Riester Conservation Foundation
Accepts applications
Riester Conservation Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,850 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $13,450. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,850
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$13,450
- Assets$26,731
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22,270 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,270 | 5 | $17,804 |
| 2024 | $25,850 | 6 | $26,731 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary Kaasa 3344 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (602) 462-2200 |
| What to submit | The purpose of the contribution or grant and amount. |
What Riester Conservation Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $14,450 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $8,400 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable | $13,450 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Big Life Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,400 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mirja Riester
- Tim Riester
- Alan Perkel
- Gary Kaasa
- Michael Hopkins
- John Lindsay
- Tom Ortega
Questions people ask
Does Riester Conservation Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Riester Conservation Foundation give?
$25,850 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Riester Conservation Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mirja Riester (Chair), Tim Riester (Director), Alan Perkel (Director) and Gary Kaasa (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Riester Conservation Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and environment and conservation.