Rifkin Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-1192429
Foundation Overview
Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Rifkin Family Foundation has awarded 155 grants totaling $3,125,341 to organizations in Florida, Indiana and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $505,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 28 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
69% of grants are awarded in Indiana, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Fort Wayne (72%), Indianapolis (9%), Bloomington (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 31% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rifkin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessings In A Back Pack Inc | $8,700 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Assists In Nutritionalneeds For Children | 2023 |
| Congregation Achduth Vesholom | $24,200 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Teach Our Children Fund Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Education Leaningdisadvantaged Children | 2023 |
| The Literacy Alliance Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Academic Services | 2023 |
| Alliance For Eating Disorders Awareness Inc | $58,182 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Promotes Positive Bodyimage And Self Esteem& Awareness Of Eating Disorders | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Boston University | $60,000 | Boston, MA, US | Glaucoma Researchfund | 2023 |
| Cancer Alliance Of Help And Hope Inc | $25,000 | Palm Bearch, FL, US | Assist Cancerpatients | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Jewish Federation | $250,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | $35,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Educational Interpreterprogram | 2023 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $27,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Iu Golf Coursecapital Project | 2023 |
| Turnstone Center For Children And Adults With Disabilities Inc | $2,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Services To Disabledindividuals | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Support &Promotes Brain Health | 2023 |
| University Of Miami | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Opthalmologyacademic Fund | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northeast Indiana Inc | $4,268 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Mentoringprograms To Children | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Educationalsupport And Hot Mealsfor Underprivleged Children | 2023 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper Inc | $3,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Research In Ovarian Cancer | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Ballet Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provide Quality Performancesdance Education, And Service | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana Foundation Inc | $300 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Childrenwith Lessonsin Financial Literacy | 2023 |
| Zeta Beta Tau Foundation | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Academic Scholarship | 2023 |
| Orland Community Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | $500 | Orland, IN, US | Support Fire And Rescueservices Nw Steuben Cty | 2023 |
| Austin Athletic Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Athletic Scholarship | 2023 |
| Canterbury Fund | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Student Sports | 2023 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hc Foundation | $31,500 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Support Childrensmedical Costs | 2023 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Capital Golfcampaign | 2023 |
| Selfless Love Foundation | $2,500 | Jupiter, FL, US | Fostering Dreamsfor Foster Children | 2023 |
| Jack Martin Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Fund Child And Adolescent Imaging Center | 2023 |
| Foundation For Defense Of Democracies | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Defending Free And Democratic Societies | 2023 |
| Cancer Services Of Ne Indiana | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Support Cancerpatients & Family | 2023 |
| Blessings In A Back Pack Inc | $6,400 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Assists In Nutritionalneeds For Children | 2022 |
| Congregation Achduth Vesholom | $12,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Teach Our Children Fund Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Education Leaningdisadvantaged Children | 2022 |
| The Literacy Alliance Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Academic Services | 2022 |
| Alliance For Eating Disorders Awareness Inc | $7,356 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Promotes Positive Bodyimage And Self Esteem& Awareness Of Eating Disorders | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Boston University | $60,000 | Boston, MA, US | Glaucoma Researchfund | 2022 |
| Cancer Alliance Of Help And Hope Inc | $25,000 | Palm Bearch, FL, US | Assist Cancerpatients | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Jewish Federation | $100,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | $35,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Educational Interpreterprogram | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Supportfor Concerts Program | 2022 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $12,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Iu Golf Coursecapital Project | 2022 |
| Turnstone Center For Children And Adults With Disabilities Inc | $2,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Services To Disabledindividuals | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Support &Promotes Brain Health | 2022 |
| University Of Miami | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Opthalmologyacademic Fund | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northeast Indiana Inc | $2,768 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Mentoringprograms To Children | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Educationalsupport And Hot Mealsfor Underprivleged Children | 2022 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper Inc | $2,750 | Jupiter, FL, US | Research In Ovarian Cancer | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Ballet Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provide Quality Performancesdance Education, And Service | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana Foundation Inc | $300 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Childrenwith Lessonsin Financial Literacy | 2022 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Provides Health Careto The Jupiter Community | 2022 |
