The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation
The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Mansfield, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $355K.
The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation gave $101K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,805
- -61.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,401
- -45.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $2,901,017
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parish Episcopal School ($50K). Together the top 7 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 58 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2024) to $298K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Episcopal School Dallas, TX | Donationfor Music Programs | $50,250 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Donation Tocox Business School | $18,305 |
| Nancy Lieberman Charities Plano, TX | Donation | $15,200 |
| Marietta College Marietta, OH | EDUCATION;DONATIONMUSIC Program | $11,000 |
| Deer Valley YMCA Fort Mill, PA | Donationto Family Camp | $5,000 |
| Dalals Holocaust Museum Dalals, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Collin County Child Advocacy Plano, TX | Donation | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,901,017 | $38,430 | $174,380 | $100,805 | 7 | $355,081 |
| 2023 | $3,009,024 | $125,133 | $381,028 | $263,215 | 10 | $230,572 |
| 2022 | $3,579,090 | $157,454 | $326,132 | $297,606 | 11 | $394,725 |
| 2021 | $4,248,161 | $157,379 | $271,140 | $242,589 | 14 | $284,522 |
| 2020 | $3,435,535 | $159,510 | $159,953 | $139,450 | 16 | $139,007 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation is led by Donald Ritter, Manager & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Ritter
Manager & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Ritter
Manager & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$88K (2023) → $57K (2024)
Grace Ritter
Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariah Ritter
Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to Leslie Ritter (Manager/Sec).
Frequently asked questions about The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation gave $101K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $263K across 10 grants.
What is The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $14,401, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
Who are The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Parish Episcopal School ($50,250), Southern Methodist University ($18,305) and Nancy Lieberman Charities ($15,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation?
The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What is The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Don and Leslie Ritter Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4722568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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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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