Riot Gives Back
Across the country, Riot Gives Back is dedicated to the communities we operate in by supporting our first responders, members of the military, and the compassionate care of children.
Riot Gives Back at a glance
In short: Riot Gives Back gave $41K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,833
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $20,417
- Median grant
- $20,417
- Total assets
- $101,944
- +63.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Riot Gives Back funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation ($21K). Together the top 2 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $20,833 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of America Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,944 | $144,033 | $101,494 | $40,833 | 2 |
| 2023 | $62,405 | $73,835 | $59,107 | — | — |
| 2022 | $47,677 | $114,100 | $72,423 | — | — |
About Riot Gives Back
Based on IRS filings
Riot Gives Back is a public charity, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $102K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Riot Gives Back is led by Lissa Druss, President & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lissa Druss
President & Executive Director
Executive Director → President, 2023
President → President & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Ryan Hibbert
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Yari
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Jasperson
Director Since
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Casale
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $12K, to Lissa Druss (President / Exec DIR).
Frequently asked questions about Riot Gives Back
How much does Riot Gives Back give each year?
Riot Gives Back gave $41K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Riot Gives Back?
Riot Gives Back reported $102K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $144K.
Where does Riot Gives Back operate?
Riot Gives Back has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Riot Gives Back's EIN?
Riot Gives Back's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1146751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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