Brenda & Dave Rickey Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 11-6574096 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$674K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
72% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Geneva Family YMCA | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $325,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Canandaigua, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $100,000 |
| LA Jolla Institute | LA Jolla, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $50,000 |
| St Peters Community Arts Academy | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $30,000 |
| Finger Lakes Health Foundation | Canandaigua, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| Spirit of the Fourth Inc | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $25,000 |
| Hobart and William Smith College | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $20,000 |
| Geneva Music Festival | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $15,000 |
| Smith Opera House | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $15,000 |
| The Second Impact | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $10,800 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Santa Fe, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Funds for discretionary use | $5,000 |
| St Paul Full Gospel Baptist Church | Fayetteville, NC | Funds for discretionary use | $3,500 |
| Geneva Community Center | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $3,000 |
| Geneva Light Opera | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $3,000 |
| Geneva Rotary Club | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $3,000 |
| Heaven for the Homeless | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $2,500 |
| Numismatic Crime Information Center | Arlington, TX | Funds for discretionary use | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | San Diego, CA | Funds for discretionary use | $1,000 |
| Smith Center for the Arts | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $400 |
| St Peter's Church | Geneva, NY | Funds for discretionary use | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $673,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $533,875 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349101666
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-6574096
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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