Ries Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ries Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $66,586 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $18,418. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$66,586
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$18,418
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $53,660 the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,660 | 35 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $66,586 | 32 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Ries 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 Ries Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $42,136 |
| California | 2 | $15,500 |
| New York | 7 | $5,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Charitable gift | $18,418 |
| Worthy Books | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Am Shalom | Charitable gift | $4,950 |
| Northwestern University | Charitable grants | $2,500 |
| Self Help Home | Charitable gift | $2,150 |
| Friends of the Idf | Charitable gift | $2,143 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable grants | $2,000 |
| Cornell University | Charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Harvard Business School | Charitable grant | $1,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Hillel | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Refracted Theater Company | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Adl | Charitable gift | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable grants | $500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Chabad of Tribeca and Soho | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Chicago Food Depository | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Eisenhower Med Center | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Rosalind Franklin University | Charitable grants | $500 |
| Rush University | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Evans Scholarship | Charitable gift | $250 |
| Susan G Koman Breast Cancer | Charitable gifts | $250 |
| Paws | Charitable gift | $150 |
| Jewish Foundation of Cleveland | Charitable gift | $100 |
| Welcome US | Charitable gift | $100 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Charitable gift | $25 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp | Charitable gift | $25 |
| The Walsh Institute for Nea | Charitable gift | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Michael H Ries
- Dr Elaine Leboff-Ries
- Jeffrey Ries
- Laura Ries
Questions people ask
Does Ries Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ries Foundation give?
$66,586 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Ries Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Michael H Ries (President, Treas, Director), Dr Elaine Leboff-Ries (Vice President, Secr, Director), Jeffrey Ries (Director) and Laura Ries (Director).
What does Ries Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.