May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation
Historical FunderLexington Ave Th Floo, New York · EIN 13-6114269 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | 2A CO GORDON HERLANDS RANDOLP LLP |
|---|---|
| Address | ATTN ELISABETH MCCARTHY, LEXINGTON AVE NY 10017 |
| Phone | 2129861200 |
| Form and materials | 2B. THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES THAT ANY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING A GRANT MUST PUT A LETTER IN WRITING EXPLAINING HOW THE GRANT MONIES ARE TO BE EXPENDED AND THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES SERVED. |
| Deadlines | 2C. THE FOUNDATION IMPOSES NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES ON GRANTEES. |
| Restrictions | 2D. THE FOUNDATION IMPOSES NO RESTRICTIONS ON GRANTEES (OTHER THAN THAT THE FUNDS BE SPENT ON A CHARITABLE PURPOSE AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE). |
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
36% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build on Inc | Stamford, CT | Annual appeal | $105,000 |
| Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Music That Heals Inc | Neoponsit, NY | Tully center, queens center, brooklyn calvary hospital, & adapt school | $72,480 |
| Hassenfeld Childrens Hospital at Nyu Langone | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | General | $35,000 |
| Birch Family Services Inc | New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Brooklyn, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamford, CT | General | $25,000 |
| The New York Foundling | New York, NY | Child abuse prevention program | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens | Brooklyn, NY | Catholic renewal | $20,000 |
| Futures in Education | Brooklyn, NY | Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Futures and Options Inc | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Pace University | New York, NY | Women's lacrosse | $10,000 |
| Stamford Police Foundation | Stamford, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Babe Ruth Baseball of Stamford Inc | Stamford, CT | General | $7,000 |
| Norwich University | Northfield, VT | Brian r bill scholarship | $5,000 |
| NYC Board of Education Ps 72 | Bronx, NY | Robotics STEM program | $5,000 |
| Fetch Rescue Inc | Westport, CT | General | $3,000 |
| Roadside Rescue Network | Merion, MS | General | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $555,480 | 19 |
| 2023 | $396,980 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349108517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6114269
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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