Peter A Ridings Memorial Foundati
Preselected recipients only
Peter A Ridings Memorial Foundati is a private foundation in Cazenovia, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,800 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$70,800
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $59,800 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $69,500 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $70,800 | 14 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Peter A Ridings Memorial Foundati 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 Peter A Ridings Memorial Foundati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $53,800 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $9,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmcrest Childrens Center | Pre-school educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Medical assistance/gen operations | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Upper Hudson | Medical assistance/general ops | $9,000 |
| Manchester Bidwell | Further educational mission | $8,000 |
| On Point for College | General contribution/operatons | $6,000 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Tioughnioga Lake Preservation | Lake preservation mssion | $5,000 |
| Cazenovia Community Pre-School | Pre-school education assistance | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Cwny | Medical assistance/general ops | $5,000 |
| Cazenovia Childrens House | Educational contribution | $4,000 |
| Syracuse Stage | Promote the arts | $3,000 |
| Adirondack Experience | General operations | $1,000 |
| Wcny | Further educational mission | $500 |
| Lorenzo State Historic Site | General operations | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Morford
- Anne Morford
- John Morford
Questions people ask
Does Peter A Ridings Memorial Foundati accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter A Ridings Memorial Foundati give?
$70,800 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Peter A Ridings Memorial Foundati?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy Morford (Trustee), Anne Morford (Trustee) and John Morford (Trustee).
What does Peter A Ridings Memorial Foundati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.