The Rieders Foundation
The Rieders Foundation is a private foundation based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing describes charitable giving to the Jewish poor and others in need, alongside research and documentary-film activities related to Judaica and Vatican treasures.
The Rieders Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rieders Foundation gave $76K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,510
- +111.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +141.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,604
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $251,635
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Rieders Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing identifies Cliff Rieders as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Cliff Rieders
Mailing address: 161 W 3Rd St, Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570) 323-8711
Email: kpaulhamus@riederstravis.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rieders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Student Enrichment Center ($22K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (92%), Indiana (6%), New York (2%), and Washington, DC (1%). The listed grants show a concentration of recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rieders Foundation gives
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 318% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $99K (2023). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Student Enrichment Center Haverford, PA | Donation | $21,560 |
| Center for Ethics and Rule of Law Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Chad of Lewisburg Lewisburg, PA | Donation | $9,300 |
| Dr Zleff Melrose Park, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Chabad of the Main Line Merion Station, PA | Donation | $4,300 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Friends of Mayanot Institute New York, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Delaware County Broomall Road, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Zaka North Inc Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $1,800 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, PA | Donation | $1,800 |
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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 | $251,635 | $15,368 | $84,916 | $75,510 | 29 | $75,510 | $10,448 | $1,878 |
| 2024 | $321,183 | $97,205 | $43,250 | $35,750 | 12 | $35,750 | $13,886 | $14,640 |
| 2023 | $281,179 | $57,800 | $111,989 | $98,900 | 19 | $98,900 | — | — |
| 2022 | $335,368 | $4,414 | $22,777 | $18,050 | 12 | $18,050 | — | — |
| 2021 | $357,634 | $317,520 | $48,566 | $43,539 | 17 | $43,539 | — | — |
| 2020 | $88,680 | $94,150 | $13,676 | $7,100 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $8,207 | $8,070 | $5,903 | $2,150 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rieders Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
In its 2024 filing, the foundation describes direct charitable activities including researching the location of Judaica objects and methods to recover them, and developing a documentary film about Vatican treasures, with interviews and videotaping in Israel for the film. It also states that it seeks to provide charitable giving to Jewish adults and children in need, including help with synagogue or temple memberships, Jewish summer camps and other programs, educational opportunities, and medical and health care needs.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. The Jewish Student Enrichment Center says it provides religious and cultural programs to students, faculty, alumni of three local colleges, and the local community. Susquehanna Valley CASA says it promotes advocacy for abused and neglected children. North Central Sight Services says it creates person-centered programs and employment to enhance independence for individuals with unique visual capabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $35,750. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $13,750, with a median of $800. Among the largest grants were $13,750 to Jewish Student Enrichment Center, $10,000 to Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, $3,500 to an individual recipient, and $3,300 to Chabad of the Main Line. Other listed recipients included an individual recipient ($2,000), Susquehanna Valley CASA ($1,000), New Concepts Assisted Living ($600), Amit Childrens Hospital ($600), Days of Remembrance ($500), American Friends of Magen David Adom ($200), Mazon—A Jewish Response to Hunger ($200), and North Central Sight Services ($100). The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “donation.” Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 29 grants totaling $75,510.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clifford A. Rieders, Esq. as president; Kim Rieders as treasurer; and Joshua Rieders as secretary.
The Rieders Foundation is led by Clifford A. Rieders Esq., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clifford A. Rieders Esq.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kim Rieders
Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joshua Rieders
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rieders Foundation
How much does The Rieders Foundation give each year?
The Rieders Foundation gave $76K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 12 grants.
What is The Rieders Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rieders Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,604, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rieders Foundation give grants?
The Rieders Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Williamsport, PA (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Lewisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does The Rieders Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Rieders Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (29 grants).
Who are The Rieders Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rieders Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Student Enrichment Center ($21,560), Center for Ethics and Rule of Law ($10,000) and Chad of Lewisburg ($9,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rieders Foundation?
The Rieders Foundation reported $252K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rieders Foundation fund?
In its 2024 filing, the foundation describes direct charitable activities including researching the location of Judaica objects and methods to recover them, and developing a documentary film about Vatican treasures, with interviews and videotaping in Israel for the film. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rieders Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Rieders Foundation's EIN?
The Rieders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2651994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Rieders Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Rieders Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rieders-foundation-morg_25408a3ce7884699af4c5916d2a62c11
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