Riley Family Foundation
Riley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to religious and educational organizations, including Catholic social services organizations, a religious order, and Catholic educational institutions.
Riley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Riley Family Foundation gave $3.8M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $290K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,769,851
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $289,989
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $109,353,699
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% 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 Riley Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit an application in writing to the foundation’s address. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are limited to religious and educational organizations recognized as tax-exempt charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Contact
Application contact: Riley Family Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 461, Valley Forge, PA 19481
Phone: (215) 438-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Riley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Social Services ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 71 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients, 1% to New Jersey, and 1% to New York. Named 2024 grantees were located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Riley Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $373K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 278% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% 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 $941K (2020) to $4.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Social Services Philadelphia, PA | Assistance to a Catholic Social Services Organization | $1,426,764 |
| The Augustinian Order Villanova, PA | Support of a Religious Order of Catholic Priests. | $1,238,300 |
| Malvern Prep Malvern, PA | Assistance to a Catholic Educational Institution | $800,000 |
| St John's Hospice Philadelphia, PA | Assistance to a Catholic Social Services Organization. | $122,000 |
| St Agnes Day Room West Chester, PA | Assistance to a Catholic Social Services Organization | $37,287 |
| Amigos De Jesus Hatboro, PA | Assistance to an Orphanage | $32,000 |
| Academy of Notre Dame De Namur Villanova, PA | Assistance to a Private, Catholic Educational Institution | $25,000 |
| Good Counsel Secaucus, NJ | Assistance to a Catholic Social Services Organization | $25,000 |
| Dolan Family Foundation Melville, NY | Assistance to a Private Foundation. | $25,000 |
| Mother of Mercy House Philadelphia, PA | Assistance to a Catholic Social Services Organization. | $16,800 |
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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 | $109,353,699 | $8,476,922 | $4,559,100 | $3,769,851 | 13 | $3,769,851 | $7,687,673 | $5,264,806 |
| 2023 | $105,583,184 | $18,241,872 | $4,278,859 | $3,957,024 | 13 | $3,957,024 | $17,920,037 | $5,058,089 |
| 2022 | $105,494,893 | $109,090,163 | $1,684,645 | $1,678,568 | 13 | $1,678,568 | $59,355,332 | $2,725,810 |
| 2021 | $37,804,342 | $548,669 | $996,371 | $996,246 | 19 | $996,246 | $556,959 | $1,624,863 |
| 2020 | $22,550,030 | $214,253 | $954,355 | $940,600 | 13 | — | $214,003 | $1,008,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Riley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for religious and educational organizations, including Catholic social services, Catholic parishes, a religious order, and Catholic educational institutions.
Among its grantees, Catholic Social Services describes services including food and housing assistance, family support, preschool, and immigration legal services. Saint John’s Hospice describes services for people experiencing homelessness, including residence and overnight shelter. Amigos de Jesus describes its work as supporting vulnerable children and young adults in Honduras. Mother of Mercy House says it provides food, clothing, health care, and children’s programs in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $3,769,851. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $1,426,764, with a median grant of $25,000. In 2023, it made 13 grants totaling $3,957,024. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 13 grants totaling $3.8 million.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $1,426,764 to Catholic Social Services in Philadelphia, $1,238,300 to The Augustinian Order in Villanova, and $800,000 to Malvern Prep. Other grants included $122,000 to Saint John’s Hospice, $37,287 to St Agnes Day Room, and $32,000 to Amigos de Jesus.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Riley as president, secretary, and director. Brian Riley is listed as vice president, treasurer, and director.
Riley Family Foundation is led by Barbara Riley, President, Secretary & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Riley
President, Secretary & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Director → President, Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Riley
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
President, Treasurer & Director → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Riley Family Foundation
How much does Riley Family Foundation give each year?
Riley Family Foundation gave $3.8M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 13 grants.
What is Riley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Riley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $289,989, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Riley Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Riley Family Foundation give grants?
Riley Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Villanova, PA (2 grants) and Malvern, PA (2 grants).
Does Riley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Riley Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to a Catholic Social Services Organization" (6 grants).
Who are Riley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Riley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Social Services ($1,426,764), The Augustinian Order ($1,238,300) and Malvern Prep ($800,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Riley Family Foundation?
Riley Family Foundation reported $109.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.3M (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 Riley Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for religious and educational organizations, including Catholic social services, Catholic parishes, a religious order, and Catholic educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Riley Family Foundation?
The filing says to submit an application in writing to the foundation’s address. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Riley Family Foundation's EIN?
Riley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3802429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Riley Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/riley-family-foundation-morg_6123ee21f4e849ad9d69d3e7e5f2db06
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