Risser Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyClearwater, Florida · EIN 93-1764513 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$135K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunken Gardens Forever Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Conservation and animal welfare | $50,000 |
| Ready for Life | Largo, FL | Social services | $25,000 |
| Jefferson County SPCA | Watertown, NY | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Performing arts programs | $10,000 |
| Polywogs Charities Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Social services | $10,000 |
| Homeless Empowerment Program | Clearwater, FL | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Thresholds | Chicago, IL | Social services | $5,000 |
| Zoo New York at Thompson Park | Watertown, NY | Conservation and animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Social services and food bank | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence Valley Educational Television Council Inc Dba Wpbs-Tv | Watertown, NY | Educational tv programming and workshops | $5,000 |
| All Creatures Big and Small | Lacona, NY | Animal welfare | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of Jefferson County NY | Watertown, NY | Social services and disaster relief | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621739349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1764513
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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