May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6114269
Foundation Overview
Based in Lexington Ave Th Floo, NY, May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation has awarded 203 grants totaling $4,814,700 to organizations in New York, Connecticut and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 19 recipients (47%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
67% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (58%), Brooklyn (24%), Neponsit (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 30% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (54%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Babe Ruth Baseball Of Stamford Inc | $7,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2024 |
| Birch Family Services Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Build On Inc | $105,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Annual Appeal | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens | $20,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Catholic Renewal | 2024 |
| Fetch Rescue Inc | $3,000 | Westport, CT, US | General | 2024 |
| Futures And Options Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Futures In Education | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Hassenfeld Childrens Hospital At Nyu Langone | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Music That Heals Inc | $72,480 | Neoponsit, NY, US | Tully Center, Queens Center, Brooklyn Calvary Hospital, & Adapt School | 2024 |
| Norwich University | $5,000 | Northfield, VT, US | Brian R Bill Scholarship | 2024 |
| Nyc Board Of Education Ps 72 | $5,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Robotics Stem Program | 2024 |
| Pace University | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Women's Lacrosse | 2024 |
| Roadside Rescue Network | $3,000 | Merion, MS, US | General | 2024 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| St Mary's Church | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Stamford Hospital | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2024 |
| Stamford Police Foundation | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2024 |
| The New York Foundling | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Child Abuse Prevention Program | 2024 |
| Best Buddies | $10,000 | Mt Pleasant, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Build On Inc | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Annual Fundraiser Event | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Brooklyn And Queens | $25,000 | Newtown, NY, US | Bishops Humanitarian Award Fundraiser & Catholic Renewal Fundraiser | 2023 |
| Futures In Education | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Schoralship Fund | 2023 |
| Good Plus Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Long Ridge Fire Company | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Funding For Supplies | 2023 |
| Lucky Dog Refuge | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Rescue Program | 2023 |
| Music That Heals Inc | $72,480 | Neponsit, NY, US | Tully Center Concert Series, Queens Center For Progress, & School Music Program | 2023 |
| Pace University | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Student Athletics | 2023 |
| Red Leash Rescue | $2,500 | Stamford, CT, US | Animal Shelter | 2023 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Saint Joseph's University | $10,000 | Merion Station, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | $30,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Funding For Programs | 2023 |
| St Francis Food Pantries And Shelters Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Food Pantries And Shelters | 2023 |
| St Thomas Aquinas College | $15,000 | Sparkill, NY, US | Experimental Learning Opportunity Fund Grant | 2023 |
| Stamford Hospital | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Annual Fundraiser | 2023 |
| Stamford Police Fundation | $15,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| The New York Foundling | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Child Abuse Prevention Program | 2023 |
| Water Trust | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Fundraiser | 2023 |
| Birch Family Services Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Build On Inc | $60,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Brooklyn And Queens | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Citizen Committee For Nyc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Music That Heals Inc | $70,480 | Neponsit, NY, US | Bronx Calvary Hospital Adapt School | 2022 |
| Norwich University | $5,000 | Northfield, VT, US | Brian Bill Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Nyc Board Of Education | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Nyu Langone | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Pace University | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Dan Mulholland Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Rise At Warren | $20,000 | Warren, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| Saint Joseph's University | $20,000 | Merion Station, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $20,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| St Francis Food Pantries And Shelters Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| St Thomas Aquinas College | $20,000 | Sparkill, NY, US | Experiential Learning Program | 2022 |
| Stamford Hospital | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Women And Babies Campaign | 2022 |
| Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| The Honorable Tina Brozman Fdtn Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Tina's Wish | 2022 |
| The New York Foundling | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Child Abuse Prevention Program | 2022 |
| Water Trust | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Birch Family Services Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Build On Inc | $60,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Brooklyn And Queens | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Citizen Committee For Nyc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Music That Heals Inc | $70,480 | Neponsit, NY, US | Bronx Calvary Hospital Adapt School | 2022 |
| Norwich University | $5,000 | Northfield, VT, US | Brian Bill Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Nyc Board Of Education | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Nyu Langone | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Pace University | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Dan Mulholland Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Rise At Warren | $20,000 | Warren, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| Saint Joseph's University | $20,000 | Merion Station, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $20,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| St Francis Food Pantries And Shelters Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| St Thomas Aquinas College | $20,000 | Sparkill, NY, US | Experiential Learning Program | 2022 |
| Stamford Hospital | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Women And Babies Campaign | 2022 |
| Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| The Honorable Tina Brozman Fdtn Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Tina's Wish | 2022 |
| The New York Foundling | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Child Abuse Prevention Program | 2022 |
| Water Trust | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Birch Family Services Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Build On Inc | $60,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Brooklyn And Queens | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Citizen Committee For Nyc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Music That Heals Inc | $70,480 | Neponsit, NY, US | Bronx Calvary Hospital Adapt School | 2022 |
| Norwich University | $5,000 | Northfield, VT, US | Brian Bill Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Nyc Board Of Education | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Nyu Langone | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Pace University | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Dan Mulholland Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Rise At Warren | $20,000 | Warren, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| Saint Joseph's University | $20,000 | Merion Station, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $20,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| St Francis Food Pantries And Shelters Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| St Thomas Aquinas College | $20,000 | Sparkill, NY, US | Experiential Learning Program | 2022 |
