Nicole is excited to deepen her involvement, learn from fellow Foundation members, and use her skills to support programs that uplift individuals, empower communities, and reflect the heart of Rimini Street. She looks forward to growing her contribution as she grows within the organisation, and to playing an active role in advancing the Foundation’s mission.
Padmaja Manthena
Padma has been leading the CSR efforts on behalf of Rimini Street India since 2016, supporting student education. Padma worked with Mythri Association to fund student education, collaborated with Hyderabad Children’s Aid Society and organized health camps (general health, vision, dental), bought and distributed basic hygiene essential kits to children, and organized Management visits to meet children. Padma partnered with Hyderabad Deccan Round Table 189 for fund raising activities like Golf Tournament and representing Rimini India as a title sponsor during the Golf Award Night in 2018 and 2019. This fund was utilized to build a school block and toilet block at Zilla Parishad School at Papireddyguda, and she also participated in its inauguration. In association with HDRT 189, she was involved in distribution of Hearing Aids to children from Helen Keller Institute for Deaf. She worked with Ashray Akruti School to fund a computer lab for hearing challenged children, with Balavikas Educational Society for Disabled Children to fund student education in 2018 and 2019, and organized Management visits for their annual day celebrations. For Akshaya Vidya Tuition Centres run by Ekalavya Foundation, she extended support for running 10 centers supporting 300 children since 2019, refurbished laptops donation for tutors, participated in their annual celebrations, visited tutor training camps, and coordinated grocery distribution drive organized by Akshaya Vidya during Covid-19 lockdown. Padma also works in collaboration with the Rimini Street Foundation to process funds to approved charity organizations nominated by RSI Employees in the Employee Directed Grant Program. She is passionate about making a difference to the society and that reflects in her diverse efforts over the years. She has been privileged to serve Rimini Street Foundation since 2016 as a Steering Committee Member, and has been the pillar behind all the CSR efforts on behalf of Rimini Labs.
Paula Gimenes
Paula Gimenes is a Sr. Paralegal and joined Rimini Street in April, 2018. She started volunteering in college, when a friend invited her to prepare Christmas gift bags and then distribute to the children living in the streets of Sao Paulo, a project she participated for 5 years. Additionally, she has always supported her local church’s program to help children out of difficult situations. On her first trip to USA, attending the annual Legal meeting, she was introduced to the work of the Rimini Street Foundation during a volunteer event spent crafting pillowcases to donate to children in foster care. She knew that she had found something truly special that day, and each year after that, she has participated in every Rimini Street Foundation event she could and helped to organize the first Rimini Street blood drive in Brazil.
Ray Cho
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Rimini Street Foundation1700 South Pavilion Center Drive Suite 330
Las Vegas, Nevada 89135