Ricochet Foundation
Accepts applications
Ricochet Foundation is a private foundation in Poulsbo, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$52,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$979,503
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $46,056 the year before.
30% 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 | $46,056 | 16 | $926,557 |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 10 | $979,503 |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephen Messinger 19689 7th Ave NE Ste 166, Poulsbo, WA 98370 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 842-5357 |
| What to submit | Must contain information on tax-exempt status and proposed use of funds |
| Deadlines | Deadline for submission is june 30 |
| Restrictions | Awards are approved by the board of directors |
What Ricochet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $14,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voto Latino Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| CFWNC | Emergency & disaster relief fund | $10,000 |
| Liberty Ukraine | General fund | $10,000 |
| Tusk | General fund | $7,500 |
| Brown University | General fund | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General fund | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $2,500 |
| SF Opera Guild | General fund | $2,500 |
| American Farmland Trust | General fund | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Messinger
Questions people ask
Does Ricochet Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadline for submission is june 30.
How much does Ricochet Foundation give?
$52,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Ricochet Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Messinger (Trustee).
What does Ricochet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.