Von Rickenbach Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLincoln, Massachusetts · EIN 47-3246621 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$206K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclean Hospital | Belmont, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Life Sciences Cares Inc | Cambridge, MA | Charitable contribution unrestrictedcharitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Anthony Shrine | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Presidents & Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Network for Excellence in Health Innovation | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Biomedical Science Careers Program | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Brigid Parish | Lexington, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Immigrant Learning Center | Malden, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Science History Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $3,000 |
| National Assoc of Rare Disease | Woburn, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Save Our Heritage Foundation | Concord, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Waltham Boys & Girls Club | Waltham, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Room to Grow | Bronx, NY | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $205,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $197,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102277
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3246621
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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