Staritch Foundation Inc
Staritch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Saranac Lake, New York. In 2024, it reported 88 grants totaling $413,175, supporting organizations including a church, schools, a community hospital, environmental and historic-preservation organizations, and arts groups.
Staritch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Staritch Foundation Inc gave $413K across 88 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $413,175
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 88
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,695
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,855,664
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (3 of 88, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% 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 Staritch 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: PO Box 1356, Saranac Lake, NY 12983-7356
Phone: (518) 891-9797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Staritch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of the Ascension ($84K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
422 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 413 grants of 422 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to Pennsylvania, 6% to Florida, 4% to New Hampshire, and 2% to Maine. The listed grants also included recipients in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Staritch Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 88 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 168% 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 $318K (2022) to $476K (2021). In 2024 it made 88 grants totaling $413K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Ascension Lake Clear, NY | Ministry | $84,300 |
| Northwood School Lake Placid, NY | Support Education | $72,125 |
| Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake, NY | Support the Community Hospital | $50,200 |
| Upper Saranac Lake Foundation Inc Saranac Lake, NY | Insure Water Quality of Upper Saranac Lake | $13,000 |
| FGCU - Fdn of Collier County Community College Fort Myers, FL | Support for Education | $10,000 |
| Historic Saranac Lake Saranac Lake, NY | To preserve area history and architecure to build a stronger community. | $10,000 |
| Nicole Canuso Dance Company Philadelphia, PA | Arts in Education | $9,000 |
| Barkeater Trails Alliance Lake Placid, NY | Builds, maintains and advocates for a system of community and backcountry trails for ski touring and mountain biking. | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross Plattsburgh, NY | Support Regional Relief Efforts for Needy Families | $7,000 |
| Ashokan Foundation Olivebridge, NY | Outdoor Environmental Education | $7,000 |
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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 | $2,855,664 | $459,966 | $450,242 | $413,175 | 88 | $413,175 | $421,893 | $246,665 |
| 2023 | $2,845,940 | $224,906 | $388,860 | $356,275 | 89 | $356,275 | $235,498 | $212,190 |
| 2022 | $3,059,894 | $269,337 | $351,476 | $318,200 | 76 | $318,200 | $294,971 | $218,730 |
| 2021 | $3,242,033 | $376,785 | $507,969 | $475,750 | 81 | $475,750 | $256,361 | $242,515 |
| 2020 | $3,229,367 | $236,579 | $408,333 | $365,890 | 88 | — | $219,533 | $208,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Staritch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $247K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for ministry, education, community health, water quality, local history, trails, regional relief, environmental education, and arts in education.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Northwood School describes itself as a boarding secondary preparatory school emphasizing academics and athletics. Adirondack Medical Center says it provides acute and outpatient services to local residents. Upper Saranac Lake Foundation says it seeks to protect the natural beauty, environmental quality, and recreational enjoyment of its region. Historic Saranac Lake describes work to educate the community about local history and encourage preservation. These are grantees’ missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 88 grants totaling $413,175. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $84,300, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest listed grants included $84,300 to Church of the Ascension for ministry, $72,125 to Northwood School for education, and $50,200 to Adirondack Medical Center to support the community hospital. Other grants included $13,000 to Upper Saranac Lake Foundation for water quality, $10,000 each to FGCU – Foundation of Collier County Community College for education and Historic Saranac Lake for preserving area history and architecture, and $9,000 to Nicole Canuso Dance Company for arts in education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sally B Ritchie as treasurer/director, James M Ritchie as president/director, Dorothy R Valhouli as secretary/director, and Robert M Holum as vice-president/director. It also lists Stephen M Ritchie, Solveig A Holum Lyford, Carolyn R Donatello, James R Valhouli, and Alexander R Valhouli as directors.
Staritch Foundation Inc is led by James M. Ritchie, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M. Ritchie
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexander R. Valhouli
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn R. Donatello
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorothy R. Valhouli
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James R. Valhouli
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert M. Holum
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sally B. Ritchie
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Solveig A. Holum Lyford
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Ritchie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Staritch Foundation Inc
How much does Staritch Foundation Inc give each year?
Staritch Foundation Inc gave $413K across 88 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $356K across 89 grants.
What is Staritch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Staritch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,695, across 88 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Staritch Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Staritch Foundation Inc give grants?
Staritch Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saranac Lake, NY (13 grants), Philadelphia, PA (11 grants), Lake Placid, NY (5 grants) and Portsmouth, NH (5 grants).
Does Staritch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 88 grants with a stated purpose on Staritch Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Education" (7 grants), "Arts in Education" (4 grants) and "Support Education" (4 grants).
Who are Staritch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Staritch Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Church of the Ascension ($84,300), Northwood School ($72,125) and Adirondack Medical Center ($50,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Staritch Foundation Inc?
Staritch Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $413K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Staritch Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for ministry, education, community health, water quality, local history, trails, regional relief, environmental education, and arts in education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Staritch 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 Staritch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Staritch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1827670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Staritch 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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Grantable. (2026). Staritch Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/staritch-foundation-inc-morg_cc8a14c7914e46608294cfd324b8cab9
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