Augustas and Elsie Rigas Family Foundation

EIN 33-2685140 · OH · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.3M Funds in OH
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Augustas and Elsie Rigas Family Foundation based in OH paid 2 grants totaling $2.5M to 2 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $500K to $2M, with a median of $1.3M. Its largest recipients included THE PENGUIN CLUB and YSU FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,280,044
Giving (latest yr)
$2,500,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$1.3M
Recipients
2
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Penguin Club$2,000,000
  • Ysu Foundation$500,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$2,500,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

The Penguin Club
Youngstown, OH
General Charitable Purposes
$2,000,000
Ysu Foundation
Youngstown, OH
General Charitable Purposes
$500,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Augustas and Elsie Rigas Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Augustas and Elsie Rigas Family Foundation reported 2 itemized grants totaling $2.5M. Individual grants ranged from $500K to $2M (median $1.3M).

Recent recipients include THE PENGUIN CLUB, YSU FOUNDATION. The full grant list is on this page.

Augustas and Elsie Rigas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Augustas and Elsie Rigas Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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