Ritter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ritter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $285,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$285,000
- Assets$600,511
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 23 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 25 | $664,077 |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 26 | $600,511 |
How to apply
Ritter Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ritter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 23 | $1.6 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center | Donation | $285,000 |
| Odyssey Family Executive Center | Donation | $126,000 |
| CT Rise Network | Donation | $125,000 |
| Catalyst CT | Donation | $100,000 |
| Changent - Child First CT | Donation | $100,000 |
| Alliance for Community Empowerment | Donation | $89,000 |
| CT Network for Children & Youth | Donation | $75,000 |
| Family & Children's Agency | Donation | $75,000 |
| Norwalk Housing Foundations- SSTP | Donation | $75,000 |
| Rvnahealth | Donation | $75,000 |
| Norwalk Acts | Donation | $52,188 |
| Youth Business Initiative | Donation | $51,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church - Spark | Donation | $50,000 |
| Horizons at CT State Norwalk | Donation | $50,000 |
| Intempo | Donation | $50,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | Donation | $50,000 |
| Let's Get Ready | Donation | $50,000 |
| Teach for America - CT | Donation | $50,000 |
| United Way of Coastal & Western CT - Danbury Collective | Donation | $50,000 |
| Make the Road CT | Donation | $40,000 |
| Norwalk Public Schools | Donation | $36,700 |
| Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders | Donation | $25,000 |
| New Britain Roots - CT Farm to School Institute | Donation | $25,000 |
| Norwalkstamford Grassroots Tennis and Education | Donation | $25,000 |
| Arts for Learning Connecticut | Donation | $20,000 |
| CT Council for Philanthropy | Donation | $18,740 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Ritter
- Kathryn Repen
- Bruce Ritter
- Tom Reynolds
Questions people ask
Does Ritter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ritter Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ritter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Ritter (Vice President/Secretary), Kathryn Repen (Executive Director), Bruce Ritter (President) and Tom Reynolds (Treasurer).
What does Ritter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.