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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-6493929

Riklin Charitable Trust

A private foundation in San Antonio, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 97 grants and $120,240 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $120,240

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $673,487
  • Tax year 2023

    $120,960

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $696,972
  • Tax year 2022

    $113,141

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $759,220
  • Tax year 2021

    $102,463

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $764,446
  • Tax year 2020

    $135,591

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $771,631
  • Tax year 2019

    $101,601

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $792,576
  • Tax year 2018

    $105,210

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $813,839

Grants paid in 2024

97 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DC

    Educational programming & leadership

    $31,000
  2. Adat Chavarim (on 2020 sheet)Plano, TX

    Religious Organization

    $5,000
  3. Jewish Federation of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Taking care of the needs of others and provides support to agencies in San Antonio, Israel and around the world

    $5,000
  4. American Cancer SocietySan Antonio, TX

    Disaster medical care, research, patient support, discover better treatments, find cures.

    $4,000
  5. CUFI (Christians United for Israel)San Antonio, TX

    Educational organization

    $3,100
  6. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Education of lifesaving techniques of CPR, research and programs.

    $2,500
  7. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    To fight Alzeimer's Disease through vital research and essential support programs and services.

    $2,200
  8. Coalition to Salute America's HeroesWilliamsburg, VA

    help severely-wounded veterans and families of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn recover from their injuries and illnesses

    $2,000
  9. Freedom CenterWashington, DC

    Promoting Judeo-Christian values in the US.

    $2,000
  10. Hillel InternationalWashington, DC

    provides scholarships and stipends for students in financial need, anxiety and depression

    $2,000
  11. Muscular Dystrophy Association - San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Providing help with research and cure of MS

    $2,000
  12. National Jewish HealthDenver, CO

    Research and treatment for respiratory disorders

    $1,830
  13. American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of ScienceNew York, NY

    Finding New Treatment for serious diseases

    $1,700
  14. San Antonio Humane SocietySan Antonio, TX

    Helping homeless and abused animals

    $1,700
  15. JBI InternationalNew York, NY

    Benefiting Blind & Visually Impaired

    $1,600
  16. American Friends of the Hebrew UniversityNew York, NY

    An Educational Organization of higher learning

    $1,500
  17. B'Nai B'rith Heritage SocietyWashington, DC

    Vital voice for human rights around the world

    $1,500
  18. Foundation Fighting BlindnessBaltiimore, MD

    Research

    $1,500
  19. UT Health Science CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Educational Institutions on health science and Related Activities

    $1,500
  20. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterHagerstown, MD

    Providing the Doctors, Nurses & scientists the needed resources

    $1,400
  21. EastersealsSan Antonio, TX

    Helped nearly 1.5 million children and adults living with disabilities

    $1,300
  22. Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FL

    Providing hope and healing for children who have no where else to turn

    $1,300
  23. American Committee for Shaare ZedekNewark, NY

    Treatment of patients

    $1,100
  24. American Friends of the Tel Aviv UniversityNew York, NY

    committed to nurturing higher education and developing Israel's best minds

    $1,100
  25. American Parkinson Disease AssociationWashington, DC

    Support, education, and research for a neurological disorder

    $1,100
  26. American Red CrossSan Antonio, TX

    Support for Disaster Relief, America's Military Families, Lifesaving Blood, and Health and Safety Se

    $1,100
  27. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietySan Antonio, TX

    To fight Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines through vital research and essential support programs, education and services.

    $1,100
  28. Friends of Yad SarahNew York, NY

    providing a range of free or nominal cost services designed to make life easier for sick, disabled and elderly people and their families.

