Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation
Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $542K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $9K.
Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation gave $78K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,500
- +234.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,500
- +301.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $541,848
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phila Theatre CO ($60K). Together the top 5 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1092% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phila Theatre CO Philadelphia, PA | Unrestrcited | $60,000 |
| Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Beacon School Parent Teacher Association New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Weitzman Museum Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $541,848 | $23,018 | $91,652 | $77,500 | 5 | $77,500 | $9,404 | $43,367 |
| 2023 | $609,487 | $17,687 | $32,995 | $23,150 | 6 | $23,150 | $11,709 | $40,125 |
| 2022 | $619,989 | $38,983 | $28,311 | $17,750 | 3 | $17,750 | $28,426 | $40,453 |
| 2021 | $604,633 | $40,453 | $14,678 | $6,500 | 2 | $6,500 | $32,196 | $41,968 |
| 2020 | $578,857 | $32,902 | $8,397 | $3,500 | 3 | — | $27,922 | $34,273 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation is led by Susanne C. Ritt-Nichol, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susanne C. Ritt-Nichol
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation
How much does Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation gave $78K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 6 grants.
What is Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (9%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Phila Theatre CO ($60,000), Oberlin College ($7,000) and Beacon School Parent Teacher Association ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation?
Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation reported $542K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ann B Ritt Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6541184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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