The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mountainville, New York. It makes monetary grants to not-for-profit organizations that promote the arts, support educational institutions, and advance community welfare.
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,329,975
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,945
- -42.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $33,415,446
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (15 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 E Ogden 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: Pobox 290, Mountainville, NY 10953
Phone: (845) 534-3423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Storm King Art Center ($450K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 252 grants of 268 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other recipient-state shares were Massachusetts, 6%; Maine, 6%; Louisiana, 3%; and California, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 37 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 $1.3M (2024) to $2.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Storm King Art Center Mountainville, NY | General Operating | $450,000 |
| Chester Agricultural Center Inc Mountainville, NY | General Operating | $365,000 |
| Fair Tide Kittery, ME | General Operating | $70,000 |
| Grassroots International Inc Boston, MA | Board Discretionary | $55,000 |
| Black Belt Justice Center Washington, DC | Acres of Ancestry / Black Agrarian Fund | $27,500 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Joan O. Stern Legacy Grant | $25,275 |
| Bard College Red Hook, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Correctional Association of New York Brooklyn, NY | Re-Entry Initiatives | $25,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights New York, NY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Worker Justice Center of NY Rochester, NY | Board Discretionary | $20,000 |
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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 | $33,415,446 | $1,084,536 | $2,655,572 | $1,329,975 | 37 | $2,215,644 | $688,226 | $1,664,664 |
| 2023 | $34,573,583 | $1,007,388 | $3,721,146 | $2,487,950 | 40 | $3,216,369 | $536,294 | $1,505,103 |
| 2022 | $33,100,015 | $613,410 | $3,337,533 | $2,093,636 | 61 | $2,856,729 | $541,905 | $1,619,204 |
| 2021 | $39,529,440 | $1,937,492 | $2,962,829 | $1,680,350 | 55 | $2,349,870 | $1,173,175 | $1,647,278 |
| 2020 | $35,173,139 | $1,535,638 | $2,318,558 | $2,021,008 | 75 | — | $1,599,049 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its charitable activity as making monetary grants to not-for-profit organizations promoting the furtherance of the arts and supporting educational institutions and community welfare.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for varied organizations. Storm King Art Center describes its work as exhibiting, acquiring, borrowing, and conserving modern and contemporary art, with a focus on large-scale sculpture in a landscape setting. Chester Agricultural Center says it works toward an equitable regional food system, including affordable land and housing for farmers and food access for all. Fair Tide describes its work as reducing homelessness through housing and support services. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions address land and food systems, Black farmer initiatives, criminal justice, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $1,329,975. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $450,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $450,000 to Storm King Art Center and $365,000 to Chester Agricultural Center, both for general operating support; $70,000 to Fair Tide for general operating support; and $55,000 to Grassroots International for board discretionary use.
Other 2024 grants included $27,500 to Black Belt Justice Center for the Acres of Ancestry / Black Agrarian Fund; $25,275 to Innocence Project New Orleans for the Joan O. Stern Legacy Grant; and $25,000 each to Bard College for general operating support and the Correctional Association of New York for re-entry initiatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Lamb, John Peter Stern, Peter Erwin, Joan O Stern, and Lucy Cohan as directors. Beatrice Stern is listed as president and treasurer, and Elisabeth Ellen Stern as vice president.
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc is led by Beatrice Stern, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beatrice Stern
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$231K (2021) → $266K (2024)
Joan O. Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Peter Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Cohan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Erwin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Lamb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Ellen Stern
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$194K (2021) → $223K (2024)
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 $266K, to Beatrice Stern (President & Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc
How much does The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 40 grants.
What is The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $35,945, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (6%) and Maine (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Mountainville, NY (2 grants), Kittery, ME (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Board Discretionary" (18 grants).
Who are The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Storm King Art Center ($450,000), Chester Agricultural Center Inc ($365,000) and Fair Tide ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc?
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc reported $33.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its charitable activity as making monetary grants to not-for-profit organizations promoting the furtherance of the arts and supporting educational institutions and community welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ralph E Ogden 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 The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1455902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ralph E Ogden 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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