George Rickey Foundation Inc
George Rickey Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in East Chatham, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $692K.
George Rickey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: George Rickey Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,350
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,350
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,350
- Total assets
- $1,835,097
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% 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 George Rickey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Aspen Institute Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George Rickey Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 435% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 364% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $5K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute Inc Washington, DC | Art Education | $5,350 |
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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 | $1,835,097 | $743,898 | $339,768 | $5,350 | 1 | $324,142 | $692,284 | $88,980 |
| 2023 | $1,430,967 | $66,847 | $523,802 | $5,000 | 1 | $452,080 | $50,347 | $89,237 |
| 2022 | $1,887,922 | $1,156,052 | $322,525 | — | — | $254,178 | $793,802 | $100,423 |
| 2021 | $1,054,395 | $418,913 | $485,201 | $1,000 | 1 | $410,901 | $222,413 | $62,357 |
| 2020 | $1,120,683 | $52,377 | $243,819 | — | — | — | $52,377 | $65,803 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Rickey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Rickey Foundation Inc is led by Diane Frankel, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Frankel
President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Clare Lilley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Becherer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Wurtenberger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Whiting
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Benefield
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$64K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Debra B. Balken
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Charles R. Loving (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lucinda Gedeon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Philip J. Rickey (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Stuart R. Rickey (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Richard Benefield (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about George Rickey Foundation Inc
How much does George Rickey Foundation Inc give each year?
George Rickey Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is George Rickey Foundation Inc?
George Rickey Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George Rickey Foundation Inc?
George Rickey Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in East Chatham, NY. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does George Rickey Foundation Inc operate?
George Rickey Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is George Rickey Foundation Inc's EIN?
George Rickey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1768291. 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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