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The Louis A Ritter Foundation is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $788K. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Illinois, District of Columbia. According to available records, The Louis A Ritter Foundation has made 25 grants totaling $366K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $100K and $150K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $150K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Colorado, Missouri, which account for 40% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 20 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.
The Louis A Ritter Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CO, MO.
The Louis A Ritter Foundation has distributed a total of $366K across 25 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K.
The Louis A Ritter Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Louis A Ritter Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Ritter | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$149K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$100K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$72K
Distribution Amount
$133K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$366K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
22
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Association For Human ValuesGeneral & Unrestricted | Loveland, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Art Of Living FoundationInternational Association for Human Values (IAHV) programs in conjunction with World Cultural Festival (WCF) Scholarship Fund | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| International Assn Of Human ValuesTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Washington, DC | $40K | 2020 |
| Sky SchoolsTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Washington, DC | $15K | 2020 |
| L'Enfant TrustTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Washington, DC | $15K | 2020 |
| Water OrgTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Neediest Cases FundTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Crisis Aid InternationalTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Cure SmaTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Elk Grove Village, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| Brain & Behavior Research FoundationTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | New York, NY | $3K | 2020 |
| New York Public LibraryTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | New York, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Stephi Nossen SchoolTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | White Plains, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Arts WestchesterTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | White Plains, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| The Philadelphia SchoolTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Philadelphia, PA | $500 | 2020 |
| Metropolitan OperaTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | New York, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| Feeding AmericaTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Chicago, IL | $300 | 2020 |
| Human Development Services Of WestchesterTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Mamaroneck, NY | $200 | 2020 |
| Rivertown Dance AcademyTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Tarrytown, NY | $200 | 2020 |
| Habitat For HumanityTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | New York, NY | $200 | 2020 |
| New York Botanical GardenTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Bronx, NY | $100 | 2020 |
| Spca International IncTO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | New York, NY | $100 | 2020 |