Irene Ritter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Irene Ritter Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $501,710 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$501,710
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $560,300 the year before.
40% 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 | $508,252 | 58 | $10.1 million |
| 2023 | $560,300 | 54 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $501,710 | 52 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
Irene Ritter 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 Irene Ritter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $324,160 |
| New Mexico | 11 | $195,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,550 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| Commonwealth Conservancy | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| School for Advanced Research | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Daily Acts | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Ariva | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Long Beach High School Scholarship | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Hope Program Inc | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Communities in Schools | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cure Sma | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Human Arts Association | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Ndi New Mexico | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Create to Heal | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Taos Ceramics Center | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Environmental Advocates Ny | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Santa Fe Food Depot | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| AARP Foundation | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,550 |
| 92nd Street Y | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Friendship Club | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ny Common Pantry | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ny Preservation Archive Project | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| St Marys Foundation for Children | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together NYC | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Suny Stonybrook Shinnecock Restoration Project | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Young Audiences New York | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Marquis Studios | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Access Justice Brooklyn | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Art Student League Ny | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Felines and Friends | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | To provide financial support for the organization's charitable purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Ritter
- Jennifer Ritter
- Michael Ritter
Questions people ask
Does Irene Ritter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irene Ritter Foundation give?
$501,710 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Irene Ritter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Ritter (Director, President), Jennifer Ritter (Director) and Michael Ritter (Director).
What does Irene Ritter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and science and research.