May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Stamford, Connecticut, registered in 1961, with $566,975 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
679 Den Rd, Stamford, CT, 06903 EIN 13-6114269 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$567K
▼ 35.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$875K
Net assets
$8.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating109 mo reserves · -54% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation: 109 mo reserves · -54% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 679 Den Rd, Stamