Ritter Family Foundation

EIN 06-1468578 · CT · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in CT, CO, NY +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Ritter Family Foundation based in CT paid 26 grants totaling $1.8M to 26 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $18.7K to $285K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included MID-FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CARE CENTER, ODYSSEY FAMILY EXECUTIVE CENTER, and CT RISE NETWORK. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$600,511
Giving (latest yr)
$1,768,628
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
26
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
26
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Mid-fairfield Community Care Center$285,000
  • Odyssey Family Executive Center$126,000
  • CT Rise Network$125,000
  • Catalyst CT$100,000
  • Changent - Child First CT$100,000

Where grants went

  • Connecticut$1,568,628 · 23 grants
  • Colorado$100,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$50,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (26)

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
Rvnahealth
Ridgefield, CT
Donation
$75,000
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
Norwalk Acts
Norwalk, CT
Donation
$52,188
Youth Business Initiative
Norwalk, CT
Donation
$51,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ritter Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Ritter Family Foundation reported 26 itemized grants totaling $1.8M. Individual grants ranged from $18.7K to $285K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include MID-FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CARE CENTER, ODYSSEY FAMILY EXECUTIVE CENTER, CT RISE NETWORK, among 26 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ritter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ritter Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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