    $1,050
  29. Special OlympicsAustin, TX

    Caring & compassion for individuals w/intellectual disbilities

    $1,050
  30. American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeNew York, NY

    Worldwide humanitarian assistance organization

    $1,000
  31. American Society for Yad VashemNew York, NY

    mission is to preserve the legacy of the victims and survivors of the Shoah through research, education, publications, exhibitions and philanthropy

    $1,000
  32. Arthritis FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Access & Advocacy, Scientific Discovery, Help & Support

    $1,000
  33. EKHLA (Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy)San Antonio, TX

    Educational organization

    $1,000
  34. Habitat for Humanity of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Helping Hardworking Families who need a handup (not a Hand out)

    $1,000
  35. Rodfei Sholom CongregationSan Antonio, TX

    religious organization

    $1,000
  36. The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    Educational foundation for support of leadership

    $1,000
  37. United States Holocaust MuseumWashington DC, DC

    Education on the Holocaust "Never Again" campaign

    $1,000
  38. Young America's FoundationReston, VA

    Standing up for free speech for all

    $1,000
  39. Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown HTS, NY

    Support programs to breed and train guiding eye dogs

    $950
  40. Paws of War IncSmithtown, NY

    Service Dogs for Veterans

    $900
  41. HadassahWashington, DC

    advocating health awareness, ensuring Jewish continuity through education, and acting as a force on social issues that impact American Jewish women

    $800
  42. Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NY

    makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure

    $800
  43. Paws for Purple HeartsCanyonville, OR

    Community service, training dogs to become a life-changing saving service dog for a challenged service member or veteran. A facility dog that brightens up a military post or VA hospital.

    $800
  44. Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWilton, NH

    Help rehabilitate paralyzed veterans of America

    $750
  45. American Kidney FundRockville, MD

    Financial Aid to dialysis patients

    $700
  46. American Friends of Magen David AdamNew York, NY

    trained volunteer and professional medical responders depend on AFMDA support to provide the entire nation's pre-hospital emergency needs, including medical, disaster, ambulance and blood services.

    $600
  47. ASPCANew York, NY

    rescue and protect animals in need.

    $600
  48. Autism SpeaksWashington, DC

    Research Programs & Services

    $600
  49. Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind IncSmithtown, NY

    Improving the quality of life for people who are blind, visually impaired, or with other special needs

    $600
  50. International Fellowship of Christians & JewsChicago, IL

    Aid to struggling Emigres

    $600
  51. Project K9 HeroMerrifield, VA

    Provides care for military and police K-9s when they retire. They are veterans too.

    $600
  52. San Antonio Jewish Senior ServicesSan Antonio, TX

    Supplying money, goods or services to the poor - Social Services agency

    $600
  53. St Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX

    Educational

    $600
  54. AdoptaPlatoonMerrifield, VA

    Sends seasonal, custom care packages to our Troops

    $500
  55. Braille Institute of AmericaLos Angeles, CA

    Providing Training on how to live independently

    $500
  56. Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NY

    offers educational, cultural, recreational, social services programs, and facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide.

    $500
  57. HeroboxWashington, DC

    HeroBox is an organization that supports deployed, injured, aging and homeless veterans. There mission is to ensure that every American hero receives physical and moral support they deserve.

    $500
  58. HiasSilver Spring, MD

    Development & Relief Services

    $500
  59. Israel Guide Dog Center for the BlindWarrington, PA

    Gift of a guide dog to become independent/productive Life

    $500
  60. Jewish War Veterans of the USAWashington DC, DC

    Provide benefits for veterans, in service military personnel. Service Programs

    $500
  61. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Motivating less fortunate children to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders

    $500
  62. Prager University FoundationHilmar, CA

    Educational Organization

    $500
  63. The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Education in influencing policy making

    $500
  64. The USOWashington, DC

    Public society benefit to military families

    $500
  65. Vested Interest in K-9s IncMerrifield, VA

    non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the country - Animal protection

    $500
  66. Jewish National FundHicksville, NY

    Operation Protective Edge - Planting 240M trees, helping with water supply and agriculture education

    $450
  67. CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America)Boston, MA

    Support their efforts to promote accurate, balanced and complete media coverage of Isreal and the Mi

