Private foundation · EIN 27-4911450 · Castro Valley, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pamela and Richard Rigg Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $100K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$100K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Francisco OperaSan Francisco, CAGift towards annual fund.$100K

About this foundation

Pamela and Richard Rigg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Castro Valley, California, administered in care of Chandra Zell Kreuzer, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Pamela and Richard Rigg Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Pamela and Richard Rigg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 1 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Pamela and Richard Rigg Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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