Grace & Orville Ritzman Childrens Fund
Accepts applications
Grace & Orville Ritzman Childrens Fund is a private foundation in Kalispell, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,329 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6,329
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$83,892
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16,000 | 7 | $101,455 |
| 2023 | $14,000 | 5 | $94,387 |
| 2024 | $6,329 | 4 | $83,892 |
How to apply
| Contact | Grace Orville Ritzman Childrens Fun 614 S Foys Lake Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 752-6865 |
| What to submit | Applications are available to school counselors in flathead, lincoln and lake counties of Montana state via website www.ritzmanfund.com.information should include name of counselor making request; school name and address; description of the request and list of any other agencies contacted with the same request and the results of the request. |
| Restrictions | The children's fund is available to provide assistance to the children of northwest Montana (flathead, lincoln and lake counties) in order to encourage their individual growth and development. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Grace & Orville Ritzman Childrens Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 4 | $6,329 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| Scholarship-Mayer | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| App-Clothing Food | Clothing and food for multiple students | $329 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Ritzman
- Diana Graham
- Sandy Koness
- Launa Lackey
- Doris Guidi
- Terry Guidi
Questions people ask
Does Grace & Orville Ritzman Childrens Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Grace & Orville Ritzman Childrens Fund give?
$6,329 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Grace & Orville Ritzman Childrens Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Alice Ritzman (President), Diana Graham (Vp/Treasurer), Sandy Koness (Secretary) and Launa Lackey (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Grace & Orville Ritzman Childrens Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.