The Ring Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3015418 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $550.
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | Any exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Frick Museum | New York, NY | Any exempt purpose | $630 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Any exempt purpose | $550 |
| Guggenheim Museum | New York, NY | Any exempt purpose | $500 |
| Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Any exempt purpose | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Any exempt purpose | $220 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | Any exempt purpose | $150 |
| Museum of the City of New York | New York, NY | Any exempt purpose | $120 |
| Cooper Hewitt Museum | New York, NY | Any exempt purpose | $110 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($100,625). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,155 | 12 |
| 2024 | $353,055 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,880 | 7 |
| 2022 | $129,670 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632119349101308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3015418
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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