Rip Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rip Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,915 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $325 and the largest $20,000. 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$39,915
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$325
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$86,366
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,850 the year before.
100% 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 | $7,812 | 9 | $58,589 |
| 2024 | $23,850 | 4 | $62,971 |
| 2025 | $39,915 | 20 | $86,366 |
How to apply
Rip 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 Rip Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 10 | $31,015 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $5,150 |
| New York | 3 | $1,400 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $750 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $350 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ideastream | charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Princeton | charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| St Pauls Outreach | charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| St Pauls | charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Ilana Rubenfeld Foundation | charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| St Pauls | charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary | charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Native Organizers Alliance | charitable contribution | $750 |
| ACLU | charitable contribution | $500 |
| Trials 4 Hope | charitable contribution | $400 |
| Cleveland Foodbank | charitable contribution | $250 |
| Congregational Library | charitable contribution | $250 |
| Union Theological Seminary | charitable contribution | $250 |
| Exeter | charitable contribution | $200 |
| Winslow Therapeutic Center | charitable contribution | $150 |
| Exeter | charitable contribution | $150 |
| Princeton | charitable contribution | $150 |
| St Pauls Outreach | charitable contribution | $150 |
| St Patricks Day Parade | charitable contribution | $115 |
| ACLU | charitable contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert P Noble Jr
- Charlotte Still Noble
- Faith Noble
- Vicki Noble
- Robert Manning
Questions people ask
Does Rip Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rip Foundation give?
$39,915 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $325.
Who runs Rip Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert P Noble Jr (Trustee), Charlotte Still Noble (President), Faith Noble (Treasurer) and Vicki Noble (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rip Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.