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Ress Family Foundation is a private trust based in PROVIDENCE, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1960. The principal officer is Joseph W Ress Trustee. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. According to available records, Ress Family Foundation has made 159 grants totaling $362K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $246K in 2022 to $116K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $86K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 87 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 68 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ress Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 159 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, RI, MA.
Ress Family Foundation has distributed a total of $362K across 159 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $86K.
Ress Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ress Family Foundation is headquartered in PROVIDENCE, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen G Reeves | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Caroline Reeves | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$145K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$116K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$115K
Distribution Amount
$114K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
159
Total Giving
$362K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
87
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab CharitableGENERAL SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $31K | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable DafsGENERAL SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $86K | 2023 |
| Sea Turtle ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Gainesville, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Temple Emanu-ElGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $4K | 2023 |
| New England AquariumGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Chewonki FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Wicasset, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Rivers AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Sommerville, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Lobkowicz CollectionsGENERAL SUPPORT | Dover, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Sheriff'S Meadow FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Vineyard Haven, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of St Andrews American FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| National Marine Life CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Buzzards Bay, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Vilna ShulGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $900 | 2023 |
| Nonprofit Center Of BerkshiresGENERAL SUPPORT | Great Barrington, MA | $550 | 2023 |
| Bennington College Beyond PlasticsGENERAL SUPPORT | Bennington, VT | $500 | 2023 |
| Buddhist Tzu Chi FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Eliot SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Emerald Necklace ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Reevaluation FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Shoreline, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Learning Project Annual FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Speak For The TreesGENERAL SUPPORT | Dorchester, MA | $399 | 2023 |
| Magazine Beach PartnersGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $300 | 2023 |
| Global Justice Ecology Projectsave The Pine BarrensGENERAL SUPPORT | Buffalo, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Keep Massachusetts BeautifulGENERAL SUPPORT | Mansfield, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| Harvard College FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | N/A | 2023 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater RiGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $25K | 2022 |
| Temple Emann-ElMISSION FORWARD IMPACT INITIATIVE | Providence, RI | $8K | 2022 |
| The Yiddish Book CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Temple EmanuelGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish Collaborative ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $5K | 2022 |
| Ne AquariumGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Rhode Island School Of DesignGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $3K | 2022 |
| The Sea Turtle ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Gainesville, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Williams College Parent FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Williamstown, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| The President & Fellows Of Harvard CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $2K | 2022 |