Ritt Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ritt Family Foundation is a private foundation in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $96,750 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$96,750
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$537,976
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $87,300 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $87,300 | 15 | $540,803 |
| 2024 | $96,750 | 12 | $537,976 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ritt Family Foundation 4661 Hwy 61 N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110-3467 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 429-4531 |
| What to submit | Written request with purpose of grant amount and exempt status. |
| Deadlines | Not listed; 501(c)3 organization; preferred: north star bank's cra delineated area; |
| Restrictions | Preferred: involvement of children; matching programs; work as concomitant of match. |
What Ritt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $95,750 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Classical Academy | General fund | $50,000 |
| Lakeshore Players Theater | Gala | $10,000 |
| Lakeshore Players Theater | General fund | $7,500 |
| Steve Rittjanet Peterson Terminal | General fund | $7,500 |
| Century College Foundation | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Century College Foundation | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| White Bear Lake Rotary Club Foundat | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Como Friends | General fund | $2,000 |
| Riverwood Nature Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Childrens Performing Arts | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Paul Intervention Project | General fund | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Cetera Investment Services LLC
- Lisa Meyers
- Steven Ritt
- John Ritt
Questions people ask
Does Ritt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Not listed; 501(c)3 organization; preferred: north star bank's cra delineated area;.
How much does Ritt Family Foundation give?
$96,750 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ritt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cetera Investment Services LLC (Trustee), Lisa Meyers (Board Member), Steven Ritt (Secretary) and John Ritt (Director).
What does Ritt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.