Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood public library supports the library by raising private donations and managing an endowment that directly funds programs, services, facilities, and emerging needs identified by the library. It works alongside the library to ensure it has the resources to thrive as a community hub for now and generations to come.
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood at a glance
In short: Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood gave $57K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,003
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $57,003
- Median grant
- $57,003
- Total assets
- $3,417,646
- +1446.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ridgewood Public Library ($57K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Public Library Ridgewood, NJ | Grant for ridgewood public library's wish list and projects | $57,003 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,417,646 | $163,326 | $70,004 | $57,003 | 1 | $26,247 |
| 2024 | $220,945 | $137,832 | $73,598 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $156,711 | $107,168 | $144,737 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $194,280 | $84,578 | $45,296 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $154,998 | $66,422 | $77,380 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $166,403 | $71,211 | $37,688 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $134,678 | $83,267 | $70,178 | — | — | — |
About Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood
Based on IRS filings
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ridgewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $57K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood is led by Paul McCarthy, Co-President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul McCarthy
Co-President
President → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanie Harrington
Co-President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Oddy
Co-Vice President
Secretary → Co-Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Judge
Co-Treasurer
Treasurer → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Jorgensen
Co-Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Tobaccowala
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Devita
Co-Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kathy Cowie (2019–2024) — Donor Development
- Former: Marie Malloy (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Melissa Fluet (2021–2024) — Publicity
- Former: Jimmy Judge (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Rebecca Rubenstein (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Stacey Jacobs (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Lucy Probert (2019) — Public Relations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood
How much does Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood give each year?
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood gave $57K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood?
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $163K.
What is Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood?
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ridgewood, NJ. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood operate?
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood's EIN?
Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2313180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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