The Ring Fund Inc
The Ring Fund Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $246K.
The Ring Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Ring Fund Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $2,837,560
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ring Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Luria Academy of Brooklyn ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Ring Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2025) to $130K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luria Academy of Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY | Study Hall | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,837,560 | $247,321 | $104,446 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $245,571 | $106,077 |
| 2024 | $2,694,685 | $184,298 | $4,735 | — | — | — | $181,048 | $98,056 |
| 2023 | $2,515,121 | $134,001 | $135,004 | $130,000 | 1 | $130,000 | $146,209 | $91,901 |
| 2022 | $2,516,124 | $153,680 | $105,460 | $104,000 | 1 | $104,000 | $161,779 | $104,599 |
| 2021 | $2,467,904 | $109,145 | $4,769 | — | — | — | $104,376 | $109,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ring Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ring Fund Inc is led by Frank Ring, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Ring
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Adam Ring
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joshua Ring
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Louise Ring
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Ring Fund Inc
How much does The Ring Fund Inc give each year?
The Ring Fund Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Ring Fund Inc?
The Ring Fund Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (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.
Where does The Ring Fund Inc operate?
The Ring Fund Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Ring Fund Inc's EIN?
The Ring Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3600481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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