Richard Ravitch Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Richard Ravitch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $5.0 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $4.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$5.0 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$893,845
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2023 was up from $817,000 the year before.
63% of its 2023 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 | $817,000 | 14 | $5.7 million |
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 8 | $893,845 |
How to apply
Richard Ravitch 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 Richard Ravitch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $600,000 |
| New York | 5 | $430,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellesley College | To further donee's exempt purpose | $4.0 million |
| The American Independent Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $400,000 |
| Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at Cuny | To further donee's exempt purpose | $350,000 |
| Future Now Institute | To further donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Dona Dona Sanctuary | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Central Synagogue | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Citizens Union | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Ravitch
- Michael Ravitch
- Peter Davis
Questions people ask
Does Richard Ravitch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard Ravitch Foundation Inc give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Richard Ravitch Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Joseph Ravitch (VP & Dir), Michael Ravitch (Tr & Dir) and Peter Davis (Secr & Dir).
What does Richard Ravitch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.