The Andreas Rickenbach Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 83-2023685 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$199K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners in Animal Protection and Conservation | Golden, CO | Liberian Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection | $25,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Ultra Microbudget Filmseries | $20,000 |
| Greenlamp | Herrliberg, SZ | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Lend a Bone Inc | Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Animal Equality | West Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Palisades Recovery Coalition FS 121 | $10,000 |
| Caravita Foundation | Aurora, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | Los Angeles, CA | Werner Family Junior Summer Fellowship Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 10X10 program | $7,500 |
| Martin-Stiftung Erlenbach | Erlenbach, SZ | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Dixies Redemption Animal Rescue Corp | El Cajon, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | Shelburne, VT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saving Gizmos Friends | Thousand Oaks, CA | Serenity's medical needs | $3,000 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue | Thousand Oaks, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Film Independent Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 10X10 for 2025 | $2,500 |
| House Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,100 | 19 |
| 2024 | $188,750 | 15 |
| 2023 | $201,664 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621639349101207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2023685
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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