Risor Foundation

EIN 13-7113387 · MA · NTEE T22Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in MA, VA, CT +8
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Risor Foundation based in MA paid 28 grants totaling $80K to 28 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $10K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included FOCUS MASSACHUSETTS (FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS IN UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS), UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, and ST ANDREW'S CHURCH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,023,511
Giving (latest yr)
$80,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
28
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Focus Massachusetts (Fellowship of Christians IN Universities and Schools)$10,000
  • University of Richmond$10,000
  • St Andrew's Church$7,500
  • Concord Academy$5,000
  • Turner Syndrome Society of the United States$5,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$17,750 · 5 grants
  • Virginia$17,500 · 4 grants
  • Connecticut$13,500 · 2 grants
  • Pennsylvania$10,000 · 4 grants
  • New Jersey$5,500 · 3 grants
  • Texas$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (28)

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
Education
$10,000
Focus Massachusetts (Fellowship of Christians IN Universities and Schools)
New Canaan, CT
Community
$10,000
St Andrew's Church
Wellesley, MA
Community
$7,500
Concord Academy
Concord, MA
Education
$5,000
Turner Syndrome Society of the United States
Houston, TX
Health and Welfare
$5,000
Focus New Jersey (Fellowship of Christians IN Universities and Schools)
New Canaan, CT
Community
$3,500
Lundale Farm
Kimberton, PA
Environment
$2,500
New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Far Hills, NJ
Environment
$2,500
Best Buddies International-philadelphia PA Region
King of Prussia, PA
Humanitarian
$2,500
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
Education
$2,500
Edchoice
Indianapolis, IN
Education
$2,500
Epiphany School
Dorchester, MA
Education
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Risor 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, Risor Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $80K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $10K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include FOCUS MASSACHUSETTS (FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS IN UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS), UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, among 28 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Risor Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Risor 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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