| Zeta Beta Tau Foundation | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Academic Scholarship | 2022 |
| Orland Community Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | $500 | Orland, IN, US | Support Fire And Rescueservices Nw Steuben Cty | 2022 |
| Austin Athletic Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Athletic Scholarship | 2022 |
| Life | $1,500 | Manalapan, FL, US | Furthering Education | 2022 |
| Canterbury Fund | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Student Sports | 2022 |
| Chs Of Florida | $1,180 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support Fosterchildren | 2022 |
| Hmf Nsdar | $3,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Support Dar | 2022 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hc Foundation | $13,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Support Childrensmedical Costs | 2022 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Capital Golfcampaign | 2022 |
| Remembering Rowan Joy Inc | $250 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Supporting Bereavedfamilies | 2022 |
| Mia's Miracles Foundation | $20,000 | Tequesta, FL, US | Support Familiesfacing Challenges | 2022 |
| Science Central | $9,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provide Scienceeducation To Kids | 2022 |
| Hoosiers For Good | $50,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Connect Athletes Andcommunities Through Educationalprograms & Sports | 2022 |
| Blessings In A Back Pack Inc | $6,400 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Assists In Nutritionalneeds For Children | 2022 |
| Congregation Achduth Vesholom | $12,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Teach Our Children Fund Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Education Leaningdisadvantaged Children | 2022 |
| The Literacy Alliance Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Academic Services | 2022 |
| Alliance For Eating Disorders Awareness Inc | $7,356 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Promotes Positive Bodyimage And Self Esteem& Awareness Of Eating Disorders | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Boston University | $60,000 | Boston, MA, US | Glaucoma Researchfund | 2022 |
| Cancer Alliance Of Help And Hope Inc | $25,000 | Palm Bearch, FL, US | Assist Cancerpatients | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Jewish Federation | $100,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | $35,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Educational Interpreterprogram | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Supportfor Concerts Program | 2022 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $12,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Iu Golf Coursecapital Project | 2022 |
| Turnstone Center For Children And Adults With Disabilities Inc | $2,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Services To Disabledindividuals | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Support &Promotes Brain Health | 2022 |
| University Of Miami | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Opthalmologyacademic Fund | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northeast Indiana Inc | $2,768 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Mentoringprograms To Children | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Educationalsupport And Hot Mealsfor Underprivleged Children | 2022 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper Inc | $2,750 | Jupiter, FL, US | Research In Ovarian Cancer | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Ballet Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provide Quality Performancesdance Education, And Service | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana Foundation Inc | $300 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provides Childrenwith Lessonsin Financial Literacy | 2022 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Provides Health Careto The Jupiter Community | 2022 |
| Zeta Beta Tau Foundation | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Academic Scholarship | 2022 |
| Orland Community Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | $500 | Orland, IN, US | Support Fire And Rescueservices Nw Steuben Cty | 2022 |
| Austin Athletic Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Athletic Scholarship | 2022 |
| Life | $1,500 | Manalapan, FL, US | Furthering Education | 2022 |
| Canterbury Fund | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Student Sports | 2022 |
| Chs Of Florida | $1,180 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support Fosterchildren | 2022 |
| Hmf Nsdar | $3,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Support Dar | 2022 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hc Foundation | $13,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Support Childrensmedical Costs | 2022 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Capital Golfcampaign | 2022 |
| Remembering Rowan Joy Inc | $250 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Supporting Bereavedfamilies | 2022 |
| Mia's Miracles Foundation | $20,000 | Tequesta, FL, US | Support Familiesfacing Challenges | 2022 |
| Science Central | $9,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Provide Scienceeducation To Kids | 2022 |
| Hoosiers For Good | $50,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Connect Athletes Andcommunities Through Educationalprograms & Sports | 2022 |
| Alliance For Eating Disorders | $20,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Promotes Positive Body Image | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Support & Promotes Brain Health | 2021 |
| Austin Athletic Scholarship Program | $1,500 | Austin, TX, US | Athletic Scholarship | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Ne In | $2,768 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Mentoring Programs To Children | 2021 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $11,600 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Nutritional Needs For Children | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Educational Support & Hot Meals | 2021 |
