The Rallis-Richner Foundation
The Rallis-Richner Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cary, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $9K.
The Rallis-Richner Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rallis-Richner Foundation gave $9K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,250
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,542
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $20,843
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (35% 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 The Rallis-Richner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of North Carolina Alabama Foundation ($3K). Together the top 4 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rallis-Richner Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2025) to $16K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Alabama Foundation Florence, AL | The Susanne Richner Rallis Aconhp Student Support Fund | $3,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Law School Annual Fund | $1,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,500 |
| Lung Cancer Inititative Raleigh, NC | Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina | $1,500 |
| Salisbury School Salisbury, CT | Annual Fund | $1,500 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | School of Nursing Annual Fund | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,843 | $7,500 | $10,450 | $9,250 | 6 | $9,250 | $742 |
| 2024 | $23,793 | $7,500 | $12,414 | $11,000 | 6 | $11,000 | $1,011 |
| 2023 | $28,707 | $7,500 | $11,436 | $10,500 | 6 | $10,500 | $1,322 |
| 2022 | $32,643 | $7,500 | $12,120 | $11,250 | 7 | $11,250 | $1,566 |
| 2021 | $37,263 | $7,500 | $11,368 | $9,750 | 6 | $9,750 | $1,834 |
| 2020 | $41,131 | $50,000 | $16,638 | $15,750 | 8 | — | $246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rallis-Richner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $742 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rallis-Richner Foundation is led by Chris A. Rallis, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris A. Rallis
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne R. Rallis
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 The Rallis-Richner Foundation
How much does The Rallis-Richner Foundation give each year?
The Rallis-Richner Foundation gave $9K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 6 grants.
What is The Rallis-Richner Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rallis-Richner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,542, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rallis-Richner Foundation give grants?
The Rallis-Richner Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (32%) and Louisiana (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does The Rallis-Richner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Rallis-Richner Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rallis-Richner Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rallis-Richner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of North Carolina Alabama Foundation ($3,000), Duke University ($1,750 across 2 grants) and Lung Cancer Inititative ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rallis-Richner Foundation?
The Rallis-Richner Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $742 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rallis-Richner Foundation's EIN?
The Rallis-Richner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2167465. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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