Riley Family Foundation

MELVILLE, NY EIN: 13-3638509

Education Higher education Philanthropy Foundations Health

The Riley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Melville, New York, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was established in September 1992 and operates as a grantmaking foundation that does not engage in direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.5M

-4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

+100.6% YoY

Grant Count

-10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$82K

+122.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Riley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $575K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation does not conduct direct charitable programming but rather distributes funds to qualified nonprofit organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation made additional grants beyond those listed above, with seven more grants documented in their 2024 filings.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

New York
Maryland
Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

New York $4.7M (97%)

Pennsylvania $45K (1%)

Massachusetts $37K (1%)

Connecticut $16K (0%)

District of Columbia $15K (0%)

California $9K (0%)

Florida $9K (0%)

Missouri $5K (0%)

+4 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Virginia

Cities

Bay ShoreBostonBrooklynCutchogueFairfieldGarden CityGarrisonGreenportGreenwichHagerstownHempsteadLynnfieldMattituckMckinneyMineolaNaplesNew YorkNewportOaklandPeconic

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending February 2024:

Total assets: $11,977,204
Total revenues: $310,121
Total expenses: $782,786
Total liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains a substantial asset base relative to its annual giving, indicating a long-term commitment to grantmaking activities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$11,464,709	$11,977,204	$12,442,438
Revenue	$1,017,311	$310,121	$356,937
Expenses	$1,527,891	$782,786	$752,700
Qualifying Distributions	$1,483,550	$738,050	$698,400
Net Investment Income	$973,134	$641,027	$501,310
Distributable Amount	$575,026	$571,471	$599,973

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

105 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include St John's University ($1,000,000), Gillen Brewer School ($135,800), Nyu Langone Medical Center ($125,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY GARDEN CITY, NY	SEE STATEMENT #13	$8,000
BELA SCHOOL BROOKLYN, NY	SEE STATEMENT #13	$50,000
CHURCH OF ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA NEW YORK, NY	SEE STATEMENT #13	$5,000
DELIVERING GOOD NEW YORK, NY	SEE STATEMENT #13	$1,000
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND BOSTON, MA	SEE STATEMENT #13	$25,000
GILLEN BREWER SCHOOL NEW YORK, NY	SEE STATEMENT #13	$135,800
HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS SPRINGFIELD, VA	SEE STATEMENT #13	$500
INTERFAITH NUTRITION NETWORK HEMPSTEAD, NY	SEE STATEMENT #13	$10,000
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME NEWPORT, RI	SEE STATEMENT #13	$2,000
MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY	SEE STATEMENT #13	$80,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's trustees include:

James P. Riley Jr.
Ellen C. Riley
Brigid A. Hutchinson

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES P RILEY JR	PRESIDENT	10	—
ELLEN C RILEY	TREASURER & SECRETARY	10	—
BRIGID A HUTCHINSON	VICE PRESIDENT	10	—
SHANNON C RILEY	VICE PRESIDENT	10	—
KERRYLYNN RILEY	VICE PRESIDENT	10	—
COURTNEY MALFITANO	VICE PRESIDENT	10	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Higher education Philanthropy Foundations Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Riley Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation does not conduct direct charitable programming but rather distributes funds to qualified nonprofit organizations.

How do I apply for a grant from Riley Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity (Fiscal Year 2024):** • Total giving: $732,300 • Number of grants: 25 • Typical award range: $250–$353,300 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Gillen Brewer School: $175,000 • Marymount School of New York: $100,000 • St. John's Bread and Life: $30,000 • Dolan Family Foundation: $25,000 The foundation made additional grants beyond those listed above, with seven more grants documented in their 2024 filings.

Where does Riley Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • Maryland • Massachusetts

What size grants does Riley Family Foundation award?

In 2025, Riley Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $82K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Riley Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Riley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $575K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.