Private foundation · EIN 83-2037794 · Lake Success, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rist Family 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: 13 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$1.8M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
U-MassLowell, MACharitable$945K
Florida Southwestern State CollegeFort Myers, FLCharitable$400K
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FLCharitable$300K
Swfl Children Charity Wine FestFort Myers, FLCharitable$40K
Ja Business Hall of FameColorado Springs, COCharitable$25K
Lee Bia Builders CareFort Myers, FLCharitable$10K
Shell MuseumSanibel, FLCharitable$10K
Harry Chapin Food BankFort Myers, FLCharitable$7,500
ImagFort Myers, FLCharitable$5,000
ImagFort Myers, FLCharitable$5,000
Valerie's HouseFort Myers, FLCharitable$5,000
Starability FoundationNaples, FLCharitable$515
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SwflFort Myers, FLCharitable$504

By state: Massachusetts 1 · Florida 11 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Rist Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Success, New York, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Rist Family 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 Rist Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Rist Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), Florida (11 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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