Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch

Foundation · Grantmaker Los Angeles, CA EIN: 95-6155653

The Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch Foundation is a private family foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1966, the foundation was created by Lloyd Eugene Rigler and his business partner Lawrence E. Deutsch, who together built Adolph's Meat Tenderizer into a national brand. The foundation focuses on supporting cultural programs and the performing arts.

Key facts about Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch

EIN: 95-6155653
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $2,661,000
Grants made (2024): 11
Average grant: $241,909
Median grant: $50,000
New grantees (estimate): 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024)
Total assets: $12,479,104
Primary geography: California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch's 11 itemized 2024 grants were California (86%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants). None of its 11 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Contribution" (11 grants).

Is Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch open to new grantees?

27%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $313K. How we count

Medians: $50K first-time, $66K repeat.

36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 152% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 293% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.5M

-13.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.7M

+33.5% YoY

Grant Count

+22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$242K

+9.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is making grants for cultural programs and the performing arts. Key funding areas include:

Music and performing arts
Arts and creative endeavors
Education
Health care

The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to supporting classical music, opera, ballet, and theater initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation supports both established institutions and emerging artistic initiatives, with a focus on creating opportunities for master artists in theater, opera, and jazz to develop new works.

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $1,525,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York, with particular emphasis on Los Angeles and Southern California cultural institutions.

Grant Distribution by State

California $2.3M (86%)

New York $384K (14%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Florida New Jersey New York Washington

Cities

Los AngelesNew YorkSanta MonicaNorthridgeBeverly HillsBronxBurbankCosta MesaHollywoodNorth HollywoodSeattleWest Orange

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $12,479,104 (most recent filing)

Total Annual Giving: $2,661,000

Revenue: $1.42 million (2023)

Expenses: $4.21 million (2023)

Total Assets: $14.5 million (2023)

The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since June 1967.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,479,104	$14,492,635	$17,285,225
Revenue	$3,147,189	$1,420,564	$1,608,119
Expenses	$5,160,720	$4,213,154	$4,301,581
Qualifying Distributions	$4,769,688	$3,837,175	$3,955,735
Net Investment Income	$2,630,228	$2,221,043	$1,908,069
Distributable Amount	$1,626,998	$1,231,603	$1,671,274

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Broad Stage ($1,525,000), Los Angeles Philharmonic ($617,000), The Metropolitan Opera ($197,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE BROAD STAGE Santa Monica, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$1,525,000
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC Los Angeles, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$617,000
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA New York, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$197,000
GEORGE LONDON FOUNDATION New York, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$107,000
THE AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION New York, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$80,000
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE Costa Mesa, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$50,000
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION Los Angeles, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$25,000
PACIFIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA Burbank, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$25,000
DEAF WEST THEATER North Hollywood, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$20,000
LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Los Angeles, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Lloyd Eugene Rigler (May 3, 1915 – December 7, 2003) served as president of the foundation. He was a businessman and philanthropist who graduated from the University of Illinois in 1939.

Lawrence E. Deutsch was Rigler's business partner in building Adolph's Meat Tenderizer and co-founder of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James Rigler	President/Trustee	30	$205,205
Joan Copeland	Trustee	—	—
Melanie Robinson	Trustee	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been actively engaged in supporting performing arts venues and programming in Southern California. Notable recent support includes ongoing funding for The Broad Stage's recital series and the Artistic Incubation Fund, which aims to give master artists freedom to create new works in theater, opera, and jazz.

Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Continues Support of Recital

The foundation's website is located at www.classicartsshowcase.org, reflecting its connection to the Classic Arts Showcase, a free, non-commercial television channel established by Lloyd Rigler in 1994 to promote performing arts, film, and fine art.

Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Continues Support of Recital

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is making grants for cultural programs and the performing arts. Key funding areas include: • Music and performing arts • Arts and creative endeavors • Education • Health care The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to supporting classical music, opera, ballet, and theater initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $1,525,000. **Recent Activity:** The foundation has made significant contributions to major cultural institutions, including: • $350,000 unrestricted gift to The Broad Stage at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center (2013), in addition to an initial $500,000 gift in 2011 • $2.5 million in lead gifts to The Broad Stage's Artistic Incubation Fund (2013) The foundation supports both established institutions and emerging artistic initiatives…

Where does Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York, with particular emphasis on Los Angeles and Southern California cultural institutions.

What size grants does Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch award?

In 2024, Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch awarded 11 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $242K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch's EIN?

Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6155653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.