The Tyler L Rigg Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tyler L Rigg Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $119,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,100. 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$119,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,100
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $127,600 the year before.
37% 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 | $127,600 | 25 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $119,000 | 19 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Tyler L Rigg Memorial 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 The Tyler L Rigg Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 3 | $18,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $15,900 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $15,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $13,500 |
| California | 3 | $12,900 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horizons - the Foote School | General | $15,100 |
| Dimensions Ed Research Fdn | General | $15,000 |
| Redside Foundation | General | $11,000 |
| Fly Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Native Movement | General | $10,000 |
| Michigan Breastfeeding Network | General | $9,000 |
| Multiplier | General | $8,000 |
| Center for Whole Communities | General | $7,500 |
| Northern Michigan University | General | $6,000 |
| NAMI Maine | General | $5,000 |
| Women for Women International | General | $5,000 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights | General | $5,000 |
| Deep Medicine Circle | General | $4,500 |
| Superior Arts Youth Theatre | General | $3,500 |
| Sun Valley Youth Hockey | General | $2,500 |
| The Tomorrow Fund | General | $700 |
| Uc San Diego | General | $400 |
| Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps | General | $400 |
| Guilford Foundation | General | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald B Rigg
- Dedee Z Rigg
- Gerald B Rigg Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Tyler L Rigg Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tyler L Rigg Memorial Foundation give?
$119,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Tyler L Rigg Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald B Rigg (Trustee), Dedee Z Rigg (Trustee) and Gerald B Rigg Jr (Trustee).
What does The Tyler L Rigg Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.