James K And Mary Jo Risk Family
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily in the Lafayette, Indiana area. Its mission focuses on enhancing community welfare through funding initiatives related to food assistance, mental health, youth development, and housing services. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of organizations, including food banks, shelters, educational institutions, and mental health services, reflecting its commitment to addressing pressing social issues. It emphasizes general support for local charities, demonstrating a strong investment in community development and well-being.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small- to mid-sized Indiana nonprofit with a clear local footprint (Lafayette/Tippecanoe County area), offering community services such as food assistance, housing, youth development, mental health, or other general community needs.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Indiana, preferably Lafayette/Tippecanoe County or nearby.
- • Mission aligns with past grants (food banks, housing/transitional services, youth programs, mental health, parks/community services).
- • Existing relationship, nomination, or endorsement from local leaders or organizations previously funded.
- • Request size matches historic grant amounts (typically several thousand to low tens of thousands).
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year was entirely within one state (all 2023 grants were to Indiana organizations).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 19 distinct independent recipients in the latest year with a mix of returning (14) and new (5) grantees, indicating a fairly broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Behavior shows some turnover—five new recipients in 2023—so new entrants do appear in the portfolio, but the declared policy that only preselected applicants are considered and the lack of a public application route suggest entry is likely by nomination or relationship rather than open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
