Rightgift Foundation
Rightgift Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants and describes its work as empowering nonprofits and their donors to expand social impact through conscious use of purchases and in-kind donations.
Rightgift Foundation at a glance
In short: Rightgift Foundation gave $16K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $337.37), top state California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,519
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $337
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $110
- Total assets
- $3,725
- -53.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (10 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (24% 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 Rightgift Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 182 Daisy Path, Austin, TX 78737
Phone: (877) 829-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rightgift Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assistance League - National ($4K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
299 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 299 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in California (24%), New Mexico (12%), Virginia (7%), Kansas (7%), and Missouri (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rightgift Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 46 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $76; repeat grants $410. How we count
Medians: $42 first-time, $186 repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 209% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $20K (2023). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance League - National Burbank, CA | Generalsupportgrant | $3,529 |
| Assistance League of Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | Generalsupportgrant | $1,884 |
| Giving the Basics Kansas City, KS | Generalsupportgrant | $1,090 |
| GOOD360 Alexandria, VA | Generalsupportgrant | $1,069 |
| Bullard Family Foundation Lutz, FL | Generalsupportgrant | $796 |
| Assistance League of Denver Denver, CO | Generalsupport Grant | $780 |
| Care to Learn Springfield, MO | Generalsupportgrant | $765 |
| YMCA of Central Kentucky Lexington, KY | Generalsupportgrant | $612 |
| Brother Bill's Helping Hand Dallas, TX | Generalsupportgrant | $496 |
| Granite Ecucation Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Generalsupportgrant | $379 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,725 | $11,214 | $17,479 | $15,519 | 46 | $15,519 | $183 |
| 2023 | $8,030 | $21,590 | $21,225 | $19,786 | 79 | $19,590 | $136 |
| 2022 | $6,105 | $21,820 | $21,520 | $17,749 | 116 | $17,192 | $187 |
| 2021 | $1,500 | $5,017 | $5,017 | $5,017 | 58 | $5,017 | $74 |
| 2020 | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | — | — | — | $64 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rightgift Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower nonprofits and their donors to expand their social impact through conscious utilization of purchases and in-kind donations. Its 2024 grants were designated for general support and went to charitable organizations working in areas including basic needs, children’s services, education, and community well-being.
For example, Assistance League of Albuquerque says its volunteers transform the lives of children and adults through community programs. Giving the Basics says it provides necessities such as personal-care and hygiene products that government assistance programs do not cover. Care to Learn says it meets children’s emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs so they can succeed in school.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $15,519. Grants ranged from $10 to $3,529, with a median of $110. Listed awards included $3,529 to Assistance League - National, $1,884 to Assistance League of Albuquerque, $1,090 to Giving the Basics, $1,069 to Good360, and $796 to Bullard Family Foundation. The grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Goldberg as president, Kyle Kothe as secretary, and Jeremy Menking, James Thomas Kieley, and Raymundo Granado Jr. as directors.
Rightgift Foundation is led by Scott Goldberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Goldberg
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Thomas Kieley
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Menking
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymundo Granado Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Kothe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 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 Rightgift Foundation
How much does Rightgift Foundation give each year?
Rightgift Foundation gave $16K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 79 grants.
What is Rightgift Foundation's typical grant size?
Rightgift Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $110, and its average grant was $337, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rightgift Foundation that year got $76 on average.
Where does Rightgift Foundation give grants?
Rightgift Foundation's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (12%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants) and Greenley, CO (2 grants).
Does Rightgift Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Rightgift Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Generalsupportgrant" (41 grants).
Who are Rightgift Foundation's largest grantees?
Rightgift Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Assistance League - National ($3,529), Assistance League of Albuquerque ($1,884) and Giving the Basics ($1,090), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rightgift Foundation?
Rightgift Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rightgift Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower nonprofits and their donors to expand their social impact through conscious utilization of purchases and in-kind donations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rightgift Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rightgift Foundation's EIN?
Rightgift Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4834246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rightgift 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Rightgift Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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