Rizzo Family Foundation Inc
Rizzo Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Manhasset, New York. It reported giving $71,000 through 10 grants in 2024 to organizations supporting activities including poverty fighting, scholarships, mentoring, education, crisis intervention, and support for families.
Rizzo Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rizzo Family Foundation Inc gave $71K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,000
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,100
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,459,451
- +10.8% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Rizzo Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Pinetree Lane, Manhasset, NY 11030
Phone: (631) 258-0639
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rizzo Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Robin Hood Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to recipients in Connecticut, and 7% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rizzo Family Foundation Inc gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $71K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | Poverty Fighting Programs | $15,000 |
| Commack Alumni Scholarship Fund Commack, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters of Li Westbury, NY | Mentoring | $10,000 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Long Island Crisis Center Bellmore, NY | Crisis Intervention | $5,000 |
| Ace in the Hole Foundation Westhampton Beach, NY | Financial Assistance to Disabled | $5,000 |
| Bonin Foundation Deer Park, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Manhasset Women's Coalition Manhasset, NY | Breast Cancer Support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Chicago, IL | Support for Families of Sick Childre | $5,000 |
| American Founda for Suicide Prevent New York, NY | Suicide Intervention | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,459,451 | $234,130 | $92,183 | $71,000 | 10 | $92,183 | $233,719 | — |
| 2023 | $1,317,504 | $71,125 | $91,212 | $65,000 | 7 | $65,000 | $49,063 | $57,513 |
| 2022 | $1,337,591 | $1,346,171 | $8,580 | — | — | $8,501 | $52,092 | — |
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 show support for a range of charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Quinnipiac University describes its mission as preparing graduates to be enlightened global citizens equipped for future careers. Long Island Crisis Center describes its mission as providing free, confidential, nonjudgmental services and programs to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $71,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest grants were $15,000 to Robin Hood Foundation for poverty fighting programs; $10,000 each to Commack Alumni Scholarship Fund for scholarships, Big Brothers & Sisters of LI for mentoring, and Quinnipiac University for education. Other grants included $5,000 to Long Island Crisis Center for crisis intervention, $5,000 to Ace in the Hole Foundation for financial assistance to disabled people, $5,000 to Bonin Foundation for scholarships, $5,000 to Manhasset Women’s Coalition for breast cancer support, and $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House for support for families of sick children. The foundation also gave $1,000 to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for suicide intervention.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ryan Rizzo, Jenna Rizzo, and Frank Rizzo as directors.
Rizzo Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Rizzo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Rizzo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Rizzo
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Rizzo Family Foundation Inc
How much does Rizzo Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Rizzo Family Foundation Inc gave $71K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 7 grants.
What is Rizzo Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rizzo Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,100, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rizzo Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Rizzo Family 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 Connecticut (14%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Rizzo Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Rizzo Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rizzo Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rizzo Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Robin Hood Foundation ($15,000), Commack Alumni Scholarship Fund ($10,000) and Big Brothers & Sisters of Li ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rizzo Family Foundation Inc?
Rizzo Family Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What does Rizzo Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Quinnipiac University describes its mission as preparing graduates to be enlightened global citizens equipped for future careers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rizzo Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rizzo Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rizzo Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2609314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Rizzo Family 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 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rizzo Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rizzo-family-foundation-inc-morg_c07cd14de9b147ce956ff538369afc7b
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