Rifkin Family Foundation
The Rifkin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, health, children and families, and the arts.
Rifkin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rifkin Family Foundation gave $540K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $540,016
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,001
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,717,595
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (54% 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 Rifkin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists no contact, application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5642 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: (260) 432-2233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rifkin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness Inc ($106K). Together the top 10 received $440K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 152 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 32% to Florida, 11% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Pennsylvania. The listed grants also include organizations in Fort Wayne and other Indiana communities, as well as recipients in Florida and Boston.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rifkin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $441K (2021) to $978K (2020). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $540K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Promotes positive bodyimage and self esteem& awareness of eating disorders | $106,071 |
| Fort Wayne Jewish Federation Fort Wayne, IN | Religious | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | Glaucoma Researchfund | $60,000 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Educational Interpreterprogram | $35,000 |
| Mia's Miracles Foundation Tequesta, FL | Support Familiesfacing Challenges | $27,785 |
| Teach Our Children Fund Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Education Leaningdisadvantaged Children | $25,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | Iu Golf Coursecapital Project | $25,000 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Capital Golfcampaign | $25,000 |
| Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope Inc Palm Bearch, FL | Assist Cancerpatients | $21,100 |
| Blessings in a Back Pack Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Assists in Nutritionalneeds for Children | $15,300 |
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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 | $11,717,595 | $1,007,793 | $606,941 | $540,016 | 30 | $540,016 | $934,782 | $698,199 |
| 2023 | $11,236,888 | $5,634,077 | $716,851 | $677,150 | 28 | $677,150 | $139,348 | $378,624 |
| 2022 | $6,302,795 | $205,225 | $558,430 | $515,004 | 33 | $515,004 | $126,514 | $385,625 |
| 2021 | $6,676,591 | $286,972 | $489,293 | $440,608 | 29 | $440,608 | $242,325 | $408,282 |
| 2020 | $6,901,733 | $1,226,965 | $1,013,491 | $977,575 | 32 | — | $409,173 | $327,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rifkin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $698K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantmaking included support for a Jewish community organization, educational programs, health-related work, family support, and music.
The Fort Wayne Jewish Federation describes its mission as sustaining Jewish life through programs and services for the Jewish community. The Fort Wayne Zoological Society says it works to connect children and animals, strengthen families, and inspire care. Mia’s Miracles Foundation says it provides financial and emotional support to families whose children face life-altering medical diagnoses. Teach Our Children Fund says it helps children develop positive self-image and learning skills. The Literacy Alliance describes its work as empowering people and strengthening community through education, while the Fort Wayne Philharmonic says it fosters a lifelong love of music through performances and educational experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $540,016. Grants ranged from $250 to $106,071, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $106,071 to the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, $100,000 to the Fort Wayne Jewish Federation, and $60,000 to the Trustees of Boston University for a glaucoma research fund. Other notable grants included $35,000 to the Fort Wayne Zoological Society, $27,785 to Mia’s Miracles Foundation, and $25,000 each to Teach Our Children Fund, Indiana University Foundation, and Indiana Golf Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard S. Rifkin is listed as trustee.
Rifkin Family Foundation is led by Richard S. Rifkin, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard S. Rifkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rifkin Family Foundation
How much does Rifkin Family Foundation give each year?
Rifkin Family Foundation gave $540K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $677K across 28 grants.
What is Rifkin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rifkin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,001, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rifkin Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Rifkin Family Foundation give grants?
Rifkin Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (32%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (13 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Jupiter, FL (2 grants).
Does Rifkin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Rifkin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rifkin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rifkin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness Inc ($106,071), Fort Wayne Jewish Federation ($100,000) and Trustees of Boston University ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rifkin Family Foundation?
Rifkin Family Foundation reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $540K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $698K (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 Rifkin Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantmaking included support for a Jewish community organization, educational programs, health-related work, family support, and music. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rifkin Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rifkin Family Foundation's EIN?
Rifkin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1192429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rifkin 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rifkin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rifkin-family-foundation-morg_e929b10880b74412af762c3e38fa8512
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