Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru
Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newburyport, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $16K.
Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru at a glance
In short: Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru gave $16K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $16,000
- +433.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +33.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Andrew Cullenstlawrence Univ ($3K). Together the top 4 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $16K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| Andrew Cullenstlawrence Univ Newburyport, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Basil Mitchellboston Univ West Boylston, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Sofia Justebucknell University Newburyport, MA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Peter D'Ambrosiobabson College Newburyport, MA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,011 | $17,460 | $16,000 | 8 | — | $257 |
| 2020 | $16,449 | $3,034 | $4,801 | $3,000 | 2 | $1,574 | $871 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru reported a distributable amount of $257 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Gary Swerling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond A. Faneuf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru
How much does Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru give each year?
Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru gave $16K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
What is Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru's typical grant size?
Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru give grants?
Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newburyport, MA (3 grants).
Does Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru's largest grantees?
Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru's largest 2021 grantees include Andrew Cullenstlawrence Univ ($2,500), Basil Mitchellboston Univ ($2,500) and Sofia Justebucknell University ($1,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru?
Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newburyport, MA.
How much is Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru reported a distributable amount of $257 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru's EIN?
Ralph Riganati Scholarship Fund Tru's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3274961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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