Ride for Life Inc
To raise research funds to find a cure for als, to support patients and their families through patient services, and to raise awareness.
Ride for Life Inc at a glance
In short: Ride for Life Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,447,200
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ride for Life Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ride for Life Inc
Who Ride for Life Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SUNY Research Foundation ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Research Foundation Albany, NY | ALS Research | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,447,200 | $969,522 | $687,891 | $25,000 | 1 | $34,716 |
| 2023 | $1,158,582 | $706,238 | $376,934 | $25,000 | 1 | $1,709 |
| 2022 | $829,278 | $456,544 | $294,199 | $20,000 | 1 | $-1,987 |
| 2021 | $666,933 | $378,242 | $239,144 | — | — | $437 |
| 2020 | $528,145 | $372,156 | $191,738 | — | — | $838 |
About Ride for Life Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ride for Life Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Stony Brook, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ride for Life Inc is led by Ray Manzoni, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ray Manzoni
President
President & Chairman → President & Chair, 2023
President & Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Cohn
Chairman
Marketing Ch → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Burner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Weisman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Panico
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Boerum
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Buonaiuto
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Hendra
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Pendergast
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Barrett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Sloan
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$67K (2021) → $79K (2024)
Christina Raia
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Rohlf
1st Vice Cha
1st Vice Chair → 1st Vice Cha, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Iannuzzi
2nd Vice Cha
2nd Vice Chair → 2nd Vice Cha, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Sorrentino
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jermey Cohn (2021–2022) — Marketing Chair
- Former: John Gallagher (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Rick Caputo (2020) — Director
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 $79K, to Marilyn Sloan (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Ride for Life Inc
How much does Ride for Life Inc give each year?
Ride for Life Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Ride for Life Inc?
Ride for Life Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $970K.
What is Ride for Life Inc?
Ride for Life Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Stony Brook, NY. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ride for Life Inc operate?
Ride for Life Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Ride for Life Inc's EIN?
Ride for Life Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3479051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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