Risen Son Foundation Inc
Risen Son Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Amherst, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $505,450, with awards to organizations in New York and several other states.
Risen Son Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Risen Son Foundation Inc gave $505K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in New York. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $505,450
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $28,081
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,413,313
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% 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 Risen Son Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. There is no formal application process, and the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Paula Laughlin
Mailing address: 4476 Main Street Suite 203, Amherst, NY 14226
Phone: (716) 839-1292
Email: plaughlin@christourhealer.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Risen Son Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Park School ($220K). Together the top 10 received $495K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 92 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to Mississippi, 7% to Florida, and 2% to Illinois. Texas accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Risen Son Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $51K first-time, $5K repeat.
- Giving grew 192% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $173K (2021) to $505K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $505K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park School Amherst, NY | General Fund | $220,000 |
| Foundation of Catholic Health Buffalo, NY | Upgrade of Infusion Suite | $100,000 |
| The University of MS Foundation Oxford, MS | Endowment for Transforming Lives | $60,000 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center Buffalo, NY | General Fund | $45,000 |
| Safespace Stuart, FL | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Times and Seasons Foundation Grand Island, NY | Dan & gwen slade ukraine refugee crisis - general fund | $15,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Buffalo, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria, IL | John Harvey International Endownment Fund | $10,000 |
| The Friends of the Lyric Inc Stuart, FL | Directors Circle | $5,000 |
| New Covenant Church Buffalo, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,413,313 | $478,511 | $678,227 | $505,450 | 18 | $535,475 | $335,845 | $317,292 |
| 2022 | $4,529,433 | $67,297 | $421,846 | $265,550 | 25 | $293,185 | — | $294,167 |
| 2021 | $4,983,566 | $1,629,156 | $331,256 | $172,900 | 26 | $201,676 | $535,949 | $307,151 |
| 2020 | $4,109,942 | $64,135 | $413,219 | $243,100 | 23 | — | — | $240,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Risen Son Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $317K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a school, health and cancer-related organizations, community health and domestic-violence service providers, a university, arts organizations, and religious organizations. For example, SafeSpace describes its mission as empowering the safety and well-being of adult victims of domestic violence and their children through intervention, prevention, and advocacy services. Roswell Park Alliance Foundation says it supports lifesaving cancer research, treatment, and prevention programs and the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $505,450. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $220,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $220,000 to Park School for its general fund; $100,000 to Foundation of Catholic Health for an infusion-suite upgrade; $60,000 to The University of MS Foundation for an endowment for transforming lives; and $45,000 to Jericho Road Community Health Center for its general fund. Other 2024 awards included $25,000 to SafeSpace, $10,000 to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, and $10,000 to Bradley University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David A. Rich Sr. as president, Grace E. Rich as vice-president, and David A. Rich Jr. as treasurer.
Risen Son Foundation Inc is led by David A. Rich Sr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Rich Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Rich Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace E. Rich
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Risen Son Foundation Inc
How much does Risen Son Foundation Inc give each year?
Risen Son Foundation Inc gave $505K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Risen Son Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Risen Son Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $28,081, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Risen Son Foundation Inc that year got $51K on average.
Where does Risen Son Foundation Inc give grants?
Risen Son Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (12%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (7 grants) and Stuart, FL (3 grants).
Does Risen Son Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Risen Son Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Risen Son Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Risen Son Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Park School ($220,000), Foundation of Catholic Health ($100,000) and The University of MS Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Risen Son Foundation Inc?
Risen Son Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $535K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Risen Son Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a school, health and cancer-related organizations, community health and domestic-violence service providers, a university, arts organizations, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Risen Son Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Risen Son Foundation Inc's EIN?
Risen Son Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4446969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Risen Son Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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