Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2001. It supports children and underserved communities through youth programs, educational initiatives, partnerships with law enforcement and youth-service organizations, and the development of Youth Development Parks.
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc gave $705K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Maryland. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $705,027
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,327
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,249
- Total assets
- $28,355,145
- +8.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (10 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for its Youth Development Park Initiative. Interested potential partners are directed to review the parks eligibility requirements before contacting the foundation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1427 Clarkview Road 100, Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: (410) 823-0043
Website: https://ripkenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore ($87K). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 227 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as national. Its 2023 annual report says it reached youth in underserved communities in all 50 states and, during 2023, worked with youth partners and law-enforcement agencies in 43 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (34%), Virginia (9%), Washington (8%), North Carolina (7%), and California (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 46 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $689K (2022) to $986K (2021). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $705K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $87,052 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County Everett, WA | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Harford County Maryland Inc Aberdeen, MD | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $33,868 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond Richmond, VA | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $26,883 |
| Harlem RBI Incorporated New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Berkshires Pittsfield, MA | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Washington County Hagerstown, MD | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $24,484 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Knoxville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $21,126 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County Bakersfield, CA | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $20,998 |
| James Mosher Associates Inc Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose of cal ripken, sr. Foundation | $20,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reports that it established an endowment in 2020 to provide a predictable stream of funding for its operations.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,355,145 | $28,438,019 | $25,680,610 | $705,027 | 46 | $607,454 |
| 2023 | $26,077,498 | $34,860,036 | $35,706,462 | $730,029 | 47 | $369,999 |
| 2022 | $24,575,623 | $18,825,746 | $18,258,418 | $688,937 | 43 | $59,116 |
| 2021 | $24,973,997 | $16,406,660 | $21,605,281 | $986,463 | 55 | $86,706 |
| 2020 | $31,103,356 | $14,803,075 | $14,493,226 | $894,544 | 36 | $28,674 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen America’s most underserved and distressed communities by supporting and advocating for children, building Youth Development Parks, partnering with law enforcement and youth-service agencies, providing access to STEM education, and addressing community needs through national program initiatives.
Its programs include Badges for Baseball, which engages law-enforcement officials as mentors and coaches; STEM initiatives that provide educational products, technology, training, curricula, and furniture to schools and community organizations; and baseball camps, clinics, and character-building activities. The foundation also partners with local organizations to develop multipurpose Youth Development Parks.
The 2024 grants show support for youth-serving organizations. For example, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond says it provides safe out-of-school programming and focuses on life and career readiness; Harlem RBI says it aims to empower children to recognize their potential and realize their dreams; and It Takes A Village to Help Our Children says it provides activities supporting children’s spiritual, social, emotional, and academic well-being.
Grantmaking
The largest grants included $84,052 to Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore, $50,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County, and $33,868 to Boys & Girls Club of Harford County Maryland. Other notable grants were $26,883 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, $25,000 to Harlem RBI, and $21,126 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. The stated purpose for these grants was to further the foundation’s exempt purpose.
For Youth Development Parks, the foundation describes a partnership process rather than an open grant request. Projects must align with its mission, demonstrate community need, and have a local nonprofit or government entity as lead partner. The partner must support local fundraising, secure major gifts equal to at least 50–60% of the total project cost, agree on the design and budget, provide project funds to the foundation before construction, and be able to operate and maintain the completed facility. Partners must also implement sports-themed programming and make the park available for periodic review. The foundation estimates that a 45,000-square-foot park costs approximately $1.5 million to develop and build.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Calvin Butler Jr. as board chairman and Harold Himmelman as board chairman for part of the year and immediate past president. William O. Ripken and Calvin E. Ripken Jr. are listed as vice chairmen. Irvin H. Bisnov is listed as treasurer, CFO, and director for part of the year; Lonnie M. Ritzer is secretary. Jay Baker, Terry Arenson, Kenny Baldwin, and Bradie Barr are also listed as directors, with Jay Baker identified as interim past board chair and Terry Arenson as a director for part of the year.
