James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lafayette, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,083 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $27,000. 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$169,083
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,350 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $116,595 | 19 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $126,350 | 13 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $169,083 | 16 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Inc 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 James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 16 | $169,083 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Park Foundation | General | $27,000 |
| Lafayette Transitional Housing | General | $25,600 |
| Food Finders Food Bank | General | $17,500 |
| Mental Health America -Wabash Valley Region | General | $11,500 |
| Willowstone Family Services | General | $10,820 |
| Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club | General | $10,000 |
| Leadership Lafayette | General | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Lafayette | General | $10,000 |
| Christamore House Guild | General | $10,000 |
| Heartford House | General | $10,000 |
| Wabash Center | General | $9,000 |
| Brightlane Learning | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Indianapolis | General | $5,000 |
| Catherine Peachey Fund | General | $3,000 |
| The Arts Federation | General | $2,500 |
| Tree Lafayette | General | $2,163 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Jo Risk
- James K Risk IV
- Emily R Winters
- Carolyn Risk Hart
- James K Risk III
Questions people ask
Does James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Inc give?
$169,083 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Jo Risk (Director), James K Risk IV (Director), Emily R Winters (Director) and Carolyn Risk Hart (Secretary/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.