Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Watchung, New Jersey. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working with animals and people, including animal rescue and care, assistance dogs, and community services.
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc gave $50K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,333
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $178,271
- -8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (60% 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 Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc
- 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: 775 Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069
Phone: (908) 561-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Seeing Eye ($15K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 16% to California, 12% to Washington, 5% to Arizona, and 5% to Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 376% of 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 $48K (2023) to $99K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Seeing Eye Morristown, NJ | Pet Assisted Therapy Programs | $15,000 |
| Courthouse Dogs Foundation Bellevue, WA | Facility dogs providing special comfort to child victims of crime | $3,000 |
| Popcorn Park Zoo Forked River, NJ | To provide quality care to all animals, domestic and wildlife, including their rescue, housing, veterinary care, placement whenever possible. Also to prevent cruelty to animals. | $3,000 |
| Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation Seattle, WA | Sasf raises critical funds to help enrich the lives of seattle's animals and empowers volunteers and the local community to become part of the effort | $3,000 |
| Serenity Stables Combat to Calm Atlantic Highlands, NJ | To provide horse-assisted activities to veterans returning from deployment with a broad spectrum of physical, mental and emotional disabilities. | $3,000 |
| Tess McIntyre Foundation La Quinta, CA | Dedicated to support dog rescue organizations and provide animals with healthcare | $3,000 |
| The Eleventh Hour Animal Rescue Inc Rockaway, NJ | Focusing on saving death row dogs and cats from kill shelters; fostering them in a home; providing them with love and medical attention until they find their homes; educating the community about the animal over population problem and the importance of spaying and neutering. | $2,750 |
| Cause 4 Paws Pet Food Bank Scottsdale, AZ | Meals-on-Wheels and Hunger Relief for Pets | $2,500 |
| Neighbor Good Papillion, NE | Provides food, toiletries and other household items to clients in the service area. | $2,500 |
| Redrover Sacramento, CA | Helps animals rescued from disasters or neglect, domestic violence victims seeking safety with their pets, and animals with life-threatening illnesses. | $2,500 |
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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 | $178,271 | $52,130 | $58,638 | $50,000 | 15 | $50,000 | $50,002 | $13,284 |
| 2023 | $195,024 | $25,422 | $56,411 | $48,000 | 15 | $48,000 | $23,231 | $14,065 |
| 2022 | $209,745 | $37,782 | $108,714 | $98,500 | 15 | $105,825 | $34,893 | $18,442 |
| 2021 | $294,399 | $41,402 | $86,082 | $75,500 | 14 | $82,490 | $37,810 | $23,783 |
| 2020 | $346,475 | $30,794 | $75,306 | $65,500 | 12 | — | $27,648 | $21,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of purposes. For example, the Seeing Eye describes its funded program as pet-assisted therapy; Courthouse Dogs Foundation says it partners professionally trained facility dogs with people in the justice system; and Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation says it raises funds for life-saving programs for animals. Other 2024 recipients describe work in animal rescue, veterinary care, pet food assistance, and community support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $50,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grant was $15,000 to The Seeing Eye in Morristown, New Jersey, for pet-assisted therapy programs. Other notable grants included $3,000 each to Courthouse Dogs Foundation, Popcorn Park Zoo, Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation, Serenity Stables Combat to Calm, and Tess McIntyre Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laird McNerthney as president; Tricia Nelson as vice president; Jeffrey Weinstein as treasurer; and Mark Doran and Michael Ross as trustees.
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc is led by Laird McNerthney, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laird McNerthney
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mark Doran
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Weinstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tricia Nelson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joan B. Ritchie (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Laird Nelson (2020) — President
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 Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc
How much does Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc give each year?
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc gave $50K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 15 grants.
What is Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,333, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc give grants?
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Washington (12%).
Does Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Seeing Eye ($15,000), Courthouse Dogs Foundation ($3,000) and Popcorn Park Zoo ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc?
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc reported $178K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc?
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 Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3177997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc 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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