Richard Riney Family Foundation
The Richard Riney Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports organizations working in health, education, animal welfare, and the arts, with philanthropy guided by the potential impact of grants and their alignment with its priorities.
Richard Riney Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard Riney Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $290K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,739,077
- +93.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $289,846
- +61.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $92,500
- Total assets
- $28,731,843
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard Riney Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its board and staff research and recommend proposals, and the foundation says its team initiates conversations and collaborates with potential recipients to develop proposals. Review factors include 501(c)(3) eligibility, the relationship with the recipient, use and terms of funds, expenditure considerations, impact, strategic alignment, and longer-term needs.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 East 84Th Street, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (847) 910-7048
Website: https://rineyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Riney Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($500K). Together the top 5 received $760K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($979,077), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 41 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (62%), New York (29%), Illinois (8%), and Georgia (1%). Listed recipients were located in St. Louis and Ladue, Missouri; New York, New York; Chicago, Illinois; and Woodstock, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard Riney Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 $900K (2024) to $2.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $979,077 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Illinois Chapter Chicago, IL | General Support | $135,000 |
| City of Ladue Fire Department Ladue, MO | General Support | $50,000 |
| City of Ladue Police Department Ladue, MO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Knock on Wood Foundation Woodstock, GA | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $28,731,843 | $1,437,054 | $1,800,107 | $1,739,077 | 6 | $1,750,229 | $1,163,419 | $1,794,893 |
| 2024 | $32,044,521 | $1,002,843 | $953,494 | $900,074 | 5 | $905,574 | $684,269 | $1,661,062 |
| 2023 | $32,045,172 | $824,028 | $2,098,790 | $1,986,225 | 8 | $2,030,510 | $622,715 | $1,493,356 |
| 2022 | $33,269,934 | $1,789,957 | $1,841,368 | $1,550,233 | 8 | $1,635,887 | $861,778 | $1,614,617 |
| 2021 | $33,767,819 | $6,359,169 | $1,720,424 | $1,478,072 | 14 | $1,590,849 | $5,911,316 | $1,594,564 |
| 2020 | $29,129,074 | $1,956,235 | $1,719,651 | $1,651,329 | 13 | — | $712,740 | $1,487,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Riney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to “make a difference” by considering the potential impact of grants and their alignment with its giving priorities: health, education, animals, and the arts. It says it is especially drawn to projects that address more than one priority.
The foundation’s website describes its work with Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. The hospital says it serves children with complex medical conditions as they transition from hospital to home; the foundation’s support there focused on play, including an outdoor playscape. The foundation also describes a collaboration with Cornell University to establish the Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center, supporting canine health-related research.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported six grants totaling $1,739,077. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $979,077, with a median of $92,500. The largest listed grants were $979,077 to Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School and $500,000 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, both for general support. Other listed grants included $135,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Illinois Chapter, $50,000 each to the City of Ladue Fire Department and the City of Ladue Police Department, and $25,000 to Knock on Wood Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Riney as president, Randy Ables as secretary, and Paul Anderson as a board director.
Richard Riney Family Foundation is led by Richard Riney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Riney
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Anderson
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Ables
Secretary
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Holly Isdale (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Margaret Riney (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Richard Riney Family Foundation
How much does Richard Riney Family Foundation give each year?
Richard Riney Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $900K across 5 grants.
What is Richard Riney Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard Riney Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $92,500, and its average grant was $289,846, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard Riney Family Foundation give grants?
Richard Riney Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ladue, MO (2 grants).
Does Richard Riney Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard Riney Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard Riney Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard Riney Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($500,000), National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Illinois Chapter ($135,000) and City of Ladue Fire Department ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($979,077), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard Riney Family Foundation?
Richard Riney Family Foundation reported $28.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 does Richard Riney Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to “make a difference” by considering the potential impact of grants and their alignment with its giving priorities: health, education, animals, and the arts. It says it is especially drawn to projects that address more than one priority. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Riney Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard Riney Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard Riney Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3411673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Richard Riney Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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