Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Preselected recipients only
Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a private foundation in St Elmo, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $19,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $3,800. 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$19,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$3,800
- Assets$289,273
Giving in 2024 was down from $23,889 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $21,000 | 16 | $322,232 |
| 2023 | $23,889 | 21 | $321,117 |
| 2024 | $19,500 | 21 | $289,273 |
How to apply
Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 21 | $19,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,800 |
| Max Hort the Ohio State Univ | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Emma Calcaterra Southeastern Il U | Scholarship | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarshp | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $600 |
| John Lopez Ill Inst of Tech | Scholarship | $600 |
| Emily Culp Illinois Central Col | Scholarship | $600 |
| Kadyce Tregoning Ja Logan Col | Scholarship | $600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Byron Michael Davis
- Heather Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing give?
$19,500 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
Its 2024 filing lists Byron Michael Davis (Trustee) and Heather Nelson (Director).
What does Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.