Ress Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ress Family Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,760 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $79,860. 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$113,760
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$79,860
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,043 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $116,050 | 27 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $106,043 | 24 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $113,760 | 17 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Ress 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 Ress Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $85,110 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $19,100 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,750 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,800 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Dafs | General support | $79,860 |
| University of St Andrews American Foundation | General support | $6,750 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Rivers Alliance Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| New England Aquarium | General support | $3,500 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | General support | $3,500 |
| The Vilna Shul | General support | $1,800 |
| Temple Emanu-El | General support | $1,800 |
| Chewonki Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| National Marine Life Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Charles River Clean Up Boat | General support | $1,000 |
| Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Haymarket People's Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | General support | $500 |
| Nonprofit Center of Berkshires | General support | $500 |
| Peabody Essex Musuem | General support | $300 |
| Igfa | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline Reeves
- Ellen G Reeves
Questions people ask
Does Ress Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ress Family Foundation give?
$113,760 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ress Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Caroline Reeves (Co-Trustee) and Ellen G Reeves (Co-Trustee).
What does Ress Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.