The Riddle Family Foundation
The Riddle Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Monrovia, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $801K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $67K.
The Riddle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Riddle Family Foundation gave $24K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $24,000
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,800
- -38.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $800,531
- +4.8% vs 2025
- 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 September 2026.
Who The Riddle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Master's University ($16K). Together the top 5 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Riddle Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $63K (2021). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Master's University Santa Clarita, CA | To Provide Student Financial Aid | $16,000 |
| The Master's Seminary Sun Valley, CA | To provide student financial aidto provide fiancial support for the word of god | $5,000 |
| Coaches of Influence Placentia, CA | To provide financial support for spiritual encouragement to leadership | $1,000 |
| Know the Truth Anaheim, CA | To provide financial support for spreading word of god through use of technology | $1,000 |
| New Hope Church of God in Christ of Duarte Duarte, CA | Provide Financial Support to Christian Organizations | $1,000 |
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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 | $800,531 | $79,184 | $42,938 | $24,000 | 5 | $24,000 | $67,265 | $42,626 |
| 2025 | $764,096 | $48,113 | $41,165 | $23,500 | 3 | $23,500 | $36,581 | $41,783 |
| 2024 | $757,726 | $24,364 | $37,923 | $20,750 | 3 | $20,750 | $19,063 | $38,654 |
| 2023 | $772,306 | $33,293 | $50,406 | $27,000 | 5 | $27,000 | $21,726 | $40,337 |
| 2022 | $798,539 | $55,677 | $56,357 | $37,500 | 6 | $37,500 | $43,378 | $44,645 |
| 2021 | $799,219 | $23,079 | $80,074 | $62,500 | 7 | — | $19,439 | $41,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Riddle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Riddle Family Foundation is led by Richard A. Riddle, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard A. Riddle
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kim L. Holstein
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scott A. Riddle
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lester S. Holstein
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Riddle
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Riddle Family Foundation
How much does The Riddle Family Foundation give each year?
The Riddle Family Foundation gave $24K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $24K across 3 grants.
What is The Riddle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Riddle Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,800, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Riddle Family Foundation give grants?
The Riddle Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Riddle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Riddle Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Riddle Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Riddle Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The Master's University ($16,000), The Master's Seminary ($5,000) and Coaches of Influence ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Riddle Family Foundation?
The Riddle Family Foundation reported $801K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (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 is The Riddle Family Foundation's EIN?
The Riddle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4625531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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