The Bill & Erma Riley Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like The Bill & Erma Riley Family Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.

EIN: 26-1687866

Foundation Overview

Based in Manhattan, KS, The Bill & Erma Riley Family Foundation has awarded 225 grants totaling $73,575 to organizations in Kansas, Michigan and 6 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $25 to $3,325, with a median award of $100.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$73,575
Total Assets
$398
Median Grant (all grants)
$100

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
9
Median Grant
$50
% Median Grant Decline
-33% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies

New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 9 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Kansas

87% of all grants are concentrated in Kansas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Manhattan (70%), Lawrence (14%), Topeka (5%).

Funding Trajectory
-58%

Declining funding trend with 58% decrease over 9 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

Where is The Money Going?

Loading geographic data...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...

Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bill & Erma Riley Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Ksu Alumni Assoc $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2025
Kansas Land Trust $50 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2025
Manhattan Library Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2025
Kansas 4-h Foundation $250 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2025
Ksds Assistance Dogs Inc $100 Washington, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2025
Emberhope $25 Newton, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2025
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation $1,550 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2025
Wesley Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2025
Williams Syndrome Foundation $50 Newark, NJ, US Operations & Program Support 2025
Ksu Alumni Assoc $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Kansas Land Trust $50 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Manhattan Library Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Kansas 4-h Foundation $250 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Manhattan Community Foundation-yes $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Ksds Assistance Dogs Inc $100 Washington, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Emberhope $25 Newton, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation $1,500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Wesley Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Karl $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Williams Syndrome Foundation $50 Newark, NJ, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Lawrence Schools Foundation $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Ksu Alumni Assoc $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Kansas Land Trust $50 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Manhattan Library Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Kansas 4-h Foundation $250 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Manhattan Community Foundation-yes $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Ksds Assistance Dogs Inc $100 Washington, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Emberhope $25 Newton, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation $1,500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Wesley Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Karl $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Williams Syndrome Foundation $50 Newark, NJ, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Lawrence Schools Foundation $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2024
Ksu Alumni Assoc $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Kansas Land Trust $50 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Ranchland Trust $100 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Manhattan Library Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Kansas 4-h Foundation $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Usd 497 Schwegler Elementary $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Manhattan Community Foundation-yes $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Ksds Assistance Dogs Inc $100 Washington, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Emberhope $25 Newton, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
True Colors $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Manhattan Community Foundation $1,500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
The House Cafe $25 Odgen, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Haskell University Foundation $2,500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Gage County Historial Museum $1,000 Beatrice, NE, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Island Green Association $2,500 Us Virgin Islands, Foreign, VQ Operations & Program Support 2023
Wesley Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Karl $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Williams Syndrome Foundation $50 Newark, NJ, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Lawrence Schools Foundation $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
American Indian College Fund $1,000 Denver, CO, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Southwest Reservation Aid Fund $1,000 Addison, TX, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Ksu Alumni Assoc $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Kansas Land Trust $50 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Ranchland Trust $100 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Manhattan Library Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Kansas 4-h Foundation $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Usd 497 Schwegler Elementary $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Manhattan Community Foundation-yes $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Ksds Assistance Dogs Inc $100 Washington, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Emberhope $25 Newton, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
True Colors $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Manhattan Community Foundation $1,500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
The House Cafe $25 Odgen, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Haskell University Foundation $2,500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Gage County Historial Museum $1,000 Beatrice, NE, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Island Green Association $2,500 Us Virgin Islands, Foreign, VQ Operations & Program Support 2023
Wesley Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Karl $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Williams Syndrome Foundation $50 Newark, NJ, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Lawrence Schools Foundation $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2023
American Indian College Fund $1,000 Denver, CO, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Southwest Reservation Aid Fund $1,000 Addison, TX, US Operations & Program Support 2023
Ksu Um Fdtn $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Ksu Alumni Assoc $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Kansas Land Trust $50 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Ranchland Trust $100 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Manhattan Library Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
William's Syndrome $50 Troy, MI, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Kansas 4-h Foundation $1,000 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Wonder Workshop $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Usd 497 Schwegler Elementary $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Manhattan Community Foundation-yes $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Ksds Assistance Dogs Inc $1,000 Washington, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Emberhope $25 Newton, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Be Able $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Green Gables $500 Lakewood, CO, US Operations & Program Support 2022
United States Holocaust Museum $200 Washington, DC, US Operations & Program Support 2022
True Colors $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Manhattan Community Foundation $1,800 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
The House Cafe $50 Odgen, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Ksu Um Fdtn $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Ksu Alumni Assoc $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Kansas Land Trust $50 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Ranchland Trust $100 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Manhattan Library Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
William's Syndrome $50 Troy, MI, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Kansas 4-h Foundation $1,000 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Wonder Workshop $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Usd 497 Schwegler Elementary $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Manhattan Community Foundation-yes $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Ksds Assistance Dogs Inc $1,000 Washington, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Emberhope $25 Newton, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Be Able $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Green Gables $500 Lakewood, CO, US Operations & Program Support 2022
United States Holocaust Museum $200 Washington, DC, US Operations & Program Support 2022
True Colors $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Manhattan Community Foundation $1,800 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
The House Cafe $50 Odgen, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2022
Ksu Um Fdtn $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Ksu Alumni Assoc $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Karl $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Audobon Society $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Kansas Land Trust $50 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Ranchland Trust $50 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Manhattan Library Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
William's Syndrome $50 Troy, MI, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Kansas 4-h Foundation $1,000 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Usd 383 Foundation $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Wonder Workshop $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Usd 497 Schwegler Elementary $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Manhattan Community Foundation $3,325 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
No Stone Unturned $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
St Paul Seminary $25 Kansas City, MO, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Ksds Assistance Dogs Inc $50 Washington, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Emberhope $25 Newton, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Be Able $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2021
Ksu Um Fdtn $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Ksu Alumni Assoc $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Karl $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Audobon Society $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Kansas Land Trust $50 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Ranchland Trust $50 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Manhattan Library Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
William's Syndrome $50 Troy, MI, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Kansas 4-h Foundation $1,000 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Wonder Workshop $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Jeffco Public Schools-green Gables $500 Lakewood, CO, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Manhattan Community Foundation $1,825 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Katie's Way $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2020
Ksu Um Fdtn $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Ksu Alumni Assoc $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Karl $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Audobon Society $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Kansas Land Trust $25 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Flint Hills Discovery Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Ranchland Trust $50 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Manhattan Library Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
William's Syndrome $50 Troy, MI, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Kansas 4-h Foundation $1,000 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Sunrise Project-lawrence Community Food Alliance $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Riley County 4-h Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Shepard's Crossing $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Sunflower Casa $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Flint Hills Community Clinic $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Crisis Center $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Emergency Shelter $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Home Care & Hospice $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Big Lakes Development Center $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Manhattan Arts Center $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Big Brothers & Big Sisters $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Fairy Godmothers $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Guardian Angels $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Usd 383 Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Flint Hills Breadbasket $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Gmcf Yes Fund $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Gmcf Jan Garton Fund $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Kansas Foundation For Ag In The Classroom $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Pawnee Mental Health $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Wonder Workshop $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Usd 497 Schwegler Elementary $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Jeffco Public Schools-green Gables $1,200 Lakewood, CO, US Operations & Program Support 2018
100 Good Women $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2018
Ksu Um Fdtn $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Ksu Alumni Assoc $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Karl $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Audobon Society $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Kansas Land Trust $25 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Flint Hills Discovery Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Ranchland Trust $50 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Manhattan Library Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
William's Syndrome $50 Troy, MI, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Kansas 4-h Foundation $1,000 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Sunrise Project-lawrence Community Food Alliance $500 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Denver Urban Gardens $500 Denver, CO, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Manhattanogden School Fdtn $500 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Riley County 4-h Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Shepard's Crossing $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Sunflower Casa $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Flint Hills Community Clinic $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Crisis Center $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Emergency Shelter $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Home Care & Hospice $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Big Lakes Development Center $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Manhattan Arts Center $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Rangeland Trust $500 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Big Brothers & Big Sisters $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Fairy Godmothers $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Guardian Angels $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Usd 383 Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2017
Audobon Society $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Big Lakes Developmental Center $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Crisis Center $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Emergency Shelter $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Flint Hills Community Clinic $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Home Care & Hospice $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Kansas Land Trust $25 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Karl $25 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Ksu Alumni Assoc $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Ksu U Meth Fdn $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Ranchland Trust $50 Topeka, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Riley Co 4-h Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Shepard's Crossing $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Sunflower Casa $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Manhattan Library Foundation $50 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
William's Syndrome $50 Troy, MI, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Kansas 4-h Foundation $1,000 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Manhattan Arts Center $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Meadowlark Hills Foundation $150 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Sunrise Project-lawrence Community Food Alliance $1,000 Lawrence, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Denver Urban Gardens $1,000 Denver, CO, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Manhattan Ogden School Foundation $1,050 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016
Flint Hills Discovery Foundation $100 Manhattan, KS, US Operations & Program Support 2016

