The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation
The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations working in areas that include animal protection, visual storytelling, education, and community support.
The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation gave $199K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $199,100
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,479
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,536,383
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Film Independent Inc ($30K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as California 49%, Colorado 18%, Virginia 13%, Arizona 6%, and an unidentified “?” category 13%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2019) to $241K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Animal Protection and Conservation Golden, CO | Liberian Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection | $25,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | Ultra Microbudget Filmseries | $20,000 |
| Greenlamp | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Lend a Bone Inc Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Animal Equality West Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Palisades Recovery Coalition FS 121 | $10,000 |
| Caravita Foundation Aurora, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School Los Angeles, CA | Werner Family Junior Summer Fellowship Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,536,383 | $302,047 | $247,934 | $199,100 | 19 | $224,023 | $281,436 | $230,755 |
| 2024 | $4,482,270 | $186,899 | $237,414 | $188,750 | 15 | $213,927 | $217,656 | $224,129 |
| 2023 | $4,532,785 | $236,900 | $243,262 | $201,664 | 15 | $221,348 | $217,552 | $213,748 |
| 2022 | $4,539,147 | $-35,170 | $287,799 | $241,385 | 17 | $263,706 | $170,182 | $221,948 |
| 2021 | $4,862,116 | $219,383 | $271,547 | $227,500 | 14 | $248,908 | $197,864 | $260,486 |
| 2020 | $4,914,280 | $69,452 | $259,176 | $225,000 | 10 | — | $77,068 | $248,467 |
| 2019 | $5,104,004 | $141,617 | $44,333 | $7,000 | 2 | — | $134,211 | $252,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover varied activities. Partners in Animal Protection and Conservation says it raises funds for organizations around the world that protect and conserve animals. Film Independent says it champions creative independence in visual storytelling and fosters inclusion. Other grantees describe work including orangutan care and research (Orangutan Foundation International), ending cruelty to farmed animals (Animal Equality), educational excellence (Harvard-Westlake School), and building community through investment and partnership (California Community Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $199,100. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $25,000 to Partners in Animal Protection and Conservation for Liberian Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection, and $25,000 to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes. Film Independent received $20,000 for its Ultra Microbudget Filmseries and a separate $7,500 for its 10X10 program. Greenlamp received $20,000 for general and unrestricted purposes, and Orangutan Foundation International received $15,000 for general and unrestricted purposes. Other listed grants included $11,000 to Lend a Bone Inc.; $10,000 each to Animal Equality, California Community Foundation, Caravita Foundation, Harvard-Westlake School, and KIPP Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kathrin Werner is listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2025 filing.
The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation is led by Kathrin Werner, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathrin Werner
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation
How much does The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation give each year?
The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation gave $199K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $189K across 15 grants.
What is The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,479, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation give grants?
The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and Thousand Oaks, CA (2 grants).
Does The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Film Independent Inc ($30,000 across 3 grants), Partners in Animal Protection and Conservation ($25,000) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation?
The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $231K (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 The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover varied activities. Partners in Animal Protection and Conservation says it raises funds for organizations around the world that protect and conserve animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation's EIN?
The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2023685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Andreas Rickenbach 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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