Ridgewood Foundation
Ridgewood Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgewood, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 25 grants totaling $595,000, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations in several states.
Ridgewood Foundation at a glance
In short: Ridgewood Foundation gave $595K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $595,000
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,800
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,826,303
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (14 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% 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 Ridgewood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 71-02 Forest Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Phone: (718) 240-4855
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ridgewood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Calvary Hospital ($74K). Together the top 10 received $432K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 94 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (61%), New Hampshire (17%), Maryland (8%), Virginia (7%), and Georgia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ridgewood Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 25 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $354K (2019) to $595K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $595K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Hospital Bronx, NY | General Program Support | $73,960 |
| Lakes Region Visiting Meredith, NH | General Program Support | $60,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Brooklyn, NY | General Program Support | $43,960 |
| Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA | General Program Support | $43,960 |
| Sarcoma Foundation Damascus, MD | General Program Support | $40,000 |
| Central NH Hospice and VNA Laconia, NH | General Program Support | $40,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Atlanta, GA | General Program Support | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese Hicksville, NY | General Program Support | $36,160 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Brooklyn, NY | General Program Support | $31,160 |
| YMCA of Greater New York New York, NY | General Program Support | $22,320 |
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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 | $5,826,303 | $455,657 | $601,785 | $595,000 | 25 | $595,000 | $204,292 | $283,325 |
| 2024 | $5,972,431 | $447,804 | $591,420 | $590,000 | 21 | $590,000 | $197,804 | $293,159 |
| 2023 | $6,116,047 | $371,872 | $403,420 | $400,000 | 16 | $400,000 | $121,872 | $296,988 |
| 2022 | $6,147,595 | $311,893 | $354,420 | $354,000 | 16 | $354,000 | $61,893 | $299,227 |
| 2021 | $6,190,122 | $357,400 | $355,410 | $354,000 | 16 | $354,000 | $57,400 | $297,133 |
| 2020 | $6,188,132 | $395,939 | $357,747 | $354,000 | 16 | — | $95,939 | $298,551 |
| 2019 | $6,149,940 | $757,540 | $355,410 | $354,000 | 20 | — | $107,540 | $276,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ridgewood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $283K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general program support for organizations such as hospitals, hospices, educational institutions, and charitable-service organizations.
Some recipients describe their work as serving people facing particular needs. Calvary Hospital says it cares for adults with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul says it serves people in need in Western New York, including through a dining room and discount store. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg describes its work as responding to community needs through direct aid, counseling, programs, outreach, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $595,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $73,960, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leonard Stekol as president; Anthony J Simeone and Robert Volino as vice presidents; Kenneth Ceonzo as treasurer; and James Jewett as secretary. Listed trustees are Peter Boger, Kenneth D Daly, Margaret M Fitzpatrick, Robert F McCarthy, and Neil Weingarten.
Ridgewood Foundation is led by Leonard Stekol, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leonard Stekol
President
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian P. Mooney
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth D. Daly
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin J. Shine
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Fitzpatrick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Weingarten
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Boger
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. McCarthy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Navy Djonovic
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Simeone
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Ceonzo
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Jewett
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Volino
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Henry A. Braun (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Peters (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Paul C. Fitzpatrick (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Camelo (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kimberly Sinnott (2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ridgewood Foundation
How much does Ridgewood Foundation give each year?
Ridgewood Foundation gave $595K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $590K across 21 grants.
What is Ridgewood Foundation's typical grant size?
Ridgewood Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,800, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ridgewood Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Ridgewood Foundation give grants?
Ridgewood Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (17%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Ridgewood Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ridgewood Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ridgewood Foundation's largest grantees?
Ridgewood Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Calvary Hospital ($73,960), Lakes Region Visiting ($60,000) and Society of St Vincent De Paul ($43,960), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ridgewood Foundation?
Ridgewood Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $595K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $283K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ridgewood Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general program support for organizations such as hospitals, hospices, educational institutions, and charitable-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ridgewood Foundation?
The foundation 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 Ridgewood Foundation's EIN?
Ridgewood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0584005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ridgewood Foundation 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 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Ridgewood Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ridgewood-foundation-morg_2e101cd01e9d4425bcd73505beb284db
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