The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation
THE WILLIAM N AND ELIZABETH A RIETH is a private foundation based in South Bend, Indiana. It reported 14 grants totaling $81,700 in 2025. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation gave $82K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Indiana. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,700
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,836
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,350
- Total assets
- $1,222,377
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (45% 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 William N and Elizabeth a Rieth 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: PO Box 1602, South Bend, IN 46634
Phone: (866) 888-5157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Restore - Hope Dignity Life ($30K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 45% to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares went to Colorado (4%), North Carolina (3%), and Florida (1%). Listed recipients also included Hillsdale College in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) 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 $9K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 $70K (2020) to $86K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restore - Hope Dignity Life Concord, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Goshen Community Schools Foundation Goshen, IN | Support | $21,000 |
| Equipnet Alamo, CA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church Goshen, IN | Youth Mission Trip | $5,000 |
| Goshen Historical Society Goshen, IN | Support | $5,000 |
| Ripe for Harvest Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Hurricane Relief | $2,700 |
| LaSalle Council Boy Scouts South Bend, IN | General Support | $2,000 |
| Missionary Flights International Fort Pierce, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| World Partners Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarships | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,222,377 | $99,146 | $96,111 | $81,700 | 14 | $81,700 | $87,412 | $90,279 |
| 2024 | $1,219,090 | $142,590 | $90,299 | $78,500 | 16 | $78,500 | $134,702 | $82,490 |
| 2023 | $1,167,067 | $39,803 | $91,468 | $80,035 | 20 | $80,035 | $36,232 | $76,620 |
| 2022 | $1,218,750 | $86,342 | $101,709 | $86,300 | 23 | $86,300 | $82,522 | $81,105 |
| 2021 | $1,234,180 | $145,468 | $92,333 | $78,075 | 25 | $78,075 | $141,463 | $85,230 |
| 2020 | $1,181,103 | $79,783 | $80,747 | $69,725 | 19 | — | $76,070 | $78,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K 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 giving included support for a school foundation, a historical society, organizations working on addiction recovery and homelessness, and organizations providing humanitarian aid or supporting community initiatives.
For example, Restore - Hope Dignity Life describes its mission as providing safe homes and Christ-based programs for people affected by addiction, incarceration, and homelessness. Goshen Community Schools Foundation says it encourages creativity, innovation, and excellence that further educational opportunities. Goshen Historical Society says it promotes interest in the historical uniqueness of Goshen, Indiana.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $81,700 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $2,350.
Notable 2025 grants included $30,000 to Restore - Hope Dignity Life for general support; $21,000 to Goshen Community Schools Foundation for support; $7,000 to Equipnet for general support; and $5,000 each to Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church for a youth mission trip and Goshen Historical Society for support. Other listed awards included $3,000 to Ripe for Harvest for general support and $2,700 to Samaritan’s Purse for hurricane relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Rieth and Bill Rieth as directors and 1st Source Bank as trustee.
The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
1st Source Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Bill Rieth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Rieth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 1ST Source Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation
How much does The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation give each year?
The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation gave $82K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $79K across 16 grants.
What is The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,350, and its average grant was $5,836, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation give grants?
The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Goshen, IN (3 grants).
Does The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
Who are The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Restore - Hope Dignity Life ($30,000), Goshen Community Schools Foundation ($21,000) and Equipnet ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation?
The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (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 William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 giving included support for a school foundation, a historical society, organizations working on addiction recovery and homelessness, and organizations providing humanitarian aid or supporting community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth 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 William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1970370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William N and Elizabeth a Rieth 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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