The Robert S Rifkind Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3374924 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$125K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$732K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 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
81% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Schechter Institute | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| The Loomis Chaffee School | Windsor, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Slifka Center for Jewish Life | New Haven, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Americans United | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies | Cambridge, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Southampton, NY | General support | $4,000 |
| Gucker Campership Fund | Hopkinton, NH | General support | $500 |
| Lvis | East Hampton, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $247,800 | 20 |
| 2023 | $401,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620289349100027
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3374924
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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