Ritz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ritz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tualatin, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $276,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$276,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $270,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $270,000 | 16 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $276,000 | 17 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Ritz 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 Ritz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 13 | $186,000 |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Inheritance Inc | Financial support for energy battle royale clean energy education initiative | $30,000 |
| Transitional Youth | Financial support for outreach and support of local homeless youth | $25,000 |
| Home Building Foundation Portland | Financial support for HBF Education Partnership Program | $25,000 |
| Pittock Mansion Society | Financial support for portland historical preservation | $25,000 |
| Inspire Health | Financial support for annual fundraiser "a night to inspire" | $25,000 |
| The Living Desert Zoo Gardens | Financial support for zoobilee gala | $25,000 |
| Individual | Financial support for international visitor program | $20,000 |
| Friends of Netarts Bay Webs | Financial support for education and stewardship of netarts bay | $20,000 |
| Youth Villages Oregon | Financial support for Fall Celebration event | $15,000 |
| Psu Foundation | Financial support for dr. Bruce browne vocal endowed scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Individual | Financial support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | Financial support for emergency shelter program | $10,000 |
| Pericarditis Alliance | Financial support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Opb Cornerstone Society | Financial support for public broadcasting | $6,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Hillsboro Community Foundation | Financial support for operating budget | $5,000 |
| Chess for Success | Financial support for teaching children the game of chess | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry P Ritz
- Kelly L Ritz
- Trudy E Ritz
- Eric P Ritz
- Kimber Lee Ritz
Questions people ask
Does Ritz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ritz Family Foundation give?
$276,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Ritz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry P Ritz (President), Kelly L Ritz (Secretary), Trudy E Ritz (Director) and Eric P Ritz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ritz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.