Rifkin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rifkin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $540,016 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $106,071. 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$540,016
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$106,071
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $677,150 the year before.
27% 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 | $677,150 | 28 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $540,016 | 30 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
Rifkin Family 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 Rifkin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 18 | $291,260 |
| Florida | 8 | $172,756 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness Inc | Promotes positive bodyimage and self esteem& awareness of eating disorders | $106,071 |
| Fort Wayne Jewish Federation | Religious | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Glaucoma researchfund | $60,000 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | Educational interpreterprogram | $35,000 |
| Mia's Miracles Foundation | Support familiesfacing challenges | $27,785 |
| Teach Our Children Fund Inc | Education leaningdisadvantaged children | $25,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Iu golf coursecapital project | $25,000 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation | Capital golfcampaign | $25,000 |
| Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope Inc | Assist cancerpatients | $21,100 |
| Blessings in A Back Pack Inc | Assists in nutritionalneeds for children | $15,300 |
| The Literacy Alliance Inc | Academic services | $15,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | Provides supportfor concerts program | $15,000 |
| Congregation Achduth Vesholom | Religious | $14,910 |
| Int'l Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies | Support public access & research to jewish family history | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Provides support &promotes brain health | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc | Provides educationalsupport and hot mealsfor underprivleged children | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Ballet Inc | Provide quality performancesdance education, and service | $5,000 |
| Selfless Love Foundation | Fostering dreamsfor foster children | $5,000 |
| The Israel Advocacy Group | Supports israelaround the world | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Supports israels emergencyservices system | $5,000 |
| Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper Inc | Research in ovarian cancer | $2,800 |
| Turnstone Center for Children and Adults With Disabilities Inc | Services to disabledindividuals | $2,500 |
| University of Miami | Opthalmologyacademic fund | $2,500 |
| HMF Nsdar | Support dar | $2,500 |
| Zeta Beta Tau Foundation | Academic scholarship | $1,000 |
| Orland Community Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | Support fire and rescueservices nw steuben cty | $1,000 |
| Austin Athletic Scholarship Program | Athletic scholarship | $1,000 |
| Milford Food Bank Inc | Provides food to thehungry kosciusko cty indiana | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana Foundation Inc | Provides childrenwith lessonsin financial literacy | $300 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Choir | Supports teaching music literacyto children and teens | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard S Rifkin
Questions people ask
Does Rifkin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rifkin Family Foundation give?
$540,016 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rifkin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard S Rifkin (Trustee).
What does Rifkin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.