Richard and Joan Ringoen Family
Richard and Joan Ringoen Family is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2024, it reported 37 grants totaling $8,389,132, including support for Christian ministries, international service organizations, and Colorado housing and youth-support organizations.
Richard and Joan Ringoen Family at a glance
In short: Richard and Joan Ringoen Family gave $8.4M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $227K), mostly in Georgia. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,389,132
- +1036.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $226,733
- +974.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $8,795,470
- -41.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (96% 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 Richard and Joan Ringoen Family
- 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: 1190 Linden Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
Phone: (303) 618-3162
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard and Joan Ringoen Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($8.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $8.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 192 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 3% to recipients in Colorado. The filing also lists Iowa, California, and the District of Columbia at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard and Joan Ringoen Family open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 36 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $262K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1658% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $477K (2021) to $8.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $8.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Support | $7,094,570 |
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Support | $976,262 |
| Horizons International Boulder, CO | Annual Support | $150,000 |
| Mazatlan Missions Manitou Springs, CO | Annual Support | $40,000 |
| Young Life Foundation Harlan, IA | Annual Support | $21,500 |
| Calvary Bible Church Boulder, CO | Annual Support | $15,000 |
| Summit Ministries Manitou Springs, CO | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | Annual Support | $8,000 |
| Oaks International Wheaton, IL | Annual Support | $8,000 |
| BACK2BACK Ministries Mason, OH | Annual Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $8,795,470 | $2,284,774 | $8,479,636 | $8,389,132 | 37 | $8,389,132 | $752,188 | $566,380 |
| 2023 | $15,020,182 | $1,522,837 | $879,234 | $738,300 | 35 | $739,210 | $1,393,442 | $816,374 |
| 2022 | $14,364,901 | $861,896 | $880,628 | $761,700 | 47 | $762,660 | $747,724 | $824,132 |
| 2021 | $14,394,380 | $1,275,212 | $602,155 | $477,300 | 39 | $477,491 | $1,159,421 | $887,156 |
| 2020 | $13,734,834 | $11,290,395 | $1,970,765 | $1,880,183 | 34 | — | $945,713 | $636,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard and Joan Ringoen Family reported a distributable amount of $566K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Horizons International says it ministers to local and international students and to Muslims globally through evangelism. Mazatlan Missions says it leads small groups serving underprivileged people worldwide through hands-on opportunities. The Inn Between of Longmont says it provides affordable housing and promotes stability for families and individuals, while Rise Against Suicide says it helps youth at risk of suicide access therapeutic support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $8,389,132. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $7,094,570, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $7,094,570 and $976,262 to National Christian Foundation in Alpharetta, Georgia, both for “support.” Other notable grants included $150,000 to Horizons International and $40,000 to Mazatlan Missions for annual support.
The grantee describes National Christian Foundation as accepting primarily noncash property gifts, liquidating them, and granting proceeds to National Christian Charitable Foundation and other charities it supports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David R. Ringoen as president.
Richard and Joan Ringoen Family is led by David R. Ringoen, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David R. Ringoen
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Richard and Joan Ringoen Family
How much does Richard and Joan Ringoen Family give each year?
Richard and Joan Ringoen Family gave $8.4M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $738K across 35 grants.
What is Richard and Joan Ringoen Family's typical grant size?
Richard and Joan Ringoen Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $226,733, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard and Joan Ringoen Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does Richard and Joan Ringoen Family give grants?
Richard and Joan Ringoen Family gives mostly in Georgia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (5 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (5 grants), Alpharetta, GA (2 grants) and Manitou Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Richard and Joan Ringoen Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Richard and Joan Ringoen Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (35 grants).
Who are Richard and Joan Ringoen Family's largest grantees?
Richard and Joan Ringoen Family's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Foundation ($8,070,832 across 2 grants), Horizons International ($150,000) and Mazatlan Missions ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard and Joan Ringoen Family?
Richard and Joan Ringoen Family reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $566K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard and Joan Ringoen Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Horizons International says it ministers to local and international students and to Muslims globally through evangelism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard and Joan Ringoen Family?
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 Richard and Joan Ringoen Family's EIN?
Richard and Joan Ringoen Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1803115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard and Joan Ringoen Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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