Private foundation · EIN 13-4081347 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ripple Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $861K total, median $25K. 61% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$861K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NY
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Connect IncNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$200K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$150K
Harlem Children's ZoneNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$72K
Lsa Family Health ServiceNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$72K
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$65K
Burning Man ProjectSan Francisco, CAContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$50K
One Plympton Preservation Foundation Annual AppealCambridge, MAContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$50K
Outward Bound International IncNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$50K
The Mustique Charitable FoundationNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$30K
Hands in 4 Youth Camp VacamusWest Milford, NJContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$25K
Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$25K
New York Restoration ProjectNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$25K
New York Botanical GardenBronx, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$10K
The 92nd Street yNew York, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$10K
Southampton Bath and Tennis Club Charitable FoundationSouthampton, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$5,500
Student Advocacy IncElmsford, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$5,000
The United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$5,000
American Friends of Lubavitch (chabad)Washington, DCContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$5,000
County Sheriffs of Colorado IncLittleton, COContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$2,500
House of 42San Francisco, CAContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$1,300
Southern Utah Climbers AllianceSalt Lake City, UTContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$1,000
Musicares Foundation IncSanta Monica, CAContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$1,000
Altru CenterJackson Heights, NYContribution to further donee's exempt purpose$1,000

By state: New York 14 · California 3 · Massachusetts 1 · New Jersey 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Ripple Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Anthony E Malkin, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ripple Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ripple Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $861K across 23 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ripple Foundation give?

New York (14 grants), California (3 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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