Riordan Family Foundation
The Riordan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Green Lake, Wisconsin. In 2024, it reported 47 grants totaling $675,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Wisconsin and several other states.
Riordan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Riordan Family Foundation gave $675K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Wisconsin. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $675,000
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,362
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,426,120
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (17 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (59% 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 Riordan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: W3563 Meredith Lane, Green Lake, WI 54941-9650
Phone: (920) 295-3366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Riordan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Community Shelter Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 228 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 20% to California, 7% to New York, 4% to North Carolina, and 3% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Riordan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 46 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 $640K (2020) to $745K (2022). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Community Shelter Inc Green Bay, WI | To Further Program Services | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Further Program Services | $45,000 |
| CASA Green Bay, WI | To Further Program Services | $30,000 |
| Green Lake Association Green Lake, WI | To Further Program Services | $30,000 |
| Literacy Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | To Further Program Services | $30,000 |
| The Rightway Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Further Program Services | $30,000 |
| Freedom House Ministries Green Bay, WI | To Further Program Services | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | To Further Program Services | $25,000 |
| Pauls Pantry Green Bay, WI | To Further Program Services | $25,000 |
| Curative Connections Green Bay, WI | To Further Program Services | $20,000 |
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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 | $12,426,120 | $766,437 | $736,537 | $675,000 | 47 | $678,906 | $700,994 | $738,971 |
| 2023 | $12,729,442 | $191,794 | $759,056 | $700,000 | 46 | $703,716 | $341,710 | $676,858 |
| 2022 | $13,296,704 | $458,193 | $856,589 | $745,000 | 49 | $748,431 | $389,598 | $707,900 |
| 2021 | $13,695,100 | $2,694,823 | $719,678 | $640,000 | 44 | $643,119 | $1,612,670 | $749,313 |
| 2020 | $11,719,955 | $382,496 | $705,928 | $640,000 | 42 | — | $320,046 | $641,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Riordan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $739K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New Community Shelter says it provides shelter, counseling, and meals to people experiencing homelessness and others in the Green Bay area. Literacy Green Bay says it helps adults and families develop literacy, language, computer, and workforce skills. Green Lake Association says it works to improve water quality and protect Green Lake.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes distributing food to people in need (Paul’s Pantry and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank) and supporting foster youth through services including employment and mental health treatment (The Rightway Foundation). First Nations Development Institute says it advances the participation of tribes, tribal members, and other Indigenous peoples in the economy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $675,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants included $50,000 to New Community Shelter Inc.; $45,000 to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles; and $30,000 each to CASA, Green Lake Association, Literacy Green Bay, and The Rightway Foundation.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael T. Riordan is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Riordan Family Foundation is led by Michael T. Riordan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael T. Riordan
Trustee
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 Riordan Family Foundation
How much does Riordan Family Foundation give each year?
Riordan Family Foundation gave $675K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700K across 46 grants.
What is Riordan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Riordan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,362, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Riordan Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Riordan Family Foundation give grants?
Riordan Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (11 grants), Los Angeles, CA (5 grants), Green Lake, WI (4 grants) and Madison, WI (4 grants).
Does Riordan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Riordan Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Program Services" (47 grants).
Who are Riordan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Riordan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Community Shelter Inc ($50,000), Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles ($45,000) and CASA ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Riordan Family Foundation?
Riordan Family Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $679K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $739K (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 Riordan Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New Community Shelter says it provides shelter, counseling, and meals to people experiencing homelessness and others in the Green Bay area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Riordan Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Riordan Family Foundation's EIN?
Riordan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6000348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Riordan Family 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
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Grantable. (2026). Riordan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/riordan-family-foundation-morg_a444f8a0d1e34c3aa84a7a3943224337
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