Private foundation · EIN 35-1803115 · Boulder, Colorado

Richard and Joan Ringoen 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $8.4M total, median $3,000. 38% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$8.4M
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CO
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GASupport$7.1M
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GASupport$976K
Horizons InternationalBoulder, COAnnual support$150K
Mazatlan MissionsManitou Springs, COAnnual support$40K
Young Life FoundationHarlan, IAAnnual support$22K
Calvary Bible ChurchBoulder, COAnnual support$15K
Summit MinistriesManitou Springs, COAnnual support$10K
International Justice MissionWashington, DCAnnual support$8,000
Oaks InternationalWheaton, ILAnnual support$8,000
Back2back MinistriesMason, OHAnnual support$6,000
Servant PartnersPomona, CAAnnual support$5,000
Colson Center for Christian WorldviewColorado Springs, COAnnual support$4,000
The Bible ProjectPortland, ORAnnual support$4,000
Wild at HeartColorado Springs, COAnnual support$4,000
Casas Por CristoEl Paso, TXAnnual support$3,000
Desiring GodMinneapolis, MNAnnual support$3,000
Efca Reach GlobalMinneapolis, MNAnnual support$3,000
Intervarsity Christian FellowshipMadison, WIAnnual support$3,000
Rise Against SuicideLafayette, COAnnual support$3,000
The Inn Between of LongmontLongmont, COAnnual support$3,000
Become Good SoilColorado Springs, COAnnual support$3,000
Life Model WorksWest Hollywood, CAAnnual support$3,000
House of Hope InternationalMauldin, SCAnnual support$2,000
New InternationalFort Myers, FLAnnual support$2,000
Prison FellowshipMerrifield, VAAnnual support$2,000
Rancho del ReyOlathe, KSAnnual support$2,000
The Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKAnnual support$2,000
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, COAnnual support$1,500
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COAnnual support$1,500
3buildglobalRoseville, CAAnnual support$1,000
Flccc AllianceWashington, DCAnnual support$1,000
The Anchor GatheringIssaquah, WAAnnual support$1,000
Saturate the SoundValleyford, WAAnnual support$1,000
Boulder PhilharmonicBoulder, COAnnual support$500
Boulder Suzuki StringsBoulder, COAnnual support$500
Christian Aid MissionCharlottesville, VAAnnual support$500
Cornerstone BoulderBoulder, COAnnual support$300

By state: Georgia 2 · Colorado 14 · Iowa 1 · California 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Richard and Joan Ringoen Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boulder, Colorado, administered in care of In Trust and Inv Mgt, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Richard and Joan Ringoen Family Foundation Inc 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 Richard and Joan Ringoen Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.4M across 37 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Richard and Joan Ringoen Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (2 grants), Colorado (14 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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