The Risor Foundation
Invitation OnlyWeston, Massachusetts · EIN 13-7113387 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$80K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $2,500.
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
82% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Massachusetts (Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools) | New Canaan, CT | Community | $10,000 |
| University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| St Andrew's Church | Wellesley, MA | Community | $7,500 |
| Concord Academy | Concord, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Turner Syndrome Society of the United States | Houston, TX | Health and welfare | $5,000 |
| Focus New Jersey (Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools) | New Canaan, CT | Community | $3,500 |
| Best Buddies International-Philadelphia Pa Region | King of Prussia, PA | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Education | $2,500 |
| Edchoice | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $2,500 |
| Epiphany School | Dorchester, MA | Education | $2,500 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Arlington, VA | Policy | $2,500 |
| James Wilson Institute | Alexandria, VA | Policy | $2,500 |
| Lundale Farm | Kimberton, PA | Environment | $2,500 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | Far Hills, NJ | Environment | $2,500 |
| Smc Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| The French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust | Devault, PA | Environment | $2,500 |
| The Land Conservancy of New Jersey | Boonton, NJ | Environment | $2,500 |
| The Woodson Center | Washington, DC | Policy | $2,500 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation - Global Food Security Project | Blacksburg, VA | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Weston Forest and Trail Association | Weston, MA | Environment | $2,500 |
| Mascoma Community Health Center | Canaan, NH | Health and welfare | $1,500 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Scarborough, ME | Community | $750 |
| Music in the Somerset Hills | Bernardsville, NJ | Community | $500 |
| Charles E Thomas Memorial Library | Scarborough, ME | Community | $250 |
| Prouts Neck Audubon Society | Scarborough, ME | Environment | $250 |
| The Prouts Neck Conservancy | Scarborough, ME | Environment | $250 |
| The Prouts Neck Historical Society | Scarborough, ME | Community | $250 |
| The Weston Observer | Weston, MA | Community | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $88,330 | 28 |
| 2023 | $109,250 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7113387
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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