The Rizley Family Foundation Inc
The Rizley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $155,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, conservation, health, disaster relief, and other areas.
The Rizley Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rizley Family Foundation Inc gave $155K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Arizona. 69% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,000
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,923
- -30.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,719,217
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (55% 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 Rizley Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rizley Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ASU Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 49 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By recipient state, grant dollars were reported as 55% to Arizona, 21% to Utah, and 6% each to Florida, Iowa, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Rizley Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2021) to $295K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $20,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation Tampa, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Eastern Arizona Museum Pima, AZ | General Suipport | $10,000 |
| McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Gila Watershed Partnership of AZ Thatcher, AZ | General Support | $10,000 |
| To Ukraine with Love Bountiful, UT | General Support | $8,000 |
| Mormon Battalion Association Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,719,217 | $132,041 | $168,832 | $155,000 | 13 | $164,412 | $127,008 | $117,932 |
| 2024 | $1,755,839 | $72,510 | $136,342 | $120,000 | 7 | $129,652 | $66,920 | $111,257 |
| 2023 | $1,819,138 | $83,023 | $126,708 | $110,000 | 9 | $119,251 | $78,115 | $105,405 |
| 2022 | $1,863,385 | $150,412 | $312,257 | $295,000 | 10 | $304,538 | $144,651 | $115,613 |
| 2021 | $2,025,225 | $151,847 | $120,978 | $105,000 | 10 | — | $136,579 | $126,404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rizley Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $118K 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
The available filings do not state a foundation mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation describes its work as providing comprehensive educational support to children, including college and career-transition programs. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy says it preserves and advances natural open space through science, education, and stewardship. Make-A-Wish Foundation of America describes its mission as creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The Childrens Treehouse Foundation says it provides tools and emotional support to children whose parent is diagnosed with cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $155,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $50,000 to ASU Foundation, $20,000 to Intermountain Healthcare Foundation, and $10,000 each to Special Operations Warrior Foundation, American Red Cross, Nature Conservancy, Eastern Arizona Museum, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, and Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona. Other reported grants included $8,000 to To Ukraine with Love; $5,000 each to Mormon Battalion Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, and Friends of Wasatch Mountain State Park; and $2,000 to The Childrens Treehouse Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Stephen Rizley as president; Marilyn M Rizley as vice president; Cassandra Monds as secretary; John Andrew Rizley as treasurer; and Stephen M Rizley and Beth Ann Evans as directors.
The Rizley Family Foundation Inc is led by John Andrew Rizley, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Andrew Rizley
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Beth Ann Evans
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Rizley
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cassandra Monds
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marilyn M. Rizley
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Rizley Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Rizley Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rizley Family Foundation Inc gave $155K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 7 grants.
What is The Rizley Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rizley Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,923, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rizley Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Rizley Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rizley Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (21%) and Florida (6%).
Does The Rizley Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rizley Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rizley Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rizley Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include ASU Foundation ($50,000), Intermountain Healthcare Foundation ($20,000) and Special Operations Warrior Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rizley Family Foundation Inc?
The Rizley Family Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rizley Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a foundation mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rizley Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2023 filing 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 Rizley Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rizley Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2801175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Rizley Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Rizley Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rizley-family-foundation-inc-morg_74f0342eb03b49bab84e029c30d3cc82
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