The Riley Foundation
The Riley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cypress, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2021.
The Riley Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $-70,497
- +546.3% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $16,774
- -46.9% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
Who The Riley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $10K (2018). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Love Rescue Cypress, TX | Rescue Lost Orabandoned Dogs | $5,000 |
| Cypress Crossings Christian Church Cypress, TX | Supporting the Communityand Expandingthe Love of Christ | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-70,497 | $16,774 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $87,271 | $-10,908 | $31,596 | $7,500 | 2 | $5,985 |
| 2018 | $193,420 | — | $62,467 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,885 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Riley Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Crystal Riley
Director
On filings since 2018
8 hrs/week
$48K (2018) → $14K (2021)
Alexander Riley
Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Riley
Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $14K, to Crystal Riley (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Riley Foundation
Where does The Riley Foundation operate?
The Riley Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Riley Foundation's EIN?
The Riley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4516159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.
Data last updated October 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 2018 (received by the IRS January 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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