| Cancer Alliance Of Help And Hope | $18,650 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Assist Cancer Patients | 2021 |
| Congregation Achduth Vesholom | $12,040 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth-el Zedeck | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Ballet Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Quality Performances, Dance Educ | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Jewish Federation | $100,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Support For Concerts Program | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Assistance For Homeless | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Educational Interpreter Program | 2021 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $500 | Jupiter, FL, US | Research In Ovarian Cancer | 2021 |
| Imea Foundation | $750 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Music Education | 2021 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $50,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Iu Golf Course Capital Project | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern In | $300 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Financial Literacy Lessons For Kids | 2021 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Health Care To Jupiter Community | 2021 |
| Lake Gage Historical Society Inc | $2,500 | Angola, IN, US | Education & Preservation | 2021 |
| Milford Food Bank | $1,000 | Milford, IN, US | Supply Food | 2021 |
| Orland Community Volunteer Fire | $500 | Orland, IN, US | Fire & Rescue Serv Nw Steuben Cty | 2021 |
| Teach Our Children Fund Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Education Learning For Disadvantaged | 2021 |
| The Literacy Alliance Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Academic Services | 2021 |
| Troy Center | $2,000 | Columbia City, IN, US | Education | 2021 |
| Trustees Of Boston University | $60,000 | Boston, MA, US | Glaucoma Research Fund | 2021 |
| Turnstone Ctr For Children & Adults | $2,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Services To Disabled Individuals | 2021 |
| University Of Miami | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Opthalmology Academic Fund | 2021 |
| Zeta Beta Tau Foundation | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Academic Scholarship | 2021 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Nutritional Needs For Children | 2020 |
| Congregation Achduth Vesholom | $11,200 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Teach Our Children Fund Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Education Learning For Disadvantaged | 2020 |
| The Literacy Alliance Inc | $17,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Academic Services | 2020 |
| Alliance For Eating Disorders | $505,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Promotes Positive Body Image | 2020 |
| Trustees Of Boston University | $60,000 | Boston, MA, US | Glaucoma Research Fund | 2020 |
| Cancer Alliance Of Help And Hope | $4,200 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Assist Cancer Patients | 2020 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Kids Backpack Food Program | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Jewish Federation | $100,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Educational Interpreter Program | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Support For Concerts Program | 2020 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $50,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Iu Golf Course Capital Project | 2020 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Fnd | $24,250 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Childrens Health Care | 2020 |
| Turnstone Ctr For Children & Adults | $2,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Services To Disabled Individuals | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Support & Promotes Brain Health | 2020 |
| University Of Miami | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Opthalmology Academic Fund | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Ne In | $2,375 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Mentoring Programs To Children | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Educational Support & Hot Meals | 2020 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $5,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Research In Ovarian Cancer | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Ballet Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Quality Performances, Dance Educ | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern In | $300 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Financial Literacy Lessons For Kids | 2020 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Health Care To Jupiter Community | 2020 |
| Zeta Beta Tau Foundation | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Academic Scholarship | 2020 |
| Steuben Cocunty Humane Society Inc | $250 | Angola, IN, US | Community Humane Shelter | 2020 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $12,500 | Bloomington, IN, US | Sports Scholarships | 2020 |
| Childrens Hope Inc | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Minimal Cost Housing To Families | 2020 |
| Parkview Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Education | 2020 |
| Troy Center | $2,000 | Columbia City, IN, US | Education | 2020 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial | $2,000 | Indiananpolis, IN, US | Pediatric Research, Education & Care | 2020 |
| Orland Community Volunteer Fire | $500 | Orland, IN, US | Fire & Rescue Serv Nw Steuben Cty | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | $500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Assistance For Homeless | 2020 |
| Lake Gage Historical Society Inc | $1,000 | Angola, IN, US | Education & Preservation | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 31-1192429 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5642 COVENTRY LANE Fort Wayne, IN 46804-0000 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Richard S Rifkin |
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Forms 990-PF
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