Ridgewood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ridgewood Foundation is a private foundation in Ridgewood, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $595,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $73,960. 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$595,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$73,960
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2025 was up from $590,000 the year before.
76% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $400,000 | 16 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $590,000 | 21 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $595,000 | 25 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $361,040 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $43,960 |
| Georgia | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Hospital | General program support | $73,960 |
| Lakes Region Visiting | General program support | $60,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul in RJS | General program support | $43,960 |
| Washington & Lee University | General program support | $43,960 |
| Sarcoma Foundation | General program support | $40,000 |
| Central NH Hospice and Vna Service | General program support | $40,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General program support | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese | General program support | $36,160 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Brooklyn | General program support | $31,160 |
| YMCA of Greater New York | General program support | $22,320 |
| Cardinal Hayes High School | General program support | $20,000 |
| St Joseph's College | General program support | $20,000 |
| Mercy First | General program support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese | General program support | $11,160 |
| Interfaith Nutrition Network | General program support | $11,160 |
| Sco Family of Services | General program support | $11,160 |
| St Thomas Equinas College | General program support | $10,000 |
| St Francis Hospital Fund | General program support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General program support | $10,000 |
| Church of Saint Aidan | General program support | $10,000 |
| St Elizabeth School | General program support | $10,000 |
| Ozanam Hall | General program support | $5,000 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | General program support | $5,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | General program support | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund Inc | General program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Stekol
- Anthony J Simeone
- Robert Volino
- Kenneth Ceonzo
- James Jewett
- Peter Boger
- Kenneth D Daly
- Margaret M Fitzpatrick
- Robert F McCarthy
- Neil Weingarten
- Kevin J Shine
- Brian P Mooney
- Navy Djonovic
Questions people ask
Does Ridgewood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ridgewood Foundation give?
$595,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Ridgewood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard Stekol (President), Anthony J Simeone (Vice Preside), Robert Volino (Vice Preside) and Kenneth Ceonzo (Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Ridgewood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.