James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 50 grants totaling $1,386,191, with recipients including organizations serving Maryland and Florida communities.
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation gave $1.4M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Maryland. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,386,191
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,724
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $47,195,969
- +7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The United Way of Central Maryland Inc ($278K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($18,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
270 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 241 grants of 270 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 12% to Florida, 3% to New York, 2% to Virginia, and 1% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 46 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $1.4M (2024) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $252,563 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $232,150 |
| Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $108,270 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $102,004 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Inc Hobe Sound, FL | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $56,506 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $55,096 |
| Kipp Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED (see attached general explanation) | $55,096 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake Inc Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $52,920 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted (see attached general explanation) | $49,586 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | BCF Civic Leadership Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $47,195,969 | $4,642,579 | $1,626,571 | $1,386,191 | 50 | $1,507,649 | $11,600,828 | $2,327,003 |
| 2023 | $44,064,536 | $1,842,316 | $1,813,538 | $1,616,008 | 45 | $1,735,821 | $1,785,413 | $2,309,968 |
| 2022 | $43,836,817 | $471,619 | $1,877,206 | $1,647,983 | 53 | $1,766,683 | $1,273,490 | $2,442,997 |
| 2021 | $45,053,161 | $12,543,085 | $2,023,764 | $1,770,697 | 57 | $1,835,697 | $10,264,760 | $2,884,450 |
| 2020 | $34,213,721 | $4,092,632 | $1,578,071 | $1,413,352 | 65 | — | $1,087,633 | $2,116,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including United Way of Central Maryland, whose mission includes helping families become self-sufficient through education, economic advancement, housing, and health; Baltimore Community Foundation, which describes its work as improving quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, civic leadership, and strategic investments; and KIPP Baltimore, which operates public schools intended to help students attend and succeed in four-year colleges. Other 2024 recipients include Boys & Girls Club of Martin County, The Everglades Foundation, and Hobe Sound Community Chest.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $1,386,191. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $252,563, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed awards were $252,563 to United Way of Central Maryland and $232,150 to Baltimore Community Foundation. Other large grants included $108,270 to an individual recipient Loyola Academy, $102,004 to T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving, and $56,506 to Boys & Girls Club of Martin County. The listed purposes for these grants are generally unrestricted; a separate $25,000 grant to Baltimore Community Foundation was for its BCF Civic Leadership Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allison B Riepe, Christina N Riepe, and James S Riepe Jr as vice presidents, and Gail P Riepe and James S Riepe as trustees.
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gail P Riepe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James S Riepe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison B Riepe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina N Riepe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James S Riepe Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation
How much does James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation give each year?
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation gave $1.4M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 45 grants.
What is James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,724, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation give grants?
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (28 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (5 grants), Owings Mills, MD (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The United Way of Central Maryland Inc ($277,563 across 2 grants), Baltimore Community Foundation Inc ($257,150 across 2 grants) and Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy ($108,270), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($18,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation?
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation reported $47.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (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 does James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation's EIN?
James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6287385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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