Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation
Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2023 filing states that it gives only to institutions operated, supervised by, or in connection with the Catholic Church.
Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation gave $4K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $400), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,400
- -36.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $400
- -30.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $212,470
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says to contact Judith Ring Fogertey with a letter of inquiry. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that contributions are limited to institutions operated, supervised by, or in connection with the Catholic Church.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Judith Ring Fogertey
Mailing address: 2501 Westglen Farms Dr, Wildwood, MO 63011
Phone: (636) 458-3943
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Society of St Vincent De Paul ($400). Together the top 9 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 9% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $12K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent De Paul St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $400 |
| Carmel of St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $400 |
| Mount St Joseph Lake Zurich, IL | General Operating | $400 |
| Christian Brothers College Saint Louis, MO | Scholarship | $400 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $800 |
| White House Retreat Inc St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $400 |
| Operation Food Search Inc Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $400 |
| Good Shephard Children and Familiy Svcs St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $400 |
| Mount Grace Convent St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $400 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $400 |
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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 | $212,470 | $22,952 | $10,620 | $4,400 | 11 | $6,360 | $18,753 | $11,337 |
| 2024 | $200,141 | $6,031 | $12,820 | $6,900 | 12 | $8,833 | $3,528 | $10,863 |
| 2023 | $206,911 | $5,531 | $17,845 | $11,500 | 10 | $13,411 | $2,385 | $10,450 |
| 2022 | $219,227 | $32,899 | $18,501 | $12,000 | 11 | $13,985 | $28,491 | $11,436 |
| 2021 | $204,830 | $11,468 | $16,843 | $8,654 | 11 | — | $6,873 | $12,476 |
| 2020 | $210,207 | $8,213 | $15,542 | $8,401 | 12 | — | $4,074 | $11,070 |
| 2019 | $217,538 | $5,996 | $16,980 | $12,104 | 11 | — | $1,715 | $11,344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 2023 filing says contributions are limited to institutions operated, supervised by, or in connection with the Catholic Church.
Among its 2025 grantees, Little Sisters of the Poor describes its mission as serving the elderly poor; Operation Food Search describes its mission as addressing hunger through food and other solutions; and Mount St. Joseph describes itself as a home and provider of developmental training and programs for people with developmental disabilities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $4,400 through 11 grants. Each grant was $400. Recipients included Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Carmel of St. Louis, Christian Brothers College, an individual recipient Vianney High School, White House Retreat, an individual recipient Jesuit High School, Operation Food Search, Good Shepherd Children and Family Services, Mount Grace Convent, Little Sisters of the Poor, and Mount St. Joseph. The listed purposes included general operating support and scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists U S Bank NA and Judith Ring Poger… as co-trustees. (The filing lists Judith’s name as “JUDITH RING POGERTEY.”)
Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Ring Pogertey
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$913 (2019) → $924 (2025)
U S Bank NA
Co Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
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 $4K, to U S Bank NA (Co Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation
How much does Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation gave $4K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 12 grants.
What is Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $400, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (7 grants).
Does Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Society of St Vincent De Paul ($400), Carmel of St Louis ($400) and Mount St Joseph ($400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation?
Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation reported $212K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (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 Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 filing says contributions are limited to institutions operated, supervised by, or in connection with the Catholic Church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation?
The 2023 filing says to contact Judith Ring Fogertey with a letter of inquiry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ring VP Sr Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6018932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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