Dl And Lf Rikkers Family
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission focuses on providing program support to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors, including arts and culture, education, environmental conservation, and religious initiatives. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to community service through grants to local organizations and cultural institutions, particularly in the arts. It primarily serves recipients in Wisconsin, with additional support extending to organizations in other states. The foundation's funding reflects a diverse interest in enhancing community well-being and cultural enrichment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or micro nonprofit—often based in Madison or elsewhere in Wisconsin—seeking modest program support in arts, faith-based, environmental, education, or community-service areas and able to demonstrate local credibility or an introduction to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Organization located in Wisconsin (Madison-area preferred) or with clear Wisconsin ties.
- • Request is for modest program support (typical past grants $100–$2,000).
- • Work aligns with arts, religious/faith-based, environmental, education, or community-service activities.
- • Has a relationship or referral from a current grantee, local intermediary, or a board acquaintance.
- • Can accept a one-time small grant and report on program impact.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Wisconsin (about 59% of dollars in 2024) but grants reached recipients in nine states that year, indicating a primarily state-focused footprint with some multi-state distribution.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 31 grants to 29 distinct recipients, with a mix of repeat grantees and new entrants (18 repeats and 11 new in 2024), which indicates a broad and diverse recipient set for a micro private foundation despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows the foundation included new recipients (11 in 2024), but the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected recipients, so unsolicited or unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to be able to enter the portfolio without a referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
