Rittenberg Family Foundation
Rittenberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $219,005 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $30,000. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$219,005
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $197,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $159,350 | 24 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $197,000 | 30 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $219,005 | 52 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
The filing gives no application details. Contact the foundation before you apply.
What Rittenberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 38 | $175,850 |
| California | 4 | $22,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $150 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | Donation | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Donation | $20,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Fund of Louisiana | Donation | $15,000 |
| United Way of Southeast Louisiana | Donation | $10,000 |
| J The Jewish News | Donation | $10,000 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation Karen Anklam | Donation | $10,000 |
| JCRS | Donation | $5,000 |
| Conmgregation Gates of Prayer | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation Suzanne Plaisance CFRE | Donation | $5,000 |
| Silence is Violence | Donation | $5,000 |
| Young Leadership Council | Donation | $5,000 |
| Congregation Gates of Prayer | Donation | $5,000 |
| Razom | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation Karen Anklam | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation Karen Anklam | Donation | $5,000 |
| J The Jewish News | Donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Fund of Louisiana | Donation | $5,000 |
| Wwno | Donation | $5,000 |
| Dillard University | Donation | $5,000 |
| Oncology Nursing Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | Donation | $4,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Donation | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross-New Orleans Chapter | Donation | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Donation | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Donation | $3,000 |
| Wyes-Tv | Donation | $3,000 |
| Stanford University | Donation | $3,000 |
| Hadassah | Donation | $3,000 |
| Vcpora | Donation | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross-New Orleans Chapter | Donation | $2,000 |
| GoldringWoldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life | Donation | $2,000 |
| Touro Synagogue | Donation | $2,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Fund of Louisiana | Donation | $1,850 |
| Stair | Donation | $1,500 |
| The 18th Ward | Donation | $1,500 |
| New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter | Donation | $1,500 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans | Donation | $1,000 |
| Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience | Donation | $1,000 |
| Pro Bono Project | Donation | $1,000 |
| Chron's and Colitis Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Rittenberg
- Leon Rittenberg III
Questions people ask
Does Rittenberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.
How much does Rittenberg Family Foundation give?
$219,005 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Rittenberg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia Rittenberg (pc) and Leon Rittenberg III (VP).
What does Rittenberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and human services.