Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Clifton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,000 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $12,500. 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$270,000
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $264,500 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $264,500 | 69 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 69 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Philip W Riskin Charitable 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 Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $107,000 |
| New Jersey | 18 | $73,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $33,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $14,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service | Charity | $12,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charity | $11,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | Charity | $10,000 |
| Wnyc | Charity | $10,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Fund | Charity | $7,500 |
| Oxfam | Charity | $7,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charity | $5,000 |
| Finca | Charity | $5,000 |
| Greenpeace | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hias | Charity | $5,000 |
| Kessler Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | Charity | $5,000 |
| Ny Presbyterian Hospital | Charity | $5,000 |
| NJPBS | Charity | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood America | Charity | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NJ | Charity | $5,000 |
| Shriners | Charity | $5,000 |
| St Jude's | Charity | $5,000 |
| Thirteen Wnet | Charity | $5,000 |
| Unhcr | Charity | $5,000 |
| Wliw | Charity | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charity | $5,000 |
| WWF | Charity | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Charity | $4,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Charity | $4,000 |
| Amnesty International of the USA | Charity | $4,000 |
| Audrey Hepburn Children's House | Charity | $4,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Ny | Charity | $4,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang | Charity | $4,000 |
| Innocence Project | Charity | $4,000 |
| Jennas Rainbow | Charity | $4,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of NJ | Charity | $4,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parki | Charity | $4,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Charity | $4,000 |
| WQXR | Charity | $4,000 |
| Care International | Charity | $3,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Society | Charity | $3,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Charity | $3,000 |
| Feed the Children | Charity | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Charity | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Riskin Bean
- Francesca Liechenstein
- Michael Liechenstein
- George Bean
Questions people ask
Does Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$270,000 in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Riskin Bean (President), Francesca Liechenstein (Secretary), Michael Liechenstein (Trustee) and George Bean (Trustee).
What does Philip W Riskin Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.