Curt and Darcy Riess
Curt and Darcy Riess is a private foundation, based in Danbury, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $619K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $17K.
Curt and Darcy Riess at a glance
In short: Curt and Darcy Riess gave $58K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,078
- +234.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,616
- +167.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $618,762
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Curt and Darcy Riess funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Horizon Charity Fund ($30K). Together the top 5 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Curt and Darcy Riess gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $58K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizon Charity Fund Kansas City, MO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Midwest Special Services St. Paul, MN | General Support | $15,190 |
| ISD 194 Lakeville, MN | Student Scholarship Support | $12,000 |
| Lakeville Arts Foundation Lakeville, MN | General Support | $700 |
| MN Special Olympics Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $188 |
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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 | $618,762 | $17,033 | $59,732 | $58,078 | 5 | $58,078 | $17,457 | $42,996 |
| 2023 | $661,461 | $13,903 | $26,850 | $17,385 | 4 | $17,385 | $13,505 | $37,901 |
| 2022 | $674,408 | $-796 | $19,629 | $18,250 | 3 | $18,250 | $18,547 | $37,460 |
| 2021 | $695,033 | $51,532 | $57,760 | $54,670 | 5 | $55,545 | $49,709 | $42,521 |
| 2020 | $701,926 | $19,470 | $37,832 | $34,100 | 4 | — | $17,336 | $35,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curt and Darcy Riess reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Curt and Darcy Riess's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curt Riess
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Darcy Riess
Board Member
On filings since 2020
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 Curt and Darcy Riess
How much does Curt and Darcy Riess give each year?
Curt and Darcy Riess gave $58K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 4 grants.
What is Curt and Darcy Riess's typical grant size?
Curt and Darcy Riess's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $11,616, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Curt and Darcy Riess give grants?
Curt and Darcy Riess gives mostly in Missouri: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeville, MN (2 grants).
Does Curt and Darcy Riess give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Curt and Darcy Riess's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Curt and Darcy Riess's largest grantees?
Curt and Darcy Riess's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Horizon Charity Fund ($30,000), Midwest Special Services ($15,190) and ISD 194 ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Curt and Darcy Riess?
Curt and Darcy Riess reported $619K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Curt and Darcy Riess's EIN?
Curt and Darcy Riess's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3330055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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