The Ripp Family Foundation Inc
The Ripp Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $58,250 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida and several other states.
The Ripp Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ripp Family Foundation Inc gave $58K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,250
- -63.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,330
- -73.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,049,725
- +19.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ripp Family 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: 5070 Highway A1A Suite 250, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 234-8484
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ripp Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vero Beach Museum of Art ($13K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 87 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 17% to Massachusetts, 9% each to New Jersey and New Hampshire, and 4% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ripp Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $675 repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $161K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $13,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $10,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt Boston, MA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Tom Sawyer Foundation Milford, NH | Operating | $3,000 |
| Chatham Emergency Squad Chatham, NJ | Operating | $2,500 |
| Mental Health Association of Indian River County Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $2,500 |
| Rowan University Foundation Glassboro, NJ | Operating | $2,500 |
| Spinehope Austin, TX | Operating | $2,500 |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $2,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,049,725 | $400,134 | $65,616 | $58,250 | 25 | $58,311 | $193,649 | $59,929 |
| 2024 | $875,528 | $60,121 | $166,827 | $160,800 | 18 | $160,861 | $54,155 | $54,191 |
| 2023 | $982,234 | $15,105 | $68,144 | $63,100 | 17 | $63,100 | $20,768 | $52,131 |
| 2022 | $1,035,273 | $-15,610 | $55,702 | $45,000 | 16 | $45,000 | $16,168 | $55,611 |
| 2021 | $1,106,585 | $309,720 | $37,190 | $30,300 | 11 | $30,361 | $293,983 | $54,024 |
| 2020 | $834,055 | $43,202 | $37,719 | $31,900 | 14 | — | $37,775 | $52,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ripp Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Gifford Youth Achievement Center describes its mission as helping youth develop self-esteem and character and reach their potential. Chatham Emergency Squad describes itself as an all-volunteer organization providing lifesaving care and other community services. Rowan University Foundation says it raises funds and obtains gifts for the benefit of Rowan University, with the goal of enriching students’ education and student life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $58,250. Grants ranged from $150 to $13,000, with a median of $1,000. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $160,800; in 2023, it reported 17 grants totaling $63,100.
The largest 2025 grants included $13,000 to Vero Beach Museum of Art and $10,000 each to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation and Undue Medical Debt. Other grants included $3,000 to Tom Sawyer Foundation; $2,500 each to Chatham Emergency Squad, Mental Health Association of Indian River County, Rowan University Foundation, and SpineHope; and $2,000 to Indian River Habitat for Humanity. The listed purposes for these grants were operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Ripp as chairman, Geraldine Ripp as president, Kathleen Desmond as vice president, Robert S Ripp as treasurer, and J0NATHAN RIPP as secretary.
The Ripp Family Foundation Inc is led by Geraldine Ripp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Geraldine Ripp
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Ripp
Chairman & Treasurer
Chairman, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J0nathan Ripp
Secretary
Vice President Finance → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Desmond
Vice President
Vice President Development → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ripp Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Ripp Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ripp Family Foundation Inc gave $58K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 18 grants.
What is The Ripp Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ripp Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,330, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ripp Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Ripp Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ripp Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (15 grants).
Does The Ripp Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ripp Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ripp Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ripp Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Vero Beach Museum of Art ($13,000), Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation ($10,000) and Undue Medical Debt ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ripp Family Foundation Inc?
The Ripp Family Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (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 Ripp Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Gifford Youth Achievement Center describes its mission as helping youth develop self-esteem and character and reach their potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ripp Family 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 Ripp Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ripp Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1812345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ripp Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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