Abraham W Rizika Foundation
The Abraham W Rizika Foundation is a private foundation based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Massachusetts and other states, including educational, civic, religious, health, and community organizations.
Abraham W Rizika Foundation at a glance
In short: Abraham W Rizika Foundation gave $140K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,396
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,014
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,560,090
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Abraham W Rizika Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Adam Rizika, trustee, as the contact for applications. It states that there is no special form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Adam Rizika Trustee
Mailing address: 267 Eliot Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617) 233-6205
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abraham W Rizika Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance for Citizen Engagement ($42K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 116 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining shares were Maryland (5%), New York (2%), Oregon (2%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Abraham W Rizika Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $785; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $140K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Citizen Engagement Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| MIT Sloan Annual Fund Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Temple Beth Avodah Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $16,500 |
| MIT Sailing Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Jewish National Fund Silver Spring, MD | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Beth Israel Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hubspot Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $3,631 |
| Brookline Robotics Initiative Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| First Manchester, NH | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| High Mountain Institute Leadville, CO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,560,090 | $156,852 | $169,617 | $140,396 | 28 | $145,846 | $147,049 | $89,063 |
| 2023 | $1,566,851 | $64,245 | $145,451 | $124,336 | 24 | $124,336 | $47,915 | $83,091 |
| 2021 | $1,357,295 | $73,536 | $110,343 | $94,052 | 35 | $96,902 | $49,294 | $77,961 |
| 2020 | $1,394,102 | $32,288 | $65,698 | $61,147 | 29 | — | $28,572 | $72,420 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abraham W Rizika Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grants listed in the 2024 filing show support for a range of organizations. For example, the High Mountain Institute describes its mission as engaging students with the natural world through intellectual inquiry, experiential learning, and wilderness expeditions. The Brookline Teen Center says it provides a platform for teens to explore, create, and discover who they are, while preparing them for college, careers, and beyond.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in areas including healthy working lands and strong communities (1000 Friends of Oregon), hunger relief (Oregon Food Bank), and residential, recreational, and health services for older adults and people with low incomes (Rogerson Communities).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $140,396. Grants ranged from $100 to $42,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest awards included Alliance for Citizen Engagement in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts ($42,000); MIT Sloan Annual Fund in Cambridge, Massachusetts ($37,500); Temple Beth Avodah in Newton, Massachusetts ($16,500); and MIT Sailing in Cambridge, Massachusetts ($12,500). The filing lists these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam Rizika, Marne L Rizika, Robert Rizika, and Catherine Keith as trustees.
Abraham W Rizika Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Rizika
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Keith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marne L. Rizika
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rizika
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Abraham W Rizika Foundation
How much does Abraham W Rizika Foundation give each year?
Abraham W Rizika Foundation gave $140K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $124K across 24 grants.
What is Abraham W Rizika Foundation's typical grant size?
Abraham W Rizika Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,014, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abraham W Rizika Foundation that year got $785 on average.
Where does Abraham W Rizika Foundation give grants?
Abraham W Rizika Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cambridge, MA (3 grants), Portland, OR (3 grants), Chestnut Hill, MA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Abraham W Rizika Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Abraham W Rizika Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abraham W Rizika Foundation's largest grantees?
Abraham W Rizika Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alliance for Citizen Engagement ($42,000), MIT Sloan Annual Fund ($37,500) and Temple Beth Avodah ($16,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abraham W Rizika Foundation?
Abraham W Rizika Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abraham W Rizika Foundation fund?
The grants listed in the 2024 filing show support for a range of organizations. For example, the High Mountain Institute describes its mission as engaging students with the natural world through intellectual inquiry, experiential learning, and wilderness expeditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abraham W Rizika Foundation?
The 2024 filing names Adam Rizika, trustee, as the contact for applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abraham W Rizika Foundation's EIN?
Abraham W Rizika Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6086312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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