James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $252,563. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$252,563
- Assets$51.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 45 | $48.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 50 | $51.4 million |
How to apply
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable 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 James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 38 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 8 | $167,602 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $252,563 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $232,150 |
| Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $108,270 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $102,004 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Inc | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $56,506 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $55,096 |
| KIPP Baltimore Inc | GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED (see attached general explanation) | $55,096 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake Inc | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $52,920 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $49,586 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | BCF Civic Leadership Fund | $25,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Annual Unrestricted for MD/DC Chapter | $25,000 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Family fund | $25,000 |
| Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy | Full Student fund | $18,000 |
| Baltimore Public Media Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Inc | Camp St. Vincent | $15,000 |
| Valleys Planning Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake Inc | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts Fdn Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| KIPP Baltimore Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| MPT Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Thread Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc | Hurricane Helene Relief fund | $10,000 |
| Hobe Sound Child Care Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Caves Valley Golf Club Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| House of Ruth Maryland Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Baltimore Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Parks and People Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Allison B Riepe
- Christina N Riepe
- Gail P Riepe
- James S Riepe
- James S Riepe Jr
Questions people ask
Does James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Allison B Riepe (VP), Christina N Riepe (VP), Gail P Riepe (Trustee) and James S Riepe (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, community development and education.