Ritter Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRidgefield, Connecticut · EIN 06-1468578 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$601K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
11% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center | Norwalk, CT | Donation | $285,000 |
| Odyssey Family Executive Center | Norwalk, CT | Donation | $126,000 |
| Ct Rise Network | New Haven, CT | Donation | $125,000 |
| Catalyst Ct | Brideport, CT | Donation | $100,000 |
| Changent - Child First Ct | Denver, CO | Donation | $100,000 |
| Alliance for Community Empowerment | Bridgeport, CT | Donation | $89,000 |
| Ct Network for Children & Youth | Hartford, CT | Donation | $75,000 |
| Family & Children's Agency | Norwalk, CT | Donation | $75,000 |
| Norwalk Housing Foundations- Sstp | Norwalk, CT | Donation | $75,000 |
| Rvnahealth | Ridgefield, CT | Donation | $75,000 |
| Norwalk Acts | Norwalk, CT | Donation | $52,188 |
| Youth Business Initiative | Norwalk, CT | Donation | $51,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church - Spark | Milford, CT | Donation | $50,000 |
| Horizons at Ct State Norwalk | Norwalk, CT | Donation | $50,000 |
| Intempo | Stamford, CT | Donation | $50,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | Cos Cob, CT | Donation | $50,000 |
| Let's Get Ready | New York, NY | Donation | $50,000 |
| Teach for America - Ct | Boston, MA | Donation | $50,000 |
| United Way of Coastal & Western Ct - Danbury Collective | Bridgeport, CT | Donation | $50,000 |
| Make the Road Ct | Hartford, CT | Donation | $40,000 |
| Norwalk Public Schools | Norwalk, CT | Donation | $36,700 |
| Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders | Bridgeport, CT | Donation | $25,000 |
| New Britain Roots - Ct Farm to School Institute | New Britain, CT | Donation | $25,000 |
| Norwalkstamford Grassroots Tennis and Education | Norwalk, CT | Donation | $25,000 |
| Arts for Learning Connecticut | Hamden, CT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Ct Council for Philanthropy | Hartford, CT | Donation | $18,740 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,768,628 | 26 |
| 2024 | $1,725,460 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,613,851 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102991
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1468578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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