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Staritch Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SARANAC LAKE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is William Sweeney. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have grown from $842K in 2011 to $2.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire. According to available records, Staritch Foundation Inc. has made 321 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $366K in 2020 to $636K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $275K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 113 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$275K
Based on 81 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.
Staritch Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 321 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, PA.
Staritch Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.5M across 321 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $275K.
Staritch Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Staritch Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SARANAC LAKE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally B Ritchie | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James M Ritchie | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dorothy R Valhouli | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen M Ritchie | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Solveig A Holum Lyford | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carolyn R Donatello | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James R Valhouli | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alexander R Valhouli | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert M Holum | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
321
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
113
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake Civic Center IncCOMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITY | Saranac Lake, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Northwood SchoolSUPPORT EDUCATION | Lake Placid, NY | $29K | 2022 |
| Upper Saranac Lake Foundation IncINSURE WATER QUALITY OF UPPER SARANAC LAKE | Saranac Lake, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Fgcu - Fdn Of Collier County Community CollegeSUPPORT FOR EDUCATION | Fort Myers, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Burke Mountain AcademySUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | E Burke, VT | $6K | 2022 |
| Ecumenical Council Of Saranac LakeSUPPORT THE NEEDY BY PROVIDING SHELTER, FOOD AND GUIDANCE REGARDING SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND JOB PLACEMENT. | Saranac Lake, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Greater Philadelphia Film OfficeECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMITTED TO THE GROWTH OF THE REGIONAL FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION INDUSTRY | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Barkeater Trails AlliancePROMOTE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY | Lake Placid, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The Community Lunch BoxFEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS | Saranac Lake, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Inland Lakes Educational FoundationENVIRONMENTAL WATER ISSUES | Burt Lake, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| GatherSUPPORT FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE SERVING NH SEACOAST AREA | Portsmouth, NH | $5K | 2022 |
| West Mt Airy NeighborsPRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ITS RICHLY DIVERSE URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD. | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Saranac Lake Interfaith Food PantryFEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS | Saranac Lake, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal ChurchMINISTRY | Sanibel, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Church Of The AscensionMINISTRY | Lake Clear, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Captains For Clean WaterSUPPORT FOR RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS | Fort Myers, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Historic Saranac LakeTO PRESERVE AREA HISTORY AND ARCHITECURE TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. | Saranac Lake, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Pig Iron Theatre CompanyARTS IN EDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Tri-Lakes Humane SocietySUPPORT THE LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER | Saranac Lake, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Pendragon TheatrePROMOTE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY THEATRE | Saranac Lake, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Ashokan FoundationOUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Olivebridge, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| CrowSAVING WILDLIFE THROUGH CARE, EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATION | Sanibel Island, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Nicole Canuso Dance CompanyARTS IN EDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| San-Cap Conservation FoundationPRESERVE THE QUALITY OF THE WATER WAY | Sanibel, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Kremples FoundationIMPROVING THE LIFES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH BRAIN INJURY | Portsmouth, NH | $2K | 2022 |
| United Lutheran SeminarySUPPORT FOR EDUCATION | Philadelpihia, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| Seacoast Science CenterOCEAN EDUCATION | Rye, NH | $2K | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise FoundationSUPPORT VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE | Newtown, CT | $2K | 2022 |