The Riggio Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 137039631 · Private foundation
The Riggio Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.6M in grants paid and $86.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 346 individual grants from this funder — $27.3M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Riggio Foundation funds
The Riggio Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Home Again HOUSING-HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS IN LA | New York, NY | $5.8M | 2017 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem ENHANCE MUSEUM'S ART COLLECTION | New York, NY | $2.3M | 2018 |
| Spelman College ENGAGE THE MANY CULTURES OF THE WORLD AND INSPIRES A COMMITMENT TO POSTIVE SOCIAL CHANGE | Atlanta, GA | $2.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Riggio Foundation
The Riggio Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Riggio Foundation
- Does The Riggio Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Riggio Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Riggio Foundation fund?
- The Riggio Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Project Home Again, The Studio Museum in Harlem, Spelman College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Riggio Foundation give in grants?
- The Riggio Foundation reported $3.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.3M over 346 grants.
- Where is The Riggio Foundation located?
- The Riggio Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 137039631.
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