Ring Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 95-4500900

Foundation Overview

Based in Los Angeles, CA, Ring Foundation has awarded 213 grants totaling $22,815,000 to organizations in California, Alabama and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $45,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$22,815,000
Total Assets
$19,272
Median Grant (all grants)
$45,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
0 (No grants in 2024)
Median Grant
$0
% Median Grant Decline
-100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 15%

15 of 99 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
California

87% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (62%), Santa Monica (10%), Venice (8%).

Funding Trajectory
-66%

Declining funding trend with 66% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (68%). 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 Ring 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
Ucla Foundation $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House Of Charities $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Southern Poverty Law Center $50,000 Montgomery, AL, US Undesignated General Support 2022
826la $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
St Joseph Center $130,000 Venice, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Venice Family Clinic $130,000 Venice, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
National Public Radio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Wise Healthy Aging $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Heart Of Los Angeles $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Painted Turtle $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Homeboy Industries $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Library Foundation Of La $55,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Western Center On Law Poverty $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Aclu $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu $80,000 New York, NY, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Kcrw $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Southern California Public Radio $25,000 Pasadena, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Chime Institute $20,000 Northridge, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Etta $10,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
National Immigration Law Center $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Trevor Project $25,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Los Angeles Conservancy $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Altasea $50,000 San Pedro, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Cornerstone Housing For Adults $25,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Mayor's Fund For Los Angeles $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Fountain Theatre $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Catalyst California $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
New Mexico School Of The Arts $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Public Counsel $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Skirball Cultural Center $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Strive $25,000 New York, NY, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Ucla Foundation $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House Of Charities $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Southern Poverty Law Center $50,000 Montgomery, AL, US Undesignated General Support 2022
826la $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
St Joseph Center $130,000 Venice, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Venice Family Clinic $130,000 Venice, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
National Public Radio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Wise Healthy Aging $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Heart Of Los Angeles $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Painted Turtle $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Homeboy Industries $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Library Foundation Of La $55,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Western Center On Law Poverty $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Aclu $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu $80,000 New York, NY, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Kcrw $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Southern California Public Radio $25,000 Pasadena, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Chime Institute $20,000 Northridge, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Etta $10,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
National Immigration Law Center $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Trevor Project $25,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Los Angeles Conservancy $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Altasea $50,000 San Pedro, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Cornerstone Housing For Adults $25,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Mayor's Fund For Los Angeles $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Fountain Theatre $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Catalyst California $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
New Mexico School Of The Arts $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Public Counsel $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Skirball Cultural Center $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Strive $25,000 New York, NY, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Ucla Foundation $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House Of Charities $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Southern Poverty Law Center $50,000 Montgomery, AL, US Undesignated General Support 2022
826la $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
St Joseph Center $130,000 Venice, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Venice Family Clinic $130,000 Venice, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
National Public Radio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Wise Healthy Aging $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Heart Of Los Angeles $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Painted Turtle $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Homeboy Industries $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Library Foundation Of La $55,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Western Center On Law Poverty $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Aclu $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu $80,000 New York, NY, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Kcrw $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Southern California Public Radio $25,000 Pasadena, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Chime Institute $20,000 Northridge, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Etta $10,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
National Immigration Law Center $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Trevor Project $25,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Los Angeles Conservancy $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Altasea $50,000 San Pedro, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Cornerstone Housing For Adults $25,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Mayor's Fund For Los Angeles $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
The Fountain Theatre $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Catalyst California $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
New Mexico School Of The Arts $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Public Counsel $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Skirball Cultural Center $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Strive $25,000 New York, NY, US Undesignated General Support 2022
Ucla Foundation $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House Of Charities $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Southern Poverty Law Center $200,000 Montgomery, AL, US Undesignated General Support 2021
826la $45,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
St Joseph Center $500,000 Venice, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Venice Family Clinic $500,000 Venice, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
National Public Radio $100,000 Washington, DC, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Wise Healthy Aging $40,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Heart Of Los Angeles $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Advancement Project $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
