Ra Ritter Foundation
Ra Ritter Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $15K.
Ra Ritter Foundation at a glance
In short: Ra Ritter Foundation gave $15K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,920
- -64.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,487
- -47.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,389,399
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 Ra Ritter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unity Church School ($8K). Together the top 6 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ra Ritter Foundation gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $15K (2024) to $106K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Church School West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $8,470 |
| Speak up for Kids West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| FAU Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| YMCA of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Pink Queen Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,389,399 | $277,839 | $1,048,148 | $14,920 | 6 | $765,938 | — |
| 2023 | $3,162,645 | $486,684 | $769,853 | $42,250 | 9 | $480,712 | $37,659 |
| 2022 | $3,672,704 | $197,025 | $582,338 | $48,095 | 13 | $397,649 | $39,366 |
| 2021 | $4,113,365 | $742,464 | $770,919 | $68,246 | 15 | $362,182 | $53,043 |
| 2020 | $4,210,020 | $292,986 | $537,365 | $105,855 | 20 | — | $53,873 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ra Ritter Foundation is led by Thomas E. Sliney, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas E. Sliney
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$51K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Lisa E. Sliney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$27K (2020) → $90K (2024)
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 $170K, to Thomas E Sliney (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ra Ritter Foundation
How much does Ra Ritter Foundation give each year?
Ra Ritter Foundation gave $15K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 9 grants.
What is Ra Ritter Foundation's typical grant size?
Ra Ritter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,487, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ra Ritter Foundation give grants?
Ra Ritter Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (3 grants).
Does Ra Ritter Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ra Ritter Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ra Ritter Foundation's largest grantees?
Ra Ritter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Unity Church School ($8,470), Speak up for Kids ($2,000) and FAU Foundation Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ra Ritter Foundation?
Ra Ritter Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $278K.
What is Ra Ritter Foundation's EIN?
Ra Ritter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6263338. 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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