George W & Mary F Ritter Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-6781636 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$785K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$20,072
Total assets$14.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,018 and $20,072.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
16% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promedica | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $240,094 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | General operating | $157,393 |
| Ritter Library Board of Ttee | Vermilion, OH | General operating | $50,181 |
| The Toledo Museum of Art | Toledo, OH | General operating | $50,181 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General operating | $39,675 |
| Flower Hospital Foundation | Toledo, OH | General operating | $31,581 |
| St Lukes Hospital Foundation | Maumee, OH | General operating | $20,072 |
| Mercy Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $20,072 |
| Riverside Mercy Hospital Dba St Anne Mercy Hospital | Toledo, OH | General operating | $20,072 |
| Ohio State Bar Foundation | Columbus, OH | General operating | $20,072 |
| Toledo Rotary Club Foundation | Toledo, OH | General operating | $20,072 |
| YMCA of Greater Toledo | Sylvania, OH | General operating | $20,072 |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc | Toledo, OH | General operating | $20,072 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $15,054 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Toledo, OH | General operating | $15,054 |
| First Congregational Church | Berlin Heights, OH | General operating | $15,054 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | General operating | $10,036 |
| The Toledo Bar Assoc Foundation | Toledo, OH | General operating | $10,036 |
| United Church of Christ Congrega | Vermilion, OH | General operating | $5,018 |
| Toledo Lodge 144 Free & Accepted | Toledo, OH | General operating | $3,929 |
| Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite | Lexington, MA | General operating | $763 |
| St Omer Commandery 59 | Perrysburg, OH | General operating | $750 |
| Gr Chapter of Royal Arch Masons | Chesterland, OH | General operating | $23 |
| Toledo Council No 33 | Maumee, OH | General operating | $23 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $785,349 | 24 |
| 2022 | $677,294 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532869349101163
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6781636
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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