Private foundation · EIN 85-0780640 · Punta Gorda, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard a Riffel Philanthropic Trus 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $320K total, median $35K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$320K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Freedom of the Press FoundationBrooklyn, NYHuman rights$100K
Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DCSocial welfare$100K
Camfed USA FoundationSan Francisco, CAEducation$40K
Aspen Center for Environmental StudiesAspen, COEnvironmental science education$35K
Fos FeministaNew York, NYReproductive health$15K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYEnvironmental advocacy$15K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYReproductive health$15K

By state: New York 4 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Richard a Riffel Philanthropic Trus Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Punta Gorda, Florida, administered in care of Jeffrey R, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Richard a Riffel Philanthropic Trus Inc 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 Richard a Riffel Philanthropic Trus Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $320K across 7 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Richard a Riffel Philanthropic Trus Inc give?

New York (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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