    $400
  68. Conservative Partnership InstituteWashington, DC

    Educational Institutions and Related Activities

    $400
  69. Guardian Angels Medical Service DogsMerrifield, VA

    Raise, train and donate medical service/assitance dogs to individuals with disabilities

    $400
  70. LELDF (Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund)Merrifield, VA

    support and defend the law enforcement profession and educate the public about the many risks and threats to law enforcement personnel

    $400
  71. Multiple Sclerosis Assoc of AmericaCherry Hill, NJ

    Provides Free, Vital services to people w/MS

    $400
  72. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    Protect and Enhance for future generations

    $400
  73. San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TX

    Million Summer Meals Program

    $400
  74. The Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC

    organization's mission is "to win over each new generation to the ideas of liberty, limited government and free markets

    $400
  75. World War II Veterans CommitteeArlington, VA

    a project of the World War I & II Studies Center

    $400
  76. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001

    $400
  77. Chabad of South Hampton Jewish Center & SynagogueSouthamption, NY

    religious organization

    $360
  78. Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY

    To ensure a vibrant future of the Jewish people by strengthening Jewish Identity, Communities and connections w Israel

    $350
  79. American Lung AssociationChicago, IL

    Health, research and education

    $300
  80. National Legal & Policy CenterFront Royal, VA

    There Mission is to promote ethics & public life

    $300
  81. National Wasp WWII MuseumWashington, DC

    Educational

    $300
  82. Operation Finally HomeNew Braunfels, TX

    provide homes and home modifications to America's military Heroes and the widows of the fallen

    $300
  83. State Policy NetworkArlington, VA

    Educational Organization

    $300
  84. The Claremont InstituteUpland, CA

    the Claremont Institute teaches the principles and ideas that shape policy over time to the few that will go on to positions of leadership in media, politics, law, speechwriting, and academia.

    $300
  85. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Provides the gift of a mortgage-free home for the family of a first responder killed in the line of duty

    $300
  86. Zionist Organization of AmericaNew York, NY

    ZOA is dedicated to educating the public, elected officials, media, and college/high school students about the truth of the ongoing and relentless attacks against Israel.

    $300
  87. Goldwater InstitutePhoenix, AZ

    Advocacy & educational

    $250
  88. Mutts With A MissionSterling, VA

    Training Service Dogs

    $250
  89. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietySan Antonio, TX

    MS Research

    $250
  90. Colel ChabadBrooklyn, NY

    Nutritional Security - Widows with orphans, Holocaust Survivors and the needy

    $200
  91. ProEnglishWashington, DC

    English Advocates - requires all official functions of the United States to be conducted in English, requires the establishment of a uniform language requirement for naturalization, and sets the framework for uniform testing of English language

    $200
  92. Sam MinistriesSan Antonio, TX

    Provide a week of safe, supportive housing for children.

    $200
  93. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    Education to promote Freedom

    $200
  94. Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KY

    An Institution to educate leaders in Appalacjia locally

    $100
  95. Friends of Christus Santa Rosa FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Supports Innovative Health Care

    $100
  96. Friends of the National WWII MemorialWashington, DC

    Educational

    $100
  97. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Institutional Advancement Campaign

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid7 grants $36,15054% of the total
  2. Health8 grants $11,38017% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $5,5008% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $3,0004% of the total
  5. Public affairs4 grants $2,5504% of the total
  6. Human services4 grants $2,3504% of the total
  7. 6 other causes12 grants $6,1009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia21 grants $47,250
  2. Texas22 grants $35,200
  3. New York21 grants $16,610
  4. Virginia12 grants $5,750
  5. Maryland4 grants $4,100
  6. Arizona3 grants $2,950
  7. Colorado1 grant $1,830
  8. California3 grants $1,300
  9. Florida1 grant $1,300
  10. New Hampshire1 grant $750

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Arthur L RiklinTrustee Hours 20Pay $38,855

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