Grants paid in 2025
Top 50 of 51 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Museum of Fine ArtRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $20K |
| Planed Parenhood Southwest OhioCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Valentine Richmond History CenterRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Camping & Education Foundation Camp Kooch-I-ChinCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Capital TreesRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare CompanyCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Communities in Schools of RichmondRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Feed MoreRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical GardensRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Maymont FoundationRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Queen City Polinators ProjectCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Richmond SPCARichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Prospect HouseCincinanti, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Richmond BalletRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Share the Harvest Community FarmConcord, NC | Organization's charitable pupose | $2,500 |
| The Hillside TrustCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Women Helping WomenCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Chamber Music Society of VirginiaRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati PreservstionassociationCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of James River ParkRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Public LibraryCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Leelanau ConcervancyLeland, MI | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Professional Artistic Research ProjectsCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Richmond SymphonyRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| The Branch Museum of Archetecture and DesignRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| The Victorian at RiversideCovington, KY | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| 4 PawsXenia, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| CaracoleCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botonical GardenCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Civic Garden Center of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Shares of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Concord Wildlife AllianceConcord, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Fishtown PreservationLeland, MI | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Richmond Mounted SquRichmond, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center Historical Society LibraryCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Indigo Hippo IncCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| LA Soupe IncCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Last Mile Food RescueCincinnati, OH | Organization;s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| League for Animal WelfareBatavia, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Leelanau Farmers MarketSuttons Bay, MI | Organization's charitabler purpose | $1,000 |
| Longworth-Anderson SeriesCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Queen City Book BankCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Queen City Bulldog RescueBellevue, KY | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Scrap2homeMadeira, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Swift Mill Creek TheatreSouth Chesterfield, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| TreescharlotteCharlotte, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Walnut Hills High SchoolCincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
By state: Virginia 15 · Ohio 27 · Michigan 4 · North Carolina 3 · Kentucky 2
About this foundation
Ridgeway Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, 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.
Does Ridgeway Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Ridgeway Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $115K across 51 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Ridgeway Foundation give?
Virginia (15 grants), Ohio (27 grants), Michigan (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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