Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Watchung, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$265,198
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $48,000 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $48,000 | 15 | $290,708 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 15 | $265,198 |
How to apply
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc 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.
What Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $29,750 |
| California | 3 | $7,750 |
| Washington | 2 | $6,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Seeing Eye | Pet assisted therapy programs | $15,000 |
| Courthouse Dogs Foundation | Facility dogs providing special comfort to child victims of crime | $3,000 |
| Popcorn Park Zoo | To provide quality care to all animals, domestic and wildlife, including their rescue, housing, veterinary care, placement whenever possible. Also to prevent cruelty to animals. | $3,000 |
| Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation | Sasf raises critical funds to help enrich the lives of seattle's animals and empowers volunteers and the local community to become part of the effort | $3,000 |
| Serenity Stables Combat to Calm | To provide horse-assisted activities to veterans returning from deployment with a broad spectrum of physical, mental and emotional disabilities. | $3,000 |
| Tess McIntyre Foundation | Dedicated to support dog rescue organizations and provide animals with healthcare | $3,000 |
| The Eleventh Hour Animal Rescue Inc | Focusing on saving death row dogs and cats from kill shelters; fostering them in a home; providing them with love and medical attention until they find their homes; educating the community about the animal over population problem and the importance of spaying and neutering. | $2,750 |
| Cause 4 Paws Pet Food Bank | Meals-on-wheels and hunger relief for pets | $2,500 |
| Neighbor Good | Provides food, toiletries and other household items to clients in the service area. | $2,500 |
| Redrover | Helps animals rescued from disasters or neglect, domestic violence victims seeking safety with their pets, and animals with life-threatening illnesses. | $2,500 |
| Second Call Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement Inc | To assist and ensure that retired racehorses find a second calling and/or profession | $2,500 |
| Wiskers Rescue Inc | To empower cat caretakers to reduce the cats born outside | $2,500 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc | To assist the search dog program | $2,250 |
| Madison Community Cats | Improving the lives of cats in our community by providing no-cost spay & neuter services to cat owners and colony caretakers in rural madison and culpeper counties, virginia | $1,500 |
| Lunch Break | Provides food, clothing, life skills and fellowship to those in need in monmouth county and beyond | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laird McNerthney
- Tricia Nelson
- Jeffrey Weinstein
- Mark Doran
- Michael Ross
Questions people ask
Does Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc give?
$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laird McNerthney (President), Tricia Nelson (Vice President), Jeffrey Weinstein (Treasurer) and Mark Doran (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and human services.