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Also known as: C/O BRIAN RIST
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Rist Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE SUCCESS, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $7.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.3M. Total assets have grown from $760K in 2019 to $7.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Florida. According to available records, Rist Family Foundation has made 55 grants totaling $5.2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $65K in 2020 to $4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1M, with an average award of $95K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Florida and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Rist Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, FL, CO.
Rist Family Foundation has distributed a total of $5.2M across 55 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $95K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1M.
Rist Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rist Family Foundation is headquartered in LAKE SUCCESS, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Rist | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Kim Marie Rist | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$5.2M
Average Grant
$95K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Mass Lowell FoundationCHARITABLE | Lowell, MA | $995K | 2022 |
| Florida Southwestern State CollegeCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $500K | 2022 |
| Hope HealthcareCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $100K | 2022 |
| Collier Lee Honor FlightCHARITABLE | Naples, FL | $80K | 2022 |
| Harry Chapin Food BankCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $69K | 2022 |
| Swfl Childrens CharatiesCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $55K | 2022 |
| Imag Final InstallmentCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| Valerie'S HouseCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| Oasis Charter School Stem Innovation ProgramCHARITABLE | Cape Coral, FL | $30K | 2022 |
| Builders Care Lbia EventCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| The It Bootcamp (Katie Glovas)CHARITABLE | Lowell, MA | $9K | 2022 |
| Pace Center For GirlsCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $8K | 2022 |
| Junior AchievementCHARITABLE | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Imag - Stem Science KitsCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Larc ScholarshipCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Dolphin Cycling Cancer Challenge (Darin Mcmurray)CHARITABLE | Miami Gardens, FL | $520 | 2022 |
| 2021 U-Mass Lowell FoundationCHARITABLE | Lowell, MA | $1M | 2021 |
| Imag History & Science CenterCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $50K | 2021 |
| Oasis Middle School Stem Innovation ProgramCHARITABLE | Cape Coral, FL | $30K | 2021 |
| Swfl Children'S CharitiesCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $25K | 2021 |
| Community CooperativeCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $20K | 2021 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $8K | 2021 |
| Skyline ElementaryCHARITABLE | Cape Coral, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Captains For Clean WaterCHARITABLE | Fort Myers, FL | $3K | 2021 |