Ring Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1994, it operates as a 501(c)(3) independent foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19K
+9.8% YoY
Revenue
$29
+1350.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$29
Expenses
$6K
+39.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $791 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Ring Foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Public Service and Civil Rights Services
- Scholarships
- Medical and Healthcare Support
- Youth Development
- Support for Historic Places
- Senior Services
- Literacy Programs
- Reproductive Health
- Community Health
- Poverty Alleviation
Grantmaking
Typical awards range from $10,000 to $130,000.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ring Foundation operates in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $17,549
- Total Revenues: $2
- Total Expenses: $4,267
- Number of Employees: 0
Historical Financial Data (2019):
- Total Assets: $7,454,154
- Total Revenues: $704,227
- Total Expenses: $5,478,892
Note: Financial figures vary across reporting periods and sources, reflecting changes in foundation assets and activity levels.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,272 | $17,549 | $21,814 |
| Revenue | $29 | $2 | $341,313 |
| Expenses | $5,970 | $4,267 | $1,488,330 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | $1,440,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $29 | — | $292,983 |
| Distributable Amount | $791 | $1,019 | $65,188 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cynthia A Miscikowski - President (as of 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EILEEN LA RUSSO | Director | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA A MISCIKOWSKI | Pres/Dir | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ring Foundation fund?
Ring Foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Public Service and Civil Rights Services • Scholarships • Medical and Healthcare Support • Youth Development • Support for Historic Places • Senior Services • Literacy Programs • Reproductive Health • Community Health • Poverty Alleviation
How do I apply for a grant from Ring Foundation?
**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $10,000 to $130,000. **Recent Grants (2022):** • St Joseph Center: $130,000 (Undesignated General Support) • Venice Family Clinic: $130,000 (Undesignated General Support) • Homeboy Industries: $80,000 (Undesignated General Support) The foundation made approximately 30 grants in recent years, with documented grants totaling $1,240,000 across multiple recipients.
Where does Ring Foundation make grants?
Ring Foundation operates in Los Angeles, California and the surrounding region.
How much is Ring Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $791 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ring Foundation's EIN?
Ring Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4500900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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