Private foundation · EIN 36-6797967 · Po Box Chica, Illinois

George a and Isabella Rieke 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $57K total, median $57K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$57K
Median grant
$57K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois Masonic HomeSpringfield, ILGeneral support$57K

About this foundation

George a and Isabella Rieke Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Po Box Chica, Illinois. 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 George a and Isabella Rieke Foundation 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 George a and Isabella Rieke Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $57K across 1 grants, a median of $57K.

Where does George a and Isabella Rieke Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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