Risklinkorg Foundation
Risklinkorg Foundation is a private foundation, based in Homer Glen, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $386K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $61K.
Risklinkorg Foundation at a glance
In short: Risklinkorg Foundation gave $28K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,164
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,521
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,200
- Total assets
- $385,925
- -20.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Risklinkorg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Joliet Archery Club ($8K). Together the top 8 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Risklinkorg Foundation gives
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $55K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet Archery Club New Lenox, IL | Construction Ofnew Indoor Range | $8,223 |
| Pucks for Autism Inc Valparaiso, IN | Hockey Equipment Foryouth Hockey Team | $5,876 |
| Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation Oxford, OH | PERSONAL,ACADEMIC Andprofessional Development Offuture Business Leaders | $4,600 |
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | School SCHOLARSHIP,ENRICHMENT, Academicand Leadership Programs | $3,899 |
| Easton Foundations Salt Lake City, UT | For Easton Saltlake Archerycenter | $2,500 |
| Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency Romeoville, IL | Provide for Thehomeless Animalsin Thier Care | $2,041 |
| Releve Dance Company Booster Club Lockport, IL | Children Dance Classes from Beginnersto Experienced Dancers | $1,000 |
| Depaul Alumni Fund Chicago, IL | Nil Support Drive | $25 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $385,925 | $80,116 | $141,417 | $28,164 | 8 | $28,164 | $61,060 | $21,159 |
| 2024 | $483,232 | $9,104 | $125,742 | $38,740 | 6 | $38,740 | $89,974 | $23,159 |
| 2023 | $485,508 | $8,801 | $100,715 | $18,292 | 8 | $18,292 | $40,478 | $22,687 |
| 2022 | $448,375 | $10,100 | $107,176 | $17,184 | 7 | $17,184 | — | $28,902 |
| 2021 | $722,390 | $116,404 | $167,379 | $55,165 | 11 | $55,165 | $28,062 | $34,767 |
| 2020 | $673,230 | $12,229 | $91,586 | $12,500 | 3 | — | $4,066 | $31,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Risklinkorg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Risklinkorg Foundation is led by Jeffrey Zych, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Zych
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Geerdes
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Risklinkorg Foundation
How much does Risklinkorg Foundation give each year?
Risklinkorg Foundation gave $28K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 6 grants.
What is Risklinkorg Foundation's typical grant size?
Risklinkorg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,200, and its average grant was $3,521, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Risklinkorg Foundation give grants?
Risklinkorg Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (21%) and Ohio (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Risklinkorg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Risklinkorg Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Risklinkorg Foundation's largest grantees?
Risklinkorg Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Joliet Archery Club ($8,223), Pucks for Autism Inc ($5,876) and Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation ($4,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Risklinkorg Foundation?
Risklinkorg Foundation reported $386K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Risklinkorg Foundation's EIN?
Risklinkorg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4778317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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