The Jennifer Riordan Foundation
The Jennifer Riordan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $33K.
The Jennifer Riordan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jennifer Riordan Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- -68.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $18,635
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jennifer Riordan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colchester High School ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Jennifer Riordan Foundation gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $52K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester High School Colchester, VT | General Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $18,635 | $123,371 | $130,724 | $2,500 | 1 | $111,777 | $33,359 | — |
| 2023 | $27,323 | $46,515 | $88,051 | $7,979 | 3 | $70,363 | $15,674 | — |
| 2022 | $69,917 | $-7,033 | $203,403 | $16,249 | 10 | $177,533 | — | — |
| 2021 | $291,062 | $211,209 | $225,440 | $52,185 | 11 | $205,735 | $73,216 | $10,911 |
| 2020 | $312,158 | $11,901 | $155,728 | $17,250 | 9 | — | — | $17,600 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jennifer Riordan Foundation is led by Michael J. Riordan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Riordan
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane J. Harrison Ogawa
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi J. Wells
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark M. Motsko
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tania L. Armenta
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory P. Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice M. Riordan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 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 The Jennifer Riordan Foundation
How much does The Jennifer Riordan Foundation give each year?
The Jennifer Riordan Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
How large is The Jennifer Riordan Foundation?
The Jennifer Riordan Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $123K.
Where does The Jennifer Riordan Foundation operate?
The Jennifer Riordan Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Vermont.
What is The Jennifer Riordan Foundation's EIN?
The Jennifer Riordan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3221450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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