Riley's Way Foundation Inc
Riley's way is a non-profit organization in New York city building kind leaders for a better tomorrow. Riley's way works with educators and youth to empower empathy and kindness in teens, and provide them with the infrastructure and support to become change-makers and create lasting connections in their communities.
Riley's Way Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Riley's Way Foundation Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,660
- +111.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,660
- +111.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,660
- Total assets
- $7,333,808
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Riley's Way Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Riley's Way Foundation Inc
Who Riley's Way Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teen TIX ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Riley's Way Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $86K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teen TIX Seattle, WA | General Support | $12,660 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,333,808 | $3,165,879 | $1,915,222 | $12,660 | 1 | $226,237 |
| 2023 | $5,421,445 | $1,309,409 | $1,680,380 | $6,000 | 1 | $91,664 |
| 2022 | $4,938,277 | $1,332,147 | $1,305,491 | $86,166 | Total only | $26,688 |
| 2021 | $5,204,052 | $1,716,463 | $1,018,999 | $46,500 | 2 | $1,116 |
| 2020 | $4,506,588 | $2,037,902 | $748,591 | $43,298 | 4 | $270,126 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Riley's Way Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Riley's Way Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $226K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Riley's Way Foundation Inc is led by Christine O'Connell, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 3 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine O'Connell
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$179K (2021) → $214K (2024)
Brian Potash
Director, Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair
Director & Treasurer Sand Chair of Finance Committee → Treasurer & Board Member, 2021
Treasurer & Board Member → Director, Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Sandler
Board Chair & Executive Board Chair
Co-President → Board Chair & Co-President, 2021
Board Chair & Co-President → Board Chair & Executive Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mackenzie Sandler
Co-Founder & Board Chair
Co-Founder → Board Co-Chair & Co-Founder, 2023
Board Co-Chair & Co-Founder → Co-Founder & Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Dunn
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2024)
Lauren Shenkman
Director of Partnership & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Amy Bersh
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kerstein
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Frank
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Horner
Director
Director → Director & Governance Committee Chair, 2023
Director & Governance Committee Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Freundlich
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Leonberger
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Rebell Gross
Director
Director & Chair of Dei Committee → Director & Chair of Dei Co, 2021
Director & Chair of Dei Co → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Kaplan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Levine
Director
Director & Chair of Development Committee → Director & Chair of Development, 2021
Director & Chair of Development → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Jacobs
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Heller
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oseloka Idigbe
Director
Director & Chair of Programming Committee → Director & Chair of Program, 2021
Director & Chair of Program → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Burke
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Eisenberg
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Kaplan
Director
Director & Chief Creative → Director & Chief Creative Officer, 2022
Director & Chief Creative Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yoloanda Marshall
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Agha Haider
Director
Director & Youth Advisory Board Co-Chair → Director & Youth Advisory, 2022
Director & Youth Advisory → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gia Gambino
Director
Director & Youth Advisory Board Co-Chair → Director & Youth Advisory, 2022
Director & Youth Advisory → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Robinson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Elwyn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Silverstein
Director
Director & Development Committee Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manavi Bajpai
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michal Ruprecht
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Scwarzchild
Director
New on the 2024 filing
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $214K, to Christine O'Connell (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Riley's Way Foundation Inc
How much does Riley's Way Foundation Inc give each year?
Riley's Way Foundation Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Riley's Way Foundation Inc?
Riley's Way Foundation Inc reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
Where does Riley's Way Foundation Inc operate?
Riley's Way Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New York, Washington.
What is Riley's Way Foundation Inc's EIN?
Riley's Way Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1618480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Riley's Way Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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