The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C

Foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 06-1480028

The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $561K.

Key facts about The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C

EIN: 06-1480028
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $175,000
Grants made (2024): 11
Average grant: $15,909
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024)
Total assets: $3,196,582
Primary geography: District of Columbia (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C's 11 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (46%), Indiana (14%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants). None of its 11 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Charitable Purpose" (11 grants).

Is The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C open to new grantees?

18%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $17K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.

82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

+19.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$175K

-20.5% YoY

Grant Count

+22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-34.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $80K (46%)

Indiana $25K (14%)

Illinois $25K (14%)

New York $25K (14%)

Maryland $10K (6%)

All other $10K (6%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Maryland New York Virginia

Cities

WashingtonChicagoHyattsvilleNotre DameEvanstonNew YorkAlexandria

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,196,582	$2,673,878	$2,932,391
Revenue	$584,794	$-10,184	$-54,840
Expenses	$199,075	$250,940	$339,732
Qualifying Distributions	$175,000	$220,000	$325,000
Net Investment Income	$560,719	—	—
Distributable Amount	$193,902	$201,688	$212,822

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

50 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Holy Cross Mission ($25,000), Ignatian Spirituality Project ($25,000), The Family Place ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOLY CROSS MISSION Notre Dame, IN	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$25,000
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY PROJECT Chicago, IL	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$25,000
THE FAMILY PLACE Washington, DC	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$25,000
THE VILLAGE TRIP New York, NY	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$25,000
CONSTELLATION THEATRE Washington, DC	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$15,000
HOUSE OF RUTH Washington, DC	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$10,000
JOSEPH'S HOUSE Washington, DC	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$10,000
MIRIAM'S KITCHEN Washington, DC	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$10,000
ST ANNE'S CENTER FOR CHILDREN Hyattsville, MD	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$10,000
THE KEEGAN THEATRE Washington, DC	TO FUND CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Gerasimos J Efthimiatios	President & Director	1	—
Jonathan Smith	Director	0.5	—
Susan L Sanders	Secretary/Treasurer	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C?

The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in New York, NY. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C?

As of 2024, The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C holds $3.2M in total assets with $585K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $175K in 2024.

Where does The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C operate?

The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Virginia.

What size grants does The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C award?

In 2024, The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C awarded 11 grants totaling $175K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C reported a distributable amount of $194K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C's EIN?

The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1480028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.