Private foundation · EIN 31-1812345 · Vero Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Ripp Family Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $58K total, median $1,000. 72% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$58K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in FL
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vero Beach Museum of ArtVero Beach, FLOperating$13K
Cleveland Clinic Indian River FoundationVero Beach, FLOperating$10K
Undue Medical DebtBoston, MAOperating$10K
Tom Sawyer FoundationMilford, NHOperating$3,000
Chatham Emergency SquadChatham, NJOperating$2,500
Mental Health Association of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLOperating$2,500
Rowan University FoundationGlassboro, NJOperating$2,500
SpinehopeAustin, TXOperating$2,500
Indian River Habitat for HumanityVero Beach, FLOperating$2,000
Gifford Youth Achievement CenterVero Beach, FLOperating$1,500
Vna & Hospice FoundationVero Beach, FLOperating$1,400
Children Dyslexia Center of NashuaNashua, NHOperating$1,000
Riverside TheatreVero Beach, FLOperating$1,000
The Palace TheaterManchester, NHOperating$1,000
Whole Family Health CenterVero Beach, FLOperating$750
The SourceVero Beach, FLOperating$600
McKee Botanical GardenVero Beach, FLOperating$500
Sebastian River Hs Choral DeptSebastian, FLOperating$500
United Way of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLOperating$500
Caring Center for WomenVero Beach, FLOperating$300
Indian River State College FoundationFort Pierce, FLOperating$300
Hibiscus Children's CenterJensen Beach, FLOperating$250
Indian River Land TrustVero Beach, FLOperating$250
Youth Guidance Mentoring AcademyVero Beach, FLOperating$250
Gifford Youth OrchestraVero Beach, FLOperating$150

By state: Florida 18 · Massachusetts 1 · New Jersey 2 · New Hampshire 3 · Texas 1

About this foundation

The Ripp Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Vero Beach, Florida, administered in care of Rehman Robson, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Ripp Family Foundation Inc 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 The Ripp Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $58K across 25 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does The Ripp Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (18 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New Jersey (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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