Abraham W Rizika Foundation
Accepts applications
Abraham W Rizika Foundation is a private foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $140,396 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $42,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$140,396
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $124,336 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,336 | 24 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $140,396 | 28 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Adam Rizika Trustee 267 Eliot Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 233-6205, adam.rizika@gmail.com |
| What to submit | No special form |
What Abraham W Rizika Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $122,881 |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,500 |
| New York | 4 | $2,550 |
| Oregon | 4 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $2,235 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $230 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Citizen Engagement | Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| MIT Sloan Annual Fund | Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Temple Beth Avodah | Unrestricted | $16,500 |
| MIT Sailing | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Beth Israel Hospital | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hubspot | Unrestricted | $3,631 |
| Brookline Robotics Initiative | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| First | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| High Mountain Institute | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Brookline Teen Center | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Colel Chabad | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| 1000 Friends of Oregon | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Helvetia | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital Inc | Unrestricted | $650 |
| American Friend of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood League | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Broadway Rose Theatre | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Portland Center Stage | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Rogerson Communities | Unrestricted | $450 |
| American Indian College Fund | Unrestricted | $135 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Unrestricted | $127 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Unrestricted | $103 |
| American College Fund | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Syracuse University | Unrestrictedunrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Rizika
- Marne L Rizika
- Robert Rizika
- Catherine Keith
Questions people ask
Does Abraham W Rizika Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Abraham W Rizika Foundation give?
$140,396 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Abraham W Rizika Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Rizika (Trustee), Marne L Rizika (Trustee), Robert Rizika (Trustee) and Catherine Keith (Trustee).
What does Abraham W Rizika Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.