Ebb Tithes Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ebb Tithes Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,000 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$170,000
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,000 | 49 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $149,000 | 46 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $170,000 | 50 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Ebb Tithes 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 Ebb Tithes Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $41,000 |
| New York | 6 | $38,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $35,500 |
| Maryland | 14 | $29,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peta | Public Charity | $12,000 |
| The Fund for Animals | Public Charity | $12,000 |
| Thames River Community Service Inc | Public Charity | $12,000 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | Public Charity | $12,000 |
| Individual | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| The doe Fund | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | Public Charity | $6,000 |
| Thames River Community Service Inc | Public Charity | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| New York Public Library | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Wnyc | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Community College of Baltimore Coun | Public Charity | $4,500 |
| ASPCA | Public Charity | $4,500 |
| ACLU | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| Individual | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| UNICEF | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| Individual | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| Safe Harbor Inc | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| ACLU of Maryland | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| American Chestnut Land Trust | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of MD | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| Worchester County Food Bank | Public Charity | $2,500 |
| Individual | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Mspca | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Abbys House | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Buy a Brick Foundation | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Project Echo | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Individual | Public Charity | $1,500 |
| Individual | Public Charity | $1,500 |
| U Mass Memorial Health | Public Charity | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Public Charity | $1,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hosp | Public Charity | $1,000 |
| Hunger Free Zone Inc | Public Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Public Charity | $1,000 |
| The League of Dreams | Public Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Rickel
- Mary Ann Lacouture
- Penelope Ann Rickel
- Pamela Ann Rickel
Questions people ask
Does Ebb Tithes Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ebb Tithes Inc give?
$170,000 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Ebb Tithes Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Rickel (Vice President), Mary Ann Lacouture (President), Penelope Ann Rickel (Vice President) and Pamela Ann Rickel (Vice President).
What does Ebb Tithes Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and health.