The Ripple Foundation
The Ripple Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It describes itself as a nonprofit educational organization founded in 2011, with a mission of creating opportunities to transform individuals, relationships, communities, and the world. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $861,300.
The Ripple Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ripple Foundation gave $861K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $861,300
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,448
- -20.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $11,214,390
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ripple Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 East 42Nd Street 850, New York, NY 10165
Phone: (646) 350-1560
Website: https://theripplefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ripple Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Connect Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $764K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 95 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. California and Massachusetts each received 6%, New Jersey received 3%, and the District of Columbia received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ripple Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 314% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $20K (2022) to $861K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $861K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Connect Inc New York, NY | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $200,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $150,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone New York, NY | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $72,000 |
| LSA Family Health Service New York, NY | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $72,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $65,000 |
| Burning Man Project San Francisco, CA | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| One Plympton Preservation Foundation Annual Appeal Cambridge, MA | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Outward Bound International Inc New York, NY | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Mustique Charitable Foundation New York, NY | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Hands in 4 Youth Camp Vacamus West Milford, NJ | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $11,214,390 | $1,165,577 | $999,787 | $861,300 | 23 | $862,133 | $136,805 | $623,147 |
| 2023 | $10,134,678 | $591,471 | $741,118 | $613,500 | 13 | $620,705 | $53,269 | $517,697 |
| 2022 | $10,256,919 | $171,075 | $89,748 | $20,000 | 1 | $29,717 | — | $536,887 |
| 2021 | $9,818,170 | $100,376 | $271,005 | $208,250 | 22 | $218,494 | — | $565,627 |
| 2020 | $10,312,634 | $1,122,979 | $561,882 | $549,930 | 36 | — | $473,777 | $532,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ripple Foundation reported a distributable amount of $623K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is “creating opportunities to transform ourselves, our relationships, our community and the world.” Its website describes educational classes, workshops, retreats, and other programs focused on personal transformation, relationships, life skills, and self-awareness.
Its 2024 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. For example, World Connect says it co-invests with communities to advance development on their terms, while the Natural Resources Defense Council works on environmental matters. Harlem Children’s Zone and LSA Family Health Service were also among the larger recipients. Other grantees included New York Restoration Project, which says it works with residents to renovate gardens, restore parks, plant trees, and promote urban agriculture, and Student Advocacy, which says it provides counsel and legal representation on education matters for students facing barriers to academic success.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $861,300. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants were $200,000 to World Connect Inc., $150,000 to the Natural Resources Defense Council, and $72,000 each to Harlem Children’s Zone and LSA Family Health Service. Other notable awards included $65,000 to Hospital for Special Surgery and $50,000 each to Burning Man Project and Outward Bound International Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Malkin as treasurer and Rachelle Malkin as president and secretary.
The Ripple Foundation is led by Rachelle Malkin, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachelle Malkin
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Malkin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Ripple Foundation
How much does The Ripple Foundation give each year?
The Ripple Foundation gave $861K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $614K across 13 grants.
What is The Ripple Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ripple Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $37,448, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ripple Foundation give grants?
The Ripple Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (6%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The Ripple Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ripple Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Connect Inc ($200,000), Natural Resources Defense Council ($150,000) and Harlem Children's Zone ($72,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ripple Foundation?
The Ripple Foundation reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $862K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $623K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ripple Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “creating opportunities to transform ourselves, our relationships, our community and the world.” Its website describes educational classes, workshops, retreats, and other programs focused on personal transformation, relationships, life skills, and self-awareness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ripple Foundation?
The foundation 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 Ripple Foundation's EIN?
The Ripple Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4081347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ripple Foundation 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.
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