The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust
The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants for welfare, religious education, religious purposes, and synagogue support.
The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust gave $771K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $771,100
- -37.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,100
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,052,961
- +17.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust
- 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. It lists Abraham Rieger at Co Meron Management as the contact and says organizations may submit any form detailing their goals. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Abraham Rieger Co Meron Management
Mailing address: 1846 50Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (718) 436-2326
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amidei Zion of Bobov ($500K). Together the top 10 received $770K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 77 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $108K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 425% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $771K (2024) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $771K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amidei Zion of Bobov Brooklyn, NY | Welfare | $500,000 |
| Kollel Zichron Chaim Brooklyn, NY | Religious Education | $200,000 |
| Mosdos Skolya Brooklyn, NY | Welfare | $18,000 |
| Cong Toldos Aharon Brooklyn, NY | Welfare | $10,000 |
| Cong Yaldei Zion Brooklyn, NY | Welfare | $10,000 |
| Kollel Medrash Shmuel Brooklyn, NY | Religious Education | $10,000 |
| Mikva Tahara of Staten Island Staten Island, NY | Religious | $10,000 |
| Cong Sharei Zion of Bobov Brooklyn, NY | Synagogue | $5,600 |
| Congchasdei Bobov of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | Welfare | $5,000 |
| Cong Chasdei Shlomo Brooklyn, NY | Synagogue | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,052,961 | $1,537,893 | $776,298 | $771,100 | 11 | $771,100 | $134,870 | $181,581 |
| 2023 | $4,291,366 | $177,492 | $1,234,733 | $1,232,618 | 17 | $1,232,618 | $77,492 | $195,923 |
| 2022 | $5,348,607 | $555,610 | $1,180,500 | $1,180,500 | 15 | $1,180,500 | $55,610 | $230,702 |
| 2021 | $5,973,497 | $751,712 | $1,044,490 | $1,042,640 | 19 | $1,042,640 | $15,712 | $259,330 |
| 2020 | $6,266,275 | $841,011 | $962,250 | $959,500 | 15 | — | $40,261 | $310,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $182K for 2024 — 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 is provided. The purposes listed for 2024 grants include welfare, religious education, religious purposes, and synagogue support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $771,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $500,000 to Amidei Zion of Bobov and $200,000 to Kollel Zichron Chaim, both in Brooklyn. Other grants included $18,000 to Mosdos Skolya and $10,000 each to Cong Toldos Aharon, Cong Yaldei Zion, Kollel Medrash Shmuel, and Mikva Tahara of Staten Island.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abraham Rieger, Rachel Rieger, and David Rieger as directors.
The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abraham Rieger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Rieger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel Rieger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust gave $771K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 17 grants.
What is The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $70,100, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (9 grants).
Does The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Welfare" (6 grants).
Who are The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Amidei Zion of Bobov ($500,000), Kollel Zichron Chaim ($200,000) and Mosdos Skolya ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust?
The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $771K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $182K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The purposes listed for 2024 grants include welfare, religious education, religious purposes, and synagogue support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust?
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 Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6508164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rieger Charitable Foundation Trust 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.
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