Staritch Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Staritch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Saranac Lake, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $413,175 in 88 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $84,300. 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$413,175
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$84,300
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $356,275 the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 | $356,275 | 89 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $413,175 | 88 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Staritch 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 Staritch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $286,375 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $41,000 |
| Florida | 8 | $26,500 |
| New Hampshire | 12 | $18,250 |
| Maine | 6 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 3 | $4,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Ascension | Ministry | $84,300 |
| Northwood School | Support education | $72,125 |
| Adirondack Medical Center | Support the community hospital | $50,200 |
| Upper Saranac Lake Foundation Inc | Insure water quality of upper saranac lake | $13,000 |
| Fgcu - Fdn of Collier County Community College | Support for education | $10,000 |
| Historic Saranac Lake | To preserve area history and architecure to build a stronger community. | $10,000 |
| Nicole Canuso Dance Company | Arts in education | $9,000 |
| Barkeater Trails Alliance | Builds, maintains and advocates for a system of community and backcountry trails for ski touring and mountain biking. | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross | Support regional relief efforts for needy families | $7,000 |
| Ashokan Foundation | Outdoor environmental education | $7,000 |
| Wilma Theater | Arts in education | $6,000 |
| Burke Mountain Academy | Support educational programs | $5,500 |
| Gather NH | Support for food assistance serving nh seacoast area | $5,000 |
| Inland Lakes Educational Foundation | Environmental water issues | $5,000 |
| Pig Iron Theatre Company | Arts in education | $5,000 |
| Saranac Lake Youth Baseball & Softball Assoc | Support youth atletics | $5,000 |
| Seacoast Science Center | Ocean education | $5,000 |
| St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Ballet X | Supports the performing arts | $4,000 |
| Brixham Montessori Friends School | Provides a holistic approach to education | $3,700 |
| Life and Hope | Free food distribution | $3,700 |
| Captains for Clean Water | Support for restoration and protection of marine ecosystems | $3,000 |
| Pendragon Theatre | Promote and support community theatre | $3,000 |
| Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc | Local rescue and emt services | $3,000 |
| West Mt Airy Neighbors | Preserving and enhancing the quality of life in its richly diverse urban neighborhood. | $3,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation | Support for education | $2,500 |
| North Dakota Community Foundation | Support promotion of charitable giving and philanthropy | $2,500 |
| Tri-Lakes Humane Society | Support the local animal shelter | $2,500 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Death with dignity education | $2,000 |
| Crow | Saving wildlife through care, education, and collaboration | $2,000 |
| City Harvest | Feed the hungry and homeless | $2,000 |
| Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake | Support the needy by providing shelter, food and guidance regarding social programs and job placement. | $2,000 |
| Fish of Sancap | Support of community on captiva and sanibel islands through food programs, island based workshops, social services and helping hands | $2,000 |
| Fringearts | Arts in education | $2,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia Film Office | Economic development agency committed to the growth of the regional film and video production industry | $2,000 |
| Kremples Foundation | Improving the lifes of people living with brain injury | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Volunteer Corps | Spirituality while working for social justice | $2,000 |
| Painted Bride Art Center Inc | Promote artistic creativity | $2,000 |
| San-Cap Conservation Foundation | Preserve the quality of the water way | $2,000 |
| Saranac Lake Interfaith Food Pantry | Feed the hungry and homeless | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally B Ritchie
- James M Ritchie
- Dorothy R Valhouli
- Stephen M Ritchie
- Solveig A Holum Lyford
- Carolyn R Donatello
- James R Valhouli
- Alexander R Valhouli
- Robert M Holum
Questions people ask
Does Staritch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Staritch Foundation Inc give?
$413,175 in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Staritch Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sally B Ritchie (Treasurer/Director), James M Ritchie (President/Director), Dorothy R Valhouli (Secretary/Director) and Stephen M Ritchie (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Staritch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.