Abraham W Rizika Foundation
Historical FunderChestnut Hill, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6086312 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ADAM RIZIKA TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 267 ELIOT STREET, CHESTNUT HILL MA 02467 |
| Phone | 6172336205 |
| ADAM.RIZIKA@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
59% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Citizen Engagement | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| MIT Sloan Annual Fund | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Temple Beth Avodah | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $16,500 |
| MIT Sailing | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Silver Spring, MD | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Beth Israel Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hubspot | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $3,631 |
| Brookline Robotics Initiative | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| First | Manchester, NH | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| High Mountain Institute | Leadville, CO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Brookline Teen Center | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Colel Chabad | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| 1000 Friends of Oregon | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Needham, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Helvetia | St Gallen, SZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $650 |
| American Friend of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood League | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Broadway Rose Theatre | Tigard, OR | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Portland Center Stage | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Rogerson Communities | Roslindale, MA | Unrestricted | $450 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $135 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $127 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $103 |
| American College Fund | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Unrestrictedunrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,396 | 28 |
| 2023 | $124,336 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533239349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6086312
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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