The Riecker Charitable Foundation
The Riecker Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $190,000 through 23 grants to charitable organizations, including churches, relief organizations, and health-related organizations. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Riecker Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Riecker Charitable Foundation gave $190K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Virginia. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,000
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,261
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $3,965,368
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Riecker Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Riecker Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Faith Aid ($55K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (43%) and New York (34%), followed by Maryland (6%), Missouri (6%), and New Jersey (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Riecker Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $220K (2021). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Aid Ashburn, VA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Faith Aid Ashburn, VA | Room for more capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Inc Baltimore, MD | To purchase 2 goats, 1 hen, 6 chicks, 2 herds of 13 animals, seeds for 2 farming communities, 2 family water systems, 2 sets of comprehensive care cards, 2 debris removal efforts, and water for 2 community fields | $11,500 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Herndon, VA | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Saint Louis, MO | Global Mission Fund, World relief and human care fund, and the joint seminary fund | $10,500 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Inc Edison, NJ | Pavilion 8 East patient assistance fund | $10,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Whitestone, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | 7 Monti Patient Assistance Fund | $10,000 |
| Paradigm Foundation Reston, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Hicksville, NY | General & Unrestricted | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,965,368 | $283,635 | $287,873 | $190,000 | 23 | $241,719 | $242,166 | $247,909 |
| 2024 | $3,964,606 | $244,996 | $281,966 | $200,000 | 26 | $245,290 | $210,013 | $233,085 |
| 2023 | $4,001,576 | $170,822 | $287,716 | $200,000 | 24 | $244,192 | $127,867 | $216,069 |
| 2022 | $4,118,470 | $154,148 | $290,886 | $200,000 | 23 | $245,076 | $109,629 | $223,873 |
| 2021 | $4,255,208 | $234,288 | $310,962 | $220,000 | 29 | $265,657 | $188,601 | $247,283 |
| 2020 | $4,331,882 | $134,025 | $230,748 | $149,500 | 26 | — | $96,652 | $226,223 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Riecker Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $248K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included general and unrestricted support, patient assistance, church and mission funds, and relief-related projects.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Lutheran World Relief says it works with Lutherans and partners worldwide to address poverty, injustice, and human suffering. Northwell Health Foundation says it supports efforts including help for underserved and uninsured people, medical technology and research, and health facilities and programs. Paradigm Foundation describes a mission of providing shelter to people in need, with initial efforts focused in developing countries. Hackensack Meridian Health says it provides care and services to support healthy communities. Community Bible Study describes its mission as making disciples through caring, in-depth Bible study available to all.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $190,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $6,500. Notable grants included $30,000 to Faith Aid for general and unrestricted support and $25,000 to Faith Aid for its “Room for more” capital campaign; $11,500 to Lutheran World Relief for specified livestock, seeds, water systems, and community support; and $11,000 to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for general and unrestricted support. Other grants included $10,500 to Lutheran Church Missouri Synod for mission, relief, and seminary funds, and $10,000 each to Hackensack Meridian Health for its Pavilion 8 East patient assistance fund, Northwell Health Foundation for the 7 Monti Patient Assistance Fund, and Paradigm Foundation for general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Eliason as Co-President and Director, and Ted Lillestolen as Director, Secretary, and Co-President.
The Riecker Charitable Foundation is led by Robert Eliason, Co- President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Eliason
Co- President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Ted Lillestolen
Director, Secretary & Co- President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Robert Eliason (Co- Pres, Dir). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Riecker Charitable Foundation
How much does The Riecker Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Riecker Charitable Foundation gave $190K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 26 grants.
What is The Riecker Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Riecker Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $8,261, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Riecker Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Riecker Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Riecker Charitable Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jamestown, NY (4 grants), Ashburn, VA (2 grants) and Clymer, NY (2 grants).
Does The Riecker Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of The Riecker Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Riecker Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Riecker Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Faith Aid ($55,000 across 2 grants), Lutheran World Relief Inc ($11,500) and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Riecker Charitable Foundation?
The Riecker Charitable Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $248K (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 does The Riecker Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general and unrestricted support, patient assistance, church and mission funds, and relief-related projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Riecker Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Riecker Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Riecker Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8607750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Riecker Charitable Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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