John C and Bernice a Rieg Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHartford, Connecticut · EIN 22-2796673 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$201K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$4,500
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
77% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Tuition scholarship | $56,500 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Tuition scholarship | $19,000 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Tuition scholarship | $17,500 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic, CT | Tuition scholarship | $13,075 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Tuition scholarship | $13,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Tuition scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | Tuition scholarship | $10,500 |
| Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | Tuition scholarship | $10,000 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Tuition scholarship | $9,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Tuition scholarship | $8,000 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | Tuition scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Tuition scholarship | $4,500 |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | Tuition scholarship | $3,500 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Tuition scholarship | $3,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT | Tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Western New England University | Springfield, MA | Tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| UCLA | Los Angeles, CA | Tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Rensseleaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | Tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | Tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | General charitable purposes | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,725 | 22 |
| 2024 | $125,074 | 21 |
| 2023 | $110,177 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2796673
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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