The Painted Turtle $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Homeboy Industries $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Library Foundation Of La $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Western Center On Law Poverty $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Aclu $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu $250,000 New York, NY, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Harmony Project $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Kcrw $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Southern California Public Radio $100,000 Pasadena, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Chime Institute $10,000 Northridge, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Downtown Women's Center $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Etta $10,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
National Immigration Law Center $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Los Angeles Conservancy $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Cornerstone Housing For Adults $15,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
A New Way Of Life $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Children's Hospital Los Angeles $45,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
The Fountain Theatre $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Undesignated General Support 2021
Ucla Foundation $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarships 2020
Ronald Mcdonald House Of Charities $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Childrens' Rights 2020
Westside Ymca $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Youth Development 2020
Southern Poverty Law Center $200,000 Montgomery, AL, US Civil Rights Services 2020
St Joseph Center $500,000 Venice, CA, US Medical 2020
Venice Family Clinic $500,000 Venice, CA, US Medical 2020
National Public Radio $100,000 Washington, DC, US Public Services 2020
Heart Of Los Angeles $400,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Education 2020
Advancement Project $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Service 2020
Homeboy Industries $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Family Services 2020
Library Foundation Of La $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Nurture Literacy 2020
Western Center On Law Poverty $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Legal Service Support Center 2020
Hidden Valley Music Seminars $100,000 Carmel Valley, CA, US Educational 2020
Aclu $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Civil Rights Services 2020
Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu $250,000 New York, NY, US Public Service 2020
Kcrw $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Service 2020
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational Institution 2020
Southern California Public Radio $100,000 Pasadena, CA, US Public Service 2020
Chime Institute $15,000 Northridge, CA, US Scholarships 2020
Csun Foundation $20,000 Northridge, CA, US Scholarships 2020
Etta $15,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Public Service 2020
National Immigration Law Center $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Civil Rights Services 2020
Los Angeles Conservancy $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Historic Places 2020
Altasea $100,000 San Pedro, CA, US Public Service 2020
Cornerstone Housing For Adults $25,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Public Service 2020
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Service 2020
The Mayor's Fund For Los Angeles $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Service 2020
Ucla Foundation $310,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarships 2018
Ronald Mcdonald House Of Charities $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Childrens' Rights 2018
Westside Ymca $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Youth Development 2018
Southern Poverty Law Center $100,000 Montgomery, AL, US Civil Rights Services 2018
Los Angeles Police Foundation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Services 2018
St Joseph Center $500,000 Venice, CA, US Medical 2018
Venice Family Clinic $500,000 Venice, CA, US Medical 2018
Opica Adult Day Care Caregiver Supp $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Medical 2018
National Public Radio $100,000 Washington, DC, US Public Services 2018
Los Angeles Fire Department $45,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community 2018
Wise Healthy Aging $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Seniors 2018
Heart Of Los Angeles $1,000,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Education 2018
Advancement Project $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Service 2018
The Painted Turtle $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Children Services 2018
The Music Center $1,000,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Music Services 2018
Homeboy Industries $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Family Services 2018
Library Foundation Of La $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Nurture Literacy 2018
Western Center On Law Poverty $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Legal Service Support Center 2018
Hidden Valley Music Seminars $225,000 Carmel Valley, CA, US Educational 2018
Aclu $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Civil Rights Services 2018
Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu $250,000 New York, NY, US Public Service 2018
Kcrw $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Service 2018
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational Institution 2018
Southern California Public Radio $100,000 Pasadena, CA, US Public Service 2018
Chime Institute $10,000 Northridge, CA, US Scholarships 2018
Csun Foundation $40,000 Northridge, CA, US Scholarships 2018
Downtown Women's Center $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Service 2018
Etta $15,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Public Service 2018
National Immigration Law Center $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Civil Rights Services 2018
Psarts $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2018
The Trevor Project $10,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Civil Rights Services 2018
Ucla Foundation - Centennial Campai $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarships 2017
Westside Ymca $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Youth Development 2017
Southern Poverty Law Center $50,000 Montgomery, AL, US Civil Rights Services 2017
Los Angeles Police Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Services 2017
People Assisting The Homeless $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Family Services 2017
St Joseph Center $250,000 Venice, CA, US Medical 2017
Venice Family Clinic $250,000 Venice, CA, US Medical 2017
Opica Adult Day Care Caregiver Supp $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Medical 2017
National Public Radio $50,000 Washington, DC, US Public Services 2017
Los Angeles Fire Department $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community 2017
Wise Healthy Aging $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Seniors 2017
Heart Of Los Angeles $1,000,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Education 2017
Advancement Project $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Service 2017
The Painted Turtle $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Children Services 2017
The Music Center $1,000,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Music Services 2017
Homeboy Industries $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Family Services 2017
Library Foundation Of La $110,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Nurture Literacy 2017
Western Center On Law Poverty $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Legal Service Support Center 2017
Hidden Valley Music Seminars $600,000 Carmel Valley, CA, US Educational 2017
Aclu $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Civil Rights Services 2017
A Place Called Home $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Homeless Services 2017
Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fu $50,000 New York, NY, US Public Service 2017
Harmony Project $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Music Services 2017
Kcrw $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Service 2017
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational Institution 2017
Southern California Public Radio $50,000 Pasadena, CA, US Public Service 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 95-4500900
Website N/A
Address 12301 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD 203 Los Angeles, CA 90025-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ring Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Eileen La Russo
Pres/dir Cynthia A Miscikowski

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.