Rieke Corporation Foundation
Rieke Corporation Foundation is a private foundation based in Muncie, Indiana. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $65,000 through 10 grants, all to recipients in Indiana.
Rieke Corporation Foundation at a glance
In short: Rieke Corporation Foundation gave $65K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,500
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,642,148
- +103.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rieke Corporation Foundation
- Review Cycle
- August 31, as listed on the 2025 filing; this date has passed.
- Deadline
- August 31, as listed on the 2025 filing; this date has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Mheraldfirstmerchants Com
Mailing address: 200 East Jackson Street, Muncie, IN 47305
Phone: (765) 747-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rieke Corporation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dekalb County Community Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Indiana. The listed recipients were in Auburn and Garrett.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rieke Corporation Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dekalb County Community Foundation Auburn, IN | General Operations | $15,000 |
| DeKalb County Council on Aging Auburn, IN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Dekalb County Auburn, IN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| ST Martin's Healthcare Garrett, IN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement Auburn, IN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Dekalb County Central United School Dist Auburn, IN | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Dekalb Humane Society Auburn, IN | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Auburn, IN | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Rock Steady Boxing Nei Auburn, IN | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Eckhart Public Library Auburn, IN | General Operations | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,642,148 | $915,344 | $78,857 | $65,000 | 10 | $74,561 | $911,692 | $71,104 |
| 2024 | $805,661 | $64,837 | $68,054 | $55,000 | 10 | $63,750 | $61,945 | $73,361 |
| 2023 | $808,878 | $77,941 | $66,872 | $56,428 | 10 | $64,286 | $75,355 | $63,145 |
| 2022 | $799,562 | $52,298 | $72,107 | $59,000 | 11 | $67,151 | $49,393 | $64,626 |
| 2021 | $821,338 | $150,958 | $69,453 | $55,000 | 10 | $62,641 | $144,642 | $69,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rieke Corporation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported for general operations. Recipients describe a range of community services: the DeKalb County Community Foundation says it promotes community philanthropy and charitable legacies to sustain and improve life in the county; the DeKalb County Council on Aging says it serves seniors, disabled people, and others through programs addressing community needs; and the DeKalb Humane Society says it provides animal shelter, welfare services, and public education, primarily in DeKalb County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $65,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,500. Its largest grants were $15,000 to DeKalb County Community Foundation; $10,000 each to DeKalb County Council on Aging, YMCA of DeKalb County, and St Martin's Healthcare; and $5,000 to Junior Achievement. The remaining grants were $4,000 to DeKalb County Central United School District and $3,000 each to DeKalb Humane Society, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, and Rock Steady Boxing NEI, plus $2,000 to Eckhart Public Library. All 10 grants were listed for general operations.
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists written or personal requests as the application materials and gives no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rieke Corporation Foundation's only listed officer is First Merchants Private Wealth Advi ORS, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
First Merchants Private Wealth Advi ORS
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$9K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: First Merchants Private Wlth Adviso (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $10K, to First Merchants Private Wealth Advi ORS (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Rieke Corporation Foundation
How much does Rieke Corporation Foundation give each year?
Rieke Corporation Foundation gave $65K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 10 grants.
What is Rieke Corporation Foundation's typical grant size?
Rieke Corporation Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $6,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rieke Corporation Foundation give grants?
Rieke Corporation Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, IN (9 grants).
Does Rieke Corporation Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rieke Corporation Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rieke Corporation Foundation's largest grantees?
Rieke Corporation Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dekalb County Community Foundation ($15,000), DeKalb County Council on Aging ($10,000) and YMCA of Dekalb County ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rieke Corporation Foundation?
Rieke Corporation Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rieke Corporation Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported for general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rieke Corporation Foundation?
Rieke Corporation Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rieke Corporation Foundation's EIN?
Rieke Corporation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0158651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Rieke Corporation Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rieke-corporation-foundation-morg_cf1e36a25f034c1aa800a9dee75a9c24
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