Ritton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ritton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Marietta, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $318,800 in 126 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$318,800
- Number of grants126
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $343,350 the year before.
53% 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 | $361,847 | 125 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $343,350 | 124 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $318,800 | 126 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Ritton Family 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 Ritton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 62 | $196,300 |
| Ohio | 35 | $75,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $18,000 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $14,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WV Game Changers Inc | Endowment | $65,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Washington County | Endowment | $20,000 |
| Glenville State University | Logan mccartney | $10,000 |
| Marshall University | Suzannah meade | $10,000 |
| Move A Mountain Missions | Endowment | $10,000 |
| Ohio University | Elise lupo | $10,000 |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College | Zane george | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Taylor martin | $10,000 |
| West Virgina University | Danielle murphy | $10,000 |
| West Virgina University of Parkersburg | Emily bailey | $10,000 |
| Alumni for the Future | Endowment | $5,000 |
| Concord University | Madison lester | $5,000 |
| Marshall University | Malakai woodard | $5,000 |
| Marshall University | Hayden walls | $5,000 |
| Ohio University | Madisen dailey | $5,000 |
| Putnam Career and Technical Center | Ayla allie | $5,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Kaitlyn brown | $5,000 |
| West Virgina University | Blayne kuhn | $5,000 |
| Washington State College of Ohio | Endowment | $3,500 |
| The Maddox Potter Foundation Inc | Endowment | $2,500 |
| BB2C | Endowment | $2,000 |
| Individual | Tyler conway (benefit) | $2,000 |
| Ashland Community & Technical College | Samantha duncan | $1,000 |
| Bowling Green State University | Emma lavey | $1,000 |
| Boyce College | Gabe baker | $1,000 |
| Bridgewater College | Carlee isenhart | $1,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Gabrielle sandlin | $1,000 |
| Community College of Allegheny County | Meghan (jayden) maxwell | $1,000 |
| Community College of Beaver County | Nicholas angelo | $1,000 |
| Concord University | Ivie radford | $1,000 |
| Concord University | Maddox delauder | $1,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Alanis mcclary | $1,000 |
| Culinary Institute of America | Gavin preston | $1,000 |
| Fairmont State University | Claire thompson | $1,000 |
| Fairmont State University | Dylan joyce | $1,000 |
| Fairmont State University | Claire mccarthy | $1,000 |
| Fairmont State University | Addison tenney | $1,000 |
| Fairmont State University | Joseph barnes | $1,000 |
| Fairmont State University | Kirsten hardy | $1,000 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Josilyn burkett | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nichole Evans
- Milo C Ritton
- Robert J Monahan
- Daniel Ritton
Questions people ask
Does Ritton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ritton Family Foundation give?
$318,800 in tax year 2025, across 126 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ritton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nichole Evans (Vp/Treasurer/Director), Milo C Ritton (President/Director), Robert J Monahan (Vp/Secretary/Director) and Daniel Ritton (Director).
What does Ritton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.