Ralph S French Charitable
Ralph S French Charitable is a private foundation based in Bradenton, Florida. In 2025, it reported 24 grants totaling $1,495,663 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Nevada.
Ralph S French Charitable at a glance
In short: Ralph S French Charitable gave $1.5M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), top state Florida. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,495,663
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,319
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $26,120,232
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph S French Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3201 26Th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 739-0920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph S French Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NYU College of Medicine ($394K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 117 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 36% to New York, 10% to New Jersey, 4% to Minnesota, and 2% to Nevada. These figures describe the locations of 2025 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ralph S French Charitable open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 24 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $66K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2019) to $1.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU College of Medicine New York, NY | Medical Research | $393,916 |
| Pingry School Basking Ridge, NJ | Support | $149,566 |
| College of Engineering New York, NY | Support | $149,566 |
| Roser Memorial Church Anna Maria, FL | Support | $74,783 |
| Goodwill Industries- Bradenton, FL | Support | $65,000 |
| American Cancer Society Tampa, FL | Support | $65,000 |
| Humane Society of Manatee CO Bradenton, FL | Support | $64,957 |
| Community Coalition on Homelessness Bradenton, FL | Support | $60,913 |
| Tidewell Hospice Inc Sarasota, FL | Support | $60,000 |
| Women's Resource Center Bradenton, FL | Support | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,120,232 | $2,895,099 | $1,913,236 | $1,495,663 | 24 | $1,495,663 | $999,646 | $1,504,892 |
| 2024 | $25,112,957 | $2,116,810 | $1,782,406 | $1,434,881 | 24 | $1,434,881 | $891,232 | $1,424,373 |
| 2023 | $24,778,553 | $1,671,036 | $1,693,604 | $1,314,274 | 22 | $1,314,274 | $748,332 | $1,248,761 |
| 2022 | $24,801,121 | $-350,389 | $2,083,400 | $1,696,622 | 23 | $1,696,622 | $479,036 | $1,369,058 |
| 2021 | $27,234,910 | $2,489,477 | $2,067,424 | $1,592,027 | 24 | $1,592,027 | $2,342,873 | $1,574,838 |
| 2020 | $26,812,857 | $3,421,396 | $1,854,854 | $1,491,163 | 24 | — | $3,298,553 | $1,353,155 |
| 2019 | $25,246,315 | $647,716 | $1,684,006 | $1,301,417 | 25 | — | $534,530 | $1,392,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph S French Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants include support for a medical school and college of engineering, schools, a church, and organizations providing community, health, and animal services.
Grantee descriptions illustrate some of the work supported. Community Coalition on Homelessness, doing business as Turning Points, says its mission is to provide and coordinate services to prevent and reduce homelessness in Manatee County. Tidewell Hospice says it provides end-of-life care addressing people’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Southeastern Guide Dogs says its mission is to create partnerships between people and dogs. Other supported organizations describe work including equine-assisted therapy for people with disabilities, basic-needs services, animal welfare, and assistance to low-income individuals and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,495,663. Grants ranged from $14,913 to $393,916, with a median of $40,000.
The largest reported grants included $393,916 to NYU College of Medicine for medical research; $149,566 each to Pingry School and College of Engineering; and $74,783 to Roser Memorial Church. Other grants included $65,000 each to Goodwill Industries and the American Cancer Society, $64,957 to Humane Society of Manatee County, $60,913 to Community Coalition on Homelessness, and $60,000 each to Tidewell Hospice and Women’s Resource Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James F Alderman, Anna Gordie Straka, Steven Williams, Kathy Seibert, and Mary Boykin as co-trustees.
Ralph S French Charitable's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Gordie Straka
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$18K (2019) → $18K (2025)
James F. Alderman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$36K (2019) → $36K (2025)
Kathy Seibert
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$18K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Mary Boykin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$18K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Steven Williams
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$18K (2024) → $18K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Georgeanne Williams (2019–2023) — Co-Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to James F Alderman (Co-Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph S French Charitable
How much does Ralph S French Charitable give each year?
Ralph S French Charitable gave $1.5M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 24 grants.
What is Ralph S French Charitable's typical grant size?
Ralph S French Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $62,319, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ralph S French Charitable that year got $22K on average.
Where does Ralph S French Charitable give grants?
Ralph S French Charitable's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (36%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bradenton, FL (7 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Sarasota, FL (2 grants) and Gardnerville, NV (2 grants).
Does Ralph S French Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph S French Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (22 grants).
Who are Ralph S French Charitable's largest grantees?
Ralph S French Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include NYU College of Medicine ($393,916), Pingry School ($149,566) and College of Engineering ($149,566), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph S French Charitable?
Ralph S French Charitable reported $26.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 Ralph S French Charitable fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants include support for a medical school and college of engineering, schools, a church, and organizations providing community, health, and animal services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph S French Charitable?
The foundation states that it 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 Ralph S French Charitable's EIN?
Ralph S French Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3542831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ralph S French Charitable 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
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