Private foundation · EIN 21-1826720 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kate Risley Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $102K total, median $13K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$102K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership CorporationNew York, NYActivities and programs at the Joseph Lee Middle School in Dorchester, MA; the Acce High School in Baltimore, MD; the Olney School in Phila…$31K
Bridge Dallas Lacrosse IncDallas, TXCharitable Event$20K
Philadelphia Youth OrganizationPhiladelphia, PAAnderson Monarchs Girls Academy$15K
YWCA Central MaineLewiston, MESingle Gender Swim Program$13K
Girls on the Run - DCWashington, DCProvide Scholarships to girls and support parents to participate$10K
Girls on the Run InternationalNorthampton, MACharitable Event$6,500
Washington Inner City LacrosseWashington, DCWINNERS Lacrosse and the I Can Be Curriculum$6,000

By state: New York 1 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Maine 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Kate Risley Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kate Risley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kate Risley Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $102K across 7 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Kate Risley Foundation Inc give?

New York (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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