| Stamford Hospital | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Women And Babies Campaign | 2022 |
| Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| The Honorable Tina Brozman Fdtn Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Tina's Wish | 2022 |
| The New York Foundling | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Child Abuse Prevention Program | 2022 |
| Water Trust | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Alfred E Smith Memorial Fund | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Birch Family Services Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Build On Inc | $58,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York | $32,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Music That Heals Inc | $14,400 | Neponsit, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Norwich University | $5,000 | Northfield, VT, US | General | 2021 |
| Pace University | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $15,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| St Joseph's College | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| St Francis Food Pantries And Shelters Inc | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Stamford Police Foundation | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Bay Ridge Center Inc Meals Program | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Birch Family Services Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Bowery Mission Christian Herald Association | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Build On Inc | $68,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Brooklyn | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Dermatology Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| Gracie Mansion Conservancy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Home For The Aged Of Little Sisters Of The Poor | $37,500 | Bronx, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering- Cancer Center | $5,000 | Flushing, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Music That Heals Inc | $36,200 | Neponsit, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Norwich University | $5,000 | Northfield, VT, US | General | 2020 |
| Pace University | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $20,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| St Francis College | $15,000 | Brooklyn Heights, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| St Francis Food Pantries And Shelters Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Stamford Hospital | $100,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Tina's Wish | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Water Trust | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Ahrc Nyc Foundation Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Als Angels Inc | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Birch Family Services Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Build On Inc | $57,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Cadets Baseball Club Inc | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Carmelite Fathers | $10,000 | Purchase, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities Of Fairfield County Inc | $5,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Catholic Foundation For Brooklyn And Queens | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Congregation Yeshiva Of Telshe Alumni | $5,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Good Plus Foundation Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Home For The Aged Of Little Sisters Of The Poor | $37,500 | Bronx, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church | $15,000 | Monona, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Music That Heals Inc | $92,800 | Neponsit, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Pace University | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Red Hook Initiative Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $76,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Salaam Club Foundation | $3,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $15,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Service Dogs By Warren Retrievers Inc | $25,000 | Madison, VA, US | General | 2018 |
| St Athanasius Church | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| St Francis College | $15,000 | Brooklyn Heights, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| St Francis Food Pantries And Shelters Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| St Joseph's College | $20,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| St Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Stamford Hospital | $125,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Stamford Police Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| The Bowery Missionchristian Herald Assoc Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| The Inner Circle Inc | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Ahrc Nyc Foundation Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Birch Family Services Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Build On Inc | $57,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Catholic Foundation For Brooklyn And Queens | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Epidemic Answers Inc | $25,000 | West Simsbury, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Heartshare Human Services Of New York | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Helen Keller Services For The Blind | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Home For Aged Of The Little Sisters Of The Poor | $37,500 | Bronx, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Honorable Tina Brozman Fdn For Ovarian Cancer Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Hospital Audiences Inc (healing Arts Initiative) | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Nyc Police Foundation Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation | $10,000 | Pocono Summit, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Red Hook Initiative Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $36,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| St Athanasius Church | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| St Francis College | $15,000 | Brooklyn Heights, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| St Francis Food Pantries And Shelters Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| St Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church | $10,000 | Pawtucket, RI, US | General | 2016 |
| Stamford Hospital | $100,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Inc | $30,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| The Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| The Bowery Missionchristian Herald Association | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis Inc | $25,000 | Miami, FL, US | General | 2016 |
| The Inner Circle Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| The Mayor's Fund To Advance Nyc | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| The Fund For Public School Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church | $1,000 | Monona, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Music That Heals Inc | $62,900 | Neponsit, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| New York Foundling Hospital | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| St Athanasius Academy | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Ciao-cure Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| R Baby Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| The Water Trust Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Bishop Kearney High School | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Gracie Mansion Conservancy | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-6114269 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 679 DEN RD Stamford, CT 06903-3808 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Ceo | Terri Rohan |
|---|---|
| Vice President & Assistant Treasurer | Alexander V Rohan |
| Secretary | Alfio Manasseri |
Forms 990-PF
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