Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn
Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn is a private foundation, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $43K.
Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn at a glance
In short: Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn gave $3K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $491.667), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,950
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $492
- -34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,902,441
- +5649.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vera Court Neighborhood Ctr ($500). Together the top 6 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn gives
- In 2025 it paid out 6% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $8K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vera Court Neighborhood Ctr Madison, WI | General Program Support | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dane County Madison, WI | General Program Support | $500 |
| Operation Fresh Start Inc Madison, WI | General Program Support | $500 |
| Restoring Roots Middleton, WI | General Program Support | $500 |
| United Way of Dane County Madison, WI | General Program Support | $500 |
| Sacred Heart School Sun Prairie, WI | General Program Support | $450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,902,441 | $2,860,119 | $8,162 | $2,950 | 6 | $3,087 | $43,122 | $56,116 |
| 2024 | $50,484 | $12,583 | $4,423 | $3,000 | 4 | $3,127 | $9,864 | $3,885 |
| 2023 | $42,324 | $12,666 | $10,899 | $8,000 | 5 | $9,149 | $9,166 | $3,488 |
| 2022 | $40,557 | $4,732 | $1,365 | — | — | $65 | $2,067 | $3,591 |
| 2021 | $37,190 | $6,699 | $3,920 | $2,900 | 4 | $2,915 | $4,674 | $3,827 |
| 2020 | $34,411 | $3,027 | $3,803 | $2,800 | 6 | — | $1,049 | $2,973 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James J. Ring
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph W. Ring
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael J. Ring
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gerald J. Ring (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn
How much does Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn give each year?
Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn gave $3K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn's typical grant size?
Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $492, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn give grants?
Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (4 grants).
Does Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn's largest grantees?
Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Vera Court Neighborhood Ctr ($500), Habitat for Humanity of Dane County ($500) and Operation Fresh Start Inc ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn?
Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn's EIN?
Gerald J & Armella M Ring Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1868838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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