Dean Ritter Trust for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Uw Dated 2 15 2007
Invitation OnlySt Elmo, Illinois · EIN 46-1750281 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $1,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ of Iowa | Villa Park, IL | Scholarship | $3,800 |
| The Ohio State Univ | Niles, IL | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| Hillsdale College | Glen Ellyn, IL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Trinity College | Palos Heights, IL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Lakeland College | Teutopolis, IL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Univ of Kansas | Carlyle, IL | Scholarship | $800 |
| Carthage College | Arlington Heights, IL | Scholarship | $800 |
| Banan Abuajaj Loyola Univ | Worth, IL | Scholarship | $800 |
| Valparaiso Univ | Bridgeview, IL | Scholarship | $800 |
| Aurora Univ | Oswego, IL | Scholarship | $600 |
| The Ohio State Univ | Cary, IL | Scholarship | $600 |
| Univ of Illinois | Fairfield, IL | Scholarship | $600 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($6,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $23,889 | 21 |
| 2022 | $21,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543429349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1750281
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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