Riggs Family Foundation
Riggs Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boswell, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $403K.
Riggs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Riggs Family Foundation gave $403K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $403K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $403,364
- +262.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -97.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $403,364
- +12942.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $403,364
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Riggs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Community Fdn of Greater Johnstown ($403K).
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 72 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Riggs Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $403K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $403K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Greater Johnstown Johnstown, PA | general support | $403,364 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,254 | $405,992 | $403,364 | 1 | $404,544 | — | $682 |
| 2021 | $402,738 | $63,913 | $117,951 | $111,334 | 36 | $112,289 | $57,662 | $77,753 |
| 2020 | $1,517,421 | $161,028 | $103,424 | $94,854 | 35 | — | $38,230 | $77,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Riggs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $682 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Riggs Family Foundation is led by C. Daniel Riggs, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
C. Daniel Riggs
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Riggs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Korns
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Korns
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: S. William Riggs (2020) — Vice President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Riggs Family Foundation
How much does Riggs Family Foundation give each year?
Riggs Family Foundation gave $403K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $111K across 36 grants.
Where does Riggs Family Foundation operate?
Riggs Family Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania.
How much is Riggs Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Riggs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $682 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Riggs Family Foundation's EIN?
Riggs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3738097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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