Jessie Ridley Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyArlington, Massachusetts · EIN 23-7379436 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$103K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$16,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General charitable purposes | $48,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | General charitable purposes | $16,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University School of Medicine | Winston Salem, NC | General charitable purposes | $9,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $109,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102833
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7379436
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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