The Rice Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2017 and based in Hanover, Pennsylvania. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Foundation provides financial grants directly to eligible organizations focused on improving communities through targeted philanthropic support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.8M
-2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$931K
-48.3% YoY
Grant Count
69
-11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-41.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation was established to provide leadership and support for the improvement and transformation of education, health, and the well-being of families. The organization focuses its grantmaking on three primary areas:
- Education
- Health
- Well-being of individuals and families
While the Foundation's primary geographic focus is the greater Hanover, Pennsylvania area and surrounding communities, it has expanded its support to include organizations beyond the Hanover region whose missions align with the Foundation's values.
Grantmaking
The Foundation supports eligible nonprofit organizations that dedicate their time, efforts, and resources to foster a better community. Grant funds are supported by philanthropic commitments from the Rice and Lissette families.
Review Cycle
have been set for July 31st.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's primary focus is the greater Hanover, Pennsylvania area and surrounding communities. However, the Foundation has expanded its geographic reach to support organizations beyond the Hanover region whose missions align with its priorities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $22.3 million
- Annual Revenue: $2.17 million
- Annual Expenses: $1.84 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The Foundation has been tax-exempt since September 2017.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,815,571 | $22,311,531 | $22,167,321 |
| Revenue | $492,450 | $2,170,957 | $245,575 |
| Expenses | $988,083 | $1,837,135 | $1,205,930 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $946,750 | $1,800,000 | $1,175,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $205,915 | $408,049 | $30,398 |
| Distributable Amount | $854,733 | $843,983 | $851,036 |
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
234 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rice Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Rice Family Foundation was founded by:
- Mike & Jane Rice
- Dylan & Stacie Lissette
Mike Rice and Jane Rice are identified as founders, with Jane Rice serving as a spokesperson for the organization. Stacie Lissette has also been involved in articulating the Foundation's mission and goals. The Rice and Lissette families are third and fourth-generation members of the Utz Brands, Inc. snack foods family.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACIE R LISSETTE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity in recent years, with notable distributions to local nonprofit organizations serving the Hanover area. Example organizations supported include:
The Rice Family Foundation to Support Local Area Non-Profit OrganizationsVisiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Hanover & Spring Grove — providing home health and hospice care
Children's Home of York — dedicated to empowering children and strengthening families
Salvation Army — supporting those in need
The Foundation continues to actively seek out and support organizations aligned with its mission of fostering community improvement through education, health, and well-being initiatives.
The Rice Family Foundation to Support Local Area Non-Profit OrganizationsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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