The Rica Charitable Trust
The Rica Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K.
The Rica Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Rica Charitable Trust gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,171
- -93.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,586
- -82.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,586
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (72% 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 Rica Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($25K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rica Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $4.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $25,171 |
| Hawai'i Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable Purposes | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $168 | $82,839 | $35,171 | 2 | $79,474 | $3,437 |
| 2023 | $82,671 | $391,825 | $513,217 | $504,000 | 5 | $512,364 | $7,055 |
| 2022 | $204,063 | — | $18,632 | — | — | $16,769 | $10,313 |
| 2021 | $222,695 | $4,221,117 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 1 | — | $29,507 |
| 2020 | $1,578 | — | $35 | — | — | — | $79 |
| 2019 | $1,613 | — | $2,435 | — | — | — | $139 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rica Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rica Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur F. Sackler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie J. Sackler
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lee R. Marks (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Marietta Lutze Sackler (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Rica Charitable Trust
How much does The Rica Charitable Trust give each year?
The Rica Charitable Trust gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $504K across 5 grants.
Where does The Rica Charitable Trust operate?
The Rica Charitable Trust has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Hawaii, New York, Rhode Island.
How much is The Rica Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Rica Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Rica Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Rica Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3420457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Rica Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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