Private foundation · EIN 93-1248019 · Tualatin, Oregon · Education

Ritz Family 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: 17 grants paid, $276K total, median $15K. 76% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$276K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in OR
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 16 of 17 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Global Inheritance IncLos Angeles, CAFinancial support for energy battle royale clean energy education initiative$30K
Transitional YouthBeaverton, ORFinancial support for outreach and support of local homeless youth$25K
Home Building Foundation PortlandLake Oswego, ORFinancial support for HBF Education Partnership Program$25K
Pittock Mansion SocietyPortland, ORFinancial support for portland historical preservation$25K
Inspire HealthVancouver, CAFinancial support for annual fundraiser "a night to inspire"$25K
The Living Desert Zoo GardensPalm Desert, CAFinancial support for zoobilee gala$25K
World OregonPortland, ORFinancial support for international visitor program$20K
Friends of Netarts Bay WebsNetarts, ORFinancial support for education and stewardship of netarts bay$20K
Youth Villages OregonPortland, ORFinancial support for Fall Celebration event$15K
Meals on WheelsPortland, ORFinancial support for general operations$10K
Clackamas Women's ServicesOregon City, ORFinancial support for emergency shelter program$10K
Pericarditis AllianceSaratoga Springs, NYFinancial support for general operations$10K
Opb Cornerstone SocietyPortland, ORFinancial support for public broadcasting$6,000
Portland Japanese GardenPortland, ORFinancial support for japanese garden$5,000
Hillsboro Community FoundationHillsboro, ORFinancial support for operating budget$5,000
Chess for SuccessPortland, ORFinancial support for teaching children the game of chess$5,000

By state: Oregon 13 · California 2 · INTL 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Ritz Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tualatin, Oregon, administered in care of Henry Pat Patterson Ritz, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Ritz Family 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 Ritz Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $276K across 17 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Ritz Family Foundation give?

Oregon (13 grants), California (2 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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