Philip W Riskin Charitable
Philip W Riskin Charitable is a private foundation based in Clifton, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including groups working in humanitarian aid, environmental advocacy, disability research and employment, civil liberties, human rights, and Jewish-related causes.
Philip W Riskin Charitable at a glance
In short: Philip W Riskin Charitable gave $270K across 69 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New York. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,000
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 69
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,913
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $12,495,252
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (4 of 69, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (40% 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 Philip W Riskin Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38 North Court, Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 471-0721
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philip W Riskin Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Family Service ($13K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
309 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 309 grants of 309 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 40% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 27% to New Jersey, 12% to the District of Columbia, 5% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Philip W Riskin Charitable open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 69 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $187K (2020) to $401K (2022). In 2024 it made 69 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service Passiac, NJ | Charity | $12,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charity | $11,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Study Princeton, NJ | Charity | $10,000 |
| Wnyc New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Fund New York, NY | Charity | $7,500 |
| Oxfam Boston, MA | Charity | $7,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | Charity | $5,000 |
| Finca Washington, DC | Charity | $5,000 |
| Greenpeace Washington, DC | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hias Silver Springs, MD | Charity | $5,000 |
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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 | $12,495,252 | $63,392 | $305,046 | $270,000 | 69 | $272,546 | $217,867 | $260,471 |
| 2023 | $12,706,192 | $217,886 | $297,726 | $264,500 | 69 | $297,726 | $217,886 | $279,898 |
| 2022 | $12,789,562 | $-127,465 | $432,861 | $400,500 | 69 | $402,861 | $228,950 | $226,935 |
| 2021 | $5,564,216 | $228,867 | $220,159 | $186,500 | 51 | $220,159 | $228,867 | $277,864 |
| 2020 | $5,558,688 | $228,867 | $218,661 | $186,500 | 51 | — | $228,867 | $275,258 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip W Riskin Charitable reported a distributable amount of $260K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Greenpeace says it campaigns on global environmental problems, while Kessler Foundation describes its work in medical rehabilitation research and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. HIAS works with forcibly displaced people; the American Civil Liberties Union promotes and defends civil liberties; and American Jewish World Service and Amnesty International of the USA describe work related to human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 69 grants totaling $270,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,500, with a median grant of $4,000. Among the largest grants were $12,500 to Jewish Family Service in Passaic, New Jersey; $11,000 to Doctors Without Borders in New York; and $10,000 each to the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and WNYC in New York. Other 2024 grants included $7,500 to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and $7,500 to Oxfam, and $5,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund, FINCA, Greenpeace, HIAS, Kessler Foundation, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. World Central Kitchen also received $5,000; the ACLU and American Jewish World Service each received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane Riskin Bean as president, Francesca Liechenstein as secretary, and Michael Liechenstein and George Bean as trustees.
Philip W Riskin Charitable is led by Jane Riskin Bean, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Riskin Bean
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
George Bean
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Michael Liechenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Francesca Liechenstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
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 $10K, to Jane Riskin Bean (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Philip W Riskin Charitable
How much does Philip W Riskin Charitable give each year?
Philip W Riskin Charitable gave $270K across 69 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $265K across 69 grants.
What is Philip W Riskin Charitable's typical grant size?
Philip W Riskin Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,913, across 69 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Philip W Riskin Charitable that year got $5K on average.
Where does Philip W Riskin Charitable give grants?
Philip W Riskin Charitable's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (27%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Newark, NJ (3 grants).
Does Philip W Riskin Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on Philip W Riskin Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (69 grants).
Who are Philip W Riskin Charitable's largest grantees?
Philip W Riskin Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Family Service ($12,500), Doctors Without Borders ($11,000) and Institute for Advanced Study ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Philip W Riskin Charitable?
Philip W Riskin Charitable reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $273K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Philip W Riskin Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philip W Riskin Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Philip W Riskin Charitable's EIN?
Philip W Riskin Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3265173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Philip W Riskin Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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