Thomas E Riley Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Thomas E Riley Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,618 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$270,618
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $127,500 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,500 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $270,618 | 16 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
Thomas E Riley Charitable 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 Thomas E Riley Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $153,093 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $40,025 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | General support | $50,000 |
| Victory Cup Initiative | General support | $45,000 |
| One Purse Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Annika Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The Sacred and Strategic Initiative | General support | $20,000 |
| Annika Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor | General support | $10,000 |
| Women Doing Well Initiatives Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Foundation to Eradicate Duchenne Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| The Russell Home | General support | $7,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida | General support | $6,593 |
| Annika Foundation | General support | $5,025 |
| Victory Cup Initiative | General support | $5,000 |
| Live for Today Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Live for Today Foundation Inc | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E Riley
Questions people ask
Does Thomas E Riley Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas E Riley Charitable Trust give?
$270,618 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thomas E Riley Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas E Riley (Trustee).
What does Thomas E Riley Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.