IRA and Edgra Ringler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
IRA and Edgra Ringler Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $7,250 and the largest $10,500. 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$120,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$7,250
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 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 | $107,000 | 16 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 17 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 18 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
IRA and Edgra Ringler Family Foundation 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 IRA and Edgra Ringler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9 | $51,500 |
| California | 4 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $18,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Ceeli Institute | An independent non-profit organization dedicated to providing training, exchanges and education to professionsals | $10,500 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Environmental group dedicated to protecting the artic national wildlife refuge and other wilderness-quality lands in alaska | $10,000 |
| Arts Every Day | Education | $10,000 |
| Erin Levitas Foundation | Preventing sexual assualt through early education | $9,000 |
| Tanzanian Children's Fund | Provides a permanent home to 97 childrean at the rift valley children's village in tanzania and promotes the well-being of all children in the community through access to education, health care, and economic opportunities for families | $9,000 |
| Womens Foundation of Boston | Economically empower greater boston women by funding high impact leadership and economic programs | $9,000 |
| Jeffy's Field Fund Co the Community Fdn of Frederick County | To maintain baseball fields; and a scholarship fund for youth | $8,000 |
| Land Trust for Santa Barbara County | Protect natural resources and open lands | $8,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channel Keeper | Protect and restore the santa barbara channel | $8,000 |
| Casa Maryland | Improving the quality of life for members of the latino and immigrant communities | $6,500 |
| Public Media Bridge Fund | Secure public media in at-risk communities | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | Protecting and enhancing the environment of california's south central coast through education, advocacy and legal action | $4,500 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | Permanently protecting the rural character and environmental integrity of the gaviota coast | $4,500 |
| Minorities in Aquaculture | Provide more opportunities in aquaculture to minorities | $4,500 |
| Audubon Pickering Creek | Conservation of nature | $4,000 |
| YMCA of Easton | Provide affordable programs to all | $4,000 |
| College Bound Foundation | Assisting studends reach college and graduate | $3,000 |
| Chesapeake Chamber Music | Provide music to the masses | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Powell
- Ralph Ringler
- Susan Ringler
- Matthew Ringler
- Rebecca Ringler
- Jackson Powell
Questions people ask
Does IRA and Edgra Ringler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does IRA and Edgra Ringler Family Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $7,250.
Who runs IRA and Edgra Ringler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Powell (President, Director), Ralph Ringler (Vice President, Director), Susan Ringler (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Matthew Ringler (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does IRA and Edgra Ringler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.