Von Rickenbach Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Von Rickenbach Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $205,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$205,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $197,500 the year before.
25% 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 | $197,500 | 16 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $205,500 | 16 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Von Rickenbach 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 Von Rickenbach Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $201,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLean Hospital | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Life Sciences Cares Inc | Charitable contribution unrestrictedcharitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Anthony Shrine | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Presidents & Fellows of Harvard College | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Network for Excellence in Health Innovation | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Biomedical Science Careers Program | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Brigid Parish | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Immigrant Learning Center | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Science History Institute | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $3,000 |
| National Assoc of Rare Disease | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Save Our Heritage Foundation | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Waltham Boys & Girls Club | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Room to Grow | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Carson
Questions people ask
Does Von Rickenbach Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Von Rickenbach Family Foundation give?
$205,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Von Rickenbach Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert L Carson (Trustee).
What does Von Rickenbach Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.