Foundations Similar to The Bill & Erma Riley Family Foundation

Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($266-$414), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in KS that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.

Foundation Name Total Assets Typical Grant Size Service Area Similarity Match

EIN: 11-3712156 | 15 grants awarded
$266
(↓ Smaller)
$200
median grant
Emporia, KS
Same state
83%
Excellent match

EIN: 26-4620319 | 1 grants awarded
$390
(≈ Similar)
$100
median grant
Cleveland, OH
69%
Good match

EIN: 93-2003003 | 1 grants awarded
$388
(≈ Similar)
$160
median grant
Tempe, AZ
69%
Good match

EIN: 52-1855481 | 13 grants awarded
$414
(≈ Similar)
$145
median grant
Naples, FL
68%
Good match

EIN: 02-0671182 | 3 grants awarded
$370
(≈ Similar)
$100
median grant
New York, NY
66%
Good match

Contact Information

Official contact details for The Bill & Erma Riley Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-1687866
Website N/A
Address 4555 MEADOW CRST Manhattan, KS 66502-8834

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bill & Erma Riley Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President William Riley
Secretary/treasurer Erma Riley

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

About This Foundation Profile

This comprehensive foundation profile for The Bill & Erma Riley Family Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.

Data Sources & Accuracy

All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.

Research Applications

Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.

Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.