The Rist Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Myers, Florida · EIN 83-2037794 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Mass | Lowell, MA | Charitable | $945,000 |
| Florida Southwestern State College | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Swfl Children Charity Wine Fest | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Ja Business Hall of Fame | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lee Bia Builders Care | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shell Museum | Sanibel, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Imag | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Imag | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Valerie's House | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Starability Foundation | Naples, FL | Charitable | $515 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Swfl | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $504 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,753,519 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,500,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349102561
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2037794
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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