The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation
The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Warrenville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $314K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,512,242
- +258.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $314,030
- +124.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,620,129
- -47.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% 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 Ritzenthaler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Central College ($2.0M). Together the top 8 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 22 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 222% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Central College Naperville, IL | Payments for Scholarships | $1,972,242 |
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL | General Operating Support | $400,000 |
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | Community | $50,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries Wheaton, IL | Community | $50,000 |
| 6 Thousand Moms NFP Glen Ellyn, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Historic Ironwood Theater Ironwood, MI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Grow Well Foundation Naperville, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Point Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,620,129 | $1,766,889 | $2,590,188 | $2,512,242 | 8 | $2,522,087 | $1,688,199 | $244,747 |
| 2024 | $4,947,981 | $509,060 | $802,986 | $700,000 | 5 | $708,100 | $479,147 | $305,038 |
| 2023 | $5,241,907 | $329,521 | $11,959 | — | — | $5,344 | $305,056 | $309,727 |
| 2022 | $4,924,345 | $233,750 | $883,803 | $779,000 | 7 | $782,943 | $214,441 | $366,002 |
| 2021 | $5,574,398 | $462,002 | $38,346 | $30,000 | 2 | $33,585 | $441,229 | $388,467 |
| 2020 | $5,150,742 | $72,225 | $358,401 | $350,000 | 12 | — | $60,280 | $339,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $245K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margery G. Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Matheau
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Allen
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara J. Ritzenthaler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lawrence R. Moats (2020–2023) — Director
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 Ritzenthaler Family Foundation
How much does The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation give each year?
The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $700K across 5 grants.
What is The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $314,030, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation give grants?
The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Naperville, IL (2 grants).
Does The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include North Central College ($1,972,242), Northwest Community Hospital ($400,000) and Misericordia ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation?
The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4120167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Ritzenthaler Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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