C O O L Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
C O O L Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$17,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$430,644
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $17,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $18,000 | 9 | $359,006 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 9 | $353,575 |
| 2025 | $17,000 | 8 | $430,644 |
How to apply
| Contact | Albert J Ritz 2925 Regatta Road, Naples, FL 34103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 206-2927 |
What C O O L Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus on Family | Family education | $6,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Defending the constitutional freedoms | $3,000 |
| First Baptist Academy | Education | $3,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Defending life and religious freedom | $1,000 |
| Center Urban Renewal and Education | Education | $1,000 |
| FL Family Policy Council | Family education | $1,000 |
| In RTL Education Tr Fund | Education | $1,000 |
| Young Life Naples | Religious | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert J Ritz
- Ann Ritz
- Brian Ritz
- Corrie Ritz
- Betsy Hendricks
Questions people ask
Does C O O L Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does C O O L Foundation Inc give?
$17,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs C O O L Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Albert J Ritz (Director, President), Ann Ritz (Director, V.P., Secretary), Brian Ritz (Director, V.P., Treasurer) and Corrie Ritz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does C O O L Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.