Richard a Riffel Philanthropic
Richard a Riffel Philanthropic is a private foundation, based in Punta Gorda, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $320K. Net investment income was $119K.
Richard a Riffel Philanthropic at a glance
In short: Richard a Riffel Philanthropic gave $320K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,000
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,714
- -25.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $8,900,991
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Richard a Riffel Philanthropic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Freedom of the Press Foundation ($100K). Together the top 7 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 20 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard a Riffel Philanthropic gives
- In 2025 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $2.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom of the Press Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Human Rights | $100,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $100,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation San Francisco, CA | Education | $40,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Aspen, CO | Environmental Science Education | $35,000 |
| FOS Feminista New York, NY | Reproductive Health | $15,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Environmental Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Reproductive Health | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,900,991 | $915,470 | $465,574 | $320,000 | 7 | $320,000 | $119,061 | $461,855 |
| 2024 | $8,451,095 | $1,717,034 | $497,201 | $370,000 | 6 | $370,000 | $912,914 | $406,730 |
| 2023 | $7,231,262 | $913,712 | $253,119 | $150,000 | 6 | $150,000 | $100,691 | $341,817 |
| 2022 | $6,570,669 | $576,080 | $112,929 | — | — | — | $59,445 | $292,905 |
| 2021 | $6,107,518 | $864,821 | $2,160,839 | $2,099,212 | 1 | $2,099,212 | $33,824 | $320,522 |
| 2020 | $7,403,536 | $7,503,713 | $100,177 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $3,536 | $182,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard a Riffel Philanthropic reported a distributable amount of $462K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard a Riffel Philanthropic is led by Richard A. Riffel, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard A. Riffel
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Diane Nixon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Elizabeth Geisler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Sheldon Barat
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Diane Nixon (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Richard a Riffel Philanthropic
How much does Richard a Riffel Philanthropic give each year?
Richard a Riffel Philanthropic gave $320K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $370K across 6 grants.
What is Richard a Riffel Philanthropic's typical grant size?
Richard a Riffel Philanthropic's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $45,714, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard a Riffel Philanthropic give grants?
Richard a Riffel Philanthropic's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (31%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Richard a Riffel Philanthropic give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Richard a Riffel Philanthropic's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Richard a Riffel Philanthropic's largest grantees?
Richard a Riffel Philanthropic's largest 2025 grantees include Freedom of the Press Foundation ($100,000), Protect Democracy Project ($100,000) and Camfed USA Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard a Riffel Philanthropic?
Richard a Riffel Philanthropic reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $462K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Richard a Riffel Philanthropic's EIN?
Richard a Riffel Philanthropic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0780640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Richard a Riffel Philanthropic funds
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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