Charles E & Mabel M Ritchie Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 34-6500802 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$420K
Organizations funded72
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRENDA MOUBRAY co HUNTINGTON NAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 S MAIN ST 5TH FLOOR TOW 23, AKRON OH 44308 |
| Phone | 3303847320 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS OF SUMMIT COUNTY PER TERMS OF THE DOCUMENT |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Community Development Corp | Akron, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Lake Erie College | Painesville, OH | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Battered Womens Shelter | Akron, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| First Congregational | Jackson, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Concordia of Ohio | Copley, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Tuesday Musical Association | Akron, OH | General operating | $12,000 |
| Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio | Parma, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Tallmadge City Schools | Tallmadge, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Portage Path Community | Akron, OH | General operating | $8,000 |
| Victory Gallop Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $8,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall Gardens | Akron, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Open M Foundation | Akron, OH | General operating | $7,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Twinsburg, OH | General operating | $7,000 |
| Community Legal Aid Services Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $7,000 |
| Axess Family Services | Akron, OH | General operating | $7,000 |
| Child Guidance & Family Solutions | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,500 |
| Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio | Canton, OH | General operating | $6,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Crown Point Ecology Center | Bath, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Ctr | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Embracing Futures Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross Akron | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Love Akron Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Charities Ne | Boston, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic | Peninsula, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Griefcare Place Inc | Stow, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Greenleaf Family Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ohioguidestone | Berea, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Childrens Concert Society of Akron | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Community Hall Foundation | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| International Soap Box Derby Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Magical Theatre Company | Barberton, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Disability Services Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Casa Board Volunteer Association Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Greater Akron Fore Youth Devlpt Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| YMCA | Washington, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Grace House Akron Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Akron History Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Shaw JCC of Akron | Columbus, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Stewarts Caring Place | Fairlawn, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| South Street Ministries | Akron, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Akron Community Service Ctr | Akron, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio | Macedonia, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Pegasus Farm | Hartville, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio | Brecksville, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Victim Assistance Program | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| Tri County Jobs for Ohios Graduates | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | Columbus, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | North Canton, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Pregnancy Solutions & Services Inc | Coventry Twp, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Summit Education Initiative | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 72 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420,000 | 72 |
| 2024 | $363,600 | 78 |
| 2023 | $381,300 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6500802
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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