Rikli Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Rikli Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Columbia, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,250 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$63,250
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,900 the year before.
26% 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 | $60,000 | 50 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $60,900 | 45 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,250 | 38 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Rikli Family Foundation Trust 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 Rikli Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $19,850 |
| Texas | 15 | $17,500 |
| California | 4 | $10,500 |
| Missouri | 4 | $6,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Park Church | Project support | $5,000 |
| Tanglewood Community Nature Center Inc | Project support | $5,000 |
| Oak Meadow Methodist Church | Project support | $4,600 |
| San Francisco Japantown Foundation | Project support | $4,000 |
| Arnot Ogden Medical Center Foundation | Project support | $3,000 |
| Sva Alumn Society Inc | Donation | $3,000 |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Project support | $3,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Project support | $3,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Donation | $3,000 |
| Family Violence Prevention Services Inc | Donation | $3,000 |
| Gardens of Golden Gate Park | Donation | $3,000 |
| California Native Plant Society | Project support | $3,000 |
| Arnot Art Museum | Project support | $1,500 |
| Chemung County Performing Arts Inc | Project support | $1,500 |
| North Central College House of Rikli Scholarships | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts | Project support | $1,500 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc | Project support | $1,200 |
| Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope | Project support | $1,200 |
| Landa Gardens Conservancy | Project support | $1,000 |
| Autism Service Center of San Antonio | Project support | $1,000 |
| City of Columbia | Project support | $1,000 |
| Foundation of the Daniel Boone Regional Library | Project support | $1,000 |
| Mind Science Foundation | Project support | $1,000 |
| Contemporary at Blue Star | Donation | $1,000 |
| Alice Brown Early Learning Ctr Adelphi University | Project support | $600 |
| Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy | Project support | $500 |
| Living on the Edge With Chip Ingram Inc | Project support | $500 |
| American Honey Bee Protection Agency | Project support | $500 |
| Wayside Chapel Efca | Project support | $500 |
| Texas Public Radio | Project support | $500 |
| Make It Clear Ministries | Project support | $500 |
| San Antonio Childrens Museum | Project support | $500 |
| First Assembly of God | Donation | $500 |
| BSF International | Project support | $500 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College | Project support | $250 |
| The Trustees of Davidson College | Project support | $200 |
| One Nature Institute | Project support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- The Central Trust Bank
Questions people ask
Does Rikli Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rikli Family Foundation Trust give?
$63,250 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Rikli Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists The Central Trust Bank (Trustee).
What does Rikli Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and arts and culture.