The foundation’s staff page lists Steve Salem as president and CEO and Irv Bisnov as chief financial officer.
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc is led by Stephan Salem, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 12 of 64 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephan Salem
President & CEO
President & Chief Executive → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$601K (2020) → $644K (2024)
Calvin Butler Jr. Esq.
Board Chairman
Director → Board Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Himmelman
Board Chairman & Immediate Past President
Board Chairman → Board Chairman & Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irvin H. Bisnov
Treasurer, CFO & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & CFO, 2021
Treasurer & CFO → Treasurer, CFO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $327K (2024)
Scott Swinson
Senior Director & Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Alan Fleischmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan M. Rifkin Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradie Barr
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl J. Truscott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Towriss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald H. Kirk Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Culotta
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Kelly III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Honorable Laura Ripken
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Honorable Mike Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Honorable Regina Schofield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Baker
Interim Past Board Chair & Director
Interim Past Board Chairman → Interim Past Board Chair & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jermaine Swafford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lee IV
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Weller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark McNaughton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Murchie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Nolan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robbie Callaway
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Kaminski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Brickman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Senator Francis X. Kelly Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Ullrich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Coan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Arenson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Reagins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Bischoff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Walter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Butler Wagner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Sargeant Reynolds Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mohan Suntha
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Lighty
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Muncrief
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Carrier
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Wollman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracee Bentley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Wardlaw
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Whalen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Mason
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Kahlert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannette Mills
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Mercado
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Regan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Lebow
Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President & Resource Development → Chief Operating Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$280K (2020) → $379K (2024)
Charles Brady
Senior Vice President & Strategic Initiatives
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$264K (2020) → $328K (2024)
Joellen Malstrom
Senior Vice President, Administrator & Chief of Staff
Vice President, Human Resources & Operations → Senior Vice President, Administrator & Chief of Staff, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$206K (2020) → $279K (2024)
Joseph Rossow
Senior Vice President, Stem & Outcome Measurement
Executive Vice President & Of Operations → Senior Vice President, Stem & Outcome Measurement, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$247K (2020) → $285K (2024)
Marie Elise Lee
Vice President & Resource Development
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $245K (2024)
Christian Rubright
Vice President & Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $148K (2024)
Jennifer Dansicker
Assistant Vice President, Grantwriting & Committee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$131K (2023) → $135K (2024)
John Allen Chau
Assistant Vice President & Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Stephanie Bisacre
Assistant Vice President & Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Calvin E. Ripken Jr.
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie M. Ritzer Esq.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William O. Ripken
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Roger Ralph (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sara Ball (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Green (2023) — Senior Director & Development
- Former: Mary-Beth Cooper (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Murnane (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Randall Acosta (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President, Resource Development & Marketing
- Former: Christina Rehkop (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cindy Garcia (2020–2021) — Director of Finance
- Former: Gus Kalaris (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Olivia Jefferson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Travis Punt (2020–2021) — Senior Director of Development
- Former: Violet R. Ripken (2020–2021) — Founding Chairwoman
- Former: Dan Schwab (2020) — Director
- Former: Dion Wiltshire (2020) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Joe Kaminkow (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Harvick (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Polizzotto (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Henning (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $644K, to Stephan Salem (President & CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc
How much does Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc give each year?
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc gave $705K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $730K across 47 grants.
What is Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,249, and its average grant was $15,327, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc give grants?
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (9%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants), Hagerstown, MD (2 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Who are Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore ($87,052), Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County ($50,000) and Boys & Girls Club of Harford County Maryland Inc ($33,868), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc?
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc reported $28.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.4M.
What does Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen America’s most underserved and distressed communities by supporting and advocating for children, building Youth Development Parks, partnering with law enforcement and youth-service agencies, providing access to STEM education, and addressing community needs through national program initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for its Youth Development Park Initiative. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2310500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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