The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C
The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In filing year 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $175,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in family support, homelessness services, and the arts.
The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C at a glance
In short: The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C gave $175K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state District of Columbia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,000
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,909
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,196,582
- +19.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% 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 The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 126 East 56Th St Ste 410, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (202) 386-8919
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Cross Mission ($25K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported by recipient state as 46% to DC, 14% each to Indiana, Illinois, and New York, and 6% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
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. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. 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 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 $121K (2020) to $325K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $3,196,582 | $584,794 | $199,075 | $175,000 | 11 | $175,000 | $560,719 | $193,902 |
| 2023 | $2,673,878 | $-10,184 | $250,940 | $220,000 | 9 | $220,000 | — | $201,688 |
| 2022 | $2,932,391 | $-54,840 | $339,732 | $325,000 | 11 | $325,000 | — | $212,822 |
| 2021 | $3,326,962 | $699,386 | $239,217 | $200,000 | 10 | $200,000 | $453,396 | $229,267 |
| 2020 | $3,030,273 | $231,385 | $143,370 | $121,000 | 9 | — | $209,015 | $175,897 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. The Family Place says its mission is to empower low-income families and foster the development of young children through education and support services. Miriam’s Kitchen says it works to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC, including by providing meals and social services and advocating for permanent supportive housing. The Art League says it develops artists through education and exhibitions and shares visual arts with the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $175,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Recipients of $25,000 grants included Holy Cross Mission in Notre Dame, Indiana; Ignatian Spirituality Project in Chicago, Illinois; The Family Place in Washington, DC; and The Village Trip in New York, New York. Constellation Theatre in Washington, DC received $15,000. House of Ruth, Joseph’s House, Miriam’s Kitchen, and The Keegan Theatre, all in Washington, DC, each received $10,000; St Anne’s Center for Children in Hyattsville, Maryland, and The Art League in Alexandria, Virginia, also each received $10,000. The stated purpose for each grant was “to fund charitable purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gerasimos J Efthimiatios as president and director, Jonathan Smith as director, and Susan L Sanders as secretary/treasurer.
The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C is led by Gerasimos J. Efthimiatios, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerasimos J. Efthimiatios
President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Smith
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Sanders
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane C. Pfeiffer Dec'd (2020–2021) — President & Director
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 The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C
How much does The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C give each year?
The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C gave $175K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 9 grants.
What is The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C's typical grant size?
The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C give grants?
The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (14%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants).
Who are The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C's largest grantees?
The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C's largest 2024 grantees include Holy Cross Mission ($25,000), Ignatian Spirituality Project ($25,000) and The Family Place ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C?
The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (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 The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. The Family Place says its mission is to empower low-income families and foster the development of young children through education and support services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 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.
Does The Ralph a Pfeiffer and Jane C 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.
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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