The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti
The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti is a private foundation based in Fresno, California. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $151,340, all to recipients in California.
The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti at a glance
In short: The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti gave $151K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $151,340
- +82.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,758
- +82.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,646,993
- -8.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 27561, Fresno, CA 93729
Phone: (559) 299-0201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Central California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists ($78K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in California. The listed recipients are in Fresno, Clovis, Madera, and Salinas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 116% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $151K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Clovis, CA | Charitable | $77,911 |
| Fresno Adventist Academy Fresno, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Fresno State Foundation - Viticulture & Enology Research Fresno, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Break the Barriers Inc Fresno, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Clovis FFA Clovis, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Heart of the Horse Therapy Ranch Clovis, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Foundation for Clovis Schools Clovis, CA | Charitable | $6,715 |
| Clovis Community Medical Foundation Clovis, CA | Charitable | $6,714 |
| Valley Childrens Hospital Madera, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Funds for Excellence - Mens Basketball Fresno, CA | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,646,993 | $4,467 | $154,751 | $151,340 | 11 | $151,340 | $117 | $150,639 |
| 2025 | $1,797,277 | $36,105 | $243,522 | $82,911 | 11 | $82,911 | $36,105 | $151,340 |
| 2024 | $1,754,044 | $415,468 | $75,849 | $71,024 | 10 | $71,024 | $415,468 | $82,911 |
| 2023 | $1,414,425 | $138,002 | $72,871 | $70,046 | 10 | $70,046 | $2 | $71,024 |
| 2022 | $1,409,396 | $5 | $76,397 | $73,387 | 8 | $73,387 | $5 | $70,046 |
| 2021 | $1,425,686 | $710 | $77,765 | $72,304 | 8 | — | $710 | $73,387 |
| 2019 | $1,528,915 | $1,195,459 | $90,100 | $70,481 | 8 | — | $1,110,885 | $50,459 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations including schools and education-related groups, a children’s hospital, a medical foundation, a therapy ranch, and charitable and athletic organizations. These recipients’ missions are their own: Break the Barriers describes its work as empowering communities through inclusive programs, outreach, and education; the Foundation for Clovis Schools says it funds innovative classroom ideas and educational programs; and Valley Children’s Hospital says it provides comprehensive healthcare to children regardless of ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $151,340. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $77,911, with a median of $7,500.
The largest reported grants were $77,911 to Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, $15,000 to Fresno Adventist Academy, and $7,500 each to Fresno State Foundation – Viticulture & Enology Research, Break the Barriers Inc, Clovis FFA, and Heart of the Horse Therapy Ranch. Other listed grants included $6,715 to the Foundation for Clovis Schools, $6,714 to Clovis Community Medical Foundation, and $5,000 each to Valley Children’s Hospital, Funds for Excellence – Men’s Basketball, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Pat V Ricchiuti – Successor, Lorene Rau – Successor, Teri Ann Ricchiuti – Successor, and Mari Ann Ricchiuti – Successor as co-trustees.
The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lorene Rau - Successor
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mari Ann Ricchiuti - Successor
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat V. Ricchiuti - Successor
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teri Ann Ricchiuti - Successor
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frances Ricchiuti (2019–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Pat & Frances Ricchiuti
How much does The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti give each year?
The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti gave $151K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $83K across 11 grants.
What is The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti's typical grant size?
The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $13,758, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti give grants?
The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clovis, CA (5 grants) and Fresno, CA (4 grants).
Does The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti's largest grantees?
The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti's largest 2026 grantees include Central California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists ($77,911), Fresno Adventist Academy ($15,000) and Fresno State Foundation - Viticulture & Enology Research ($7,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti?
The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including schools and education-related groups, a children’s hospital, a medical foundation, a therapy ranch, and charitable and athletic organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti's EIN?
The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0422594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Pat & Frances Ricchiuti funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pat-and-frances-ricchiuti-morg_6070ccd95b614024b25ed533f1277b9b
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