The Riecker Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Riecker Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$190,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $200,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 | $200,000 | 24 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 26 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $190,000 | 23 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
The Riecker Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Riecker Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5 | $81,000 |
| New York | 12 | $64,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $11,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Aid | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Faith Aid | Room for more capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Inc | To purchase 2 goats, 1 hen, 6 chicks, 2 herds of 13 animals, seeds for 2 farming communities, 2 family water systems, 2 sets of comprehensive care cards, 2 debris removal efforts, and water for 2 community fields | $11,500 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Lutheran Church Missouri Synod | Global Mission Fund, World relief and human care fund, and the joint seminary fund | $10,500 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Inc | Pavilion 8 East patient assistance fund | $10,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | 7 Monti Patient Assistance Fund | $10,000 |
| Paradigm Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Clymer-French Creek Library Assoc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Conduit Ministry Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Congers United Methodist Church | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hope 21 Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Samuel G Love Elementary School | Steam/Stem and Robots fund | $5,000 |
| Judys Elves Foundation | Motorized Wheelchairs fund | $4,000 |
| Jamestown High School | Jamestown Closet | $3,500 |
| 5 Loaves and 2 Fish Outreach Ministry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Bible Study | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Diamond Dawgs Travel Baseball | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Panama United Methodist Church | Food Pantry | $2,000 |
| Westfield Stray Cat Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Eliason
- Ted Lillestolen
Questions people ask
Does The Riecker Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Riecker Charitable Foundation give?
$190,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs The Riecker Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Eliason (Co- Pres, Dir) and Ted Lillestolen (Dir, Sec, Co- Pres).
What does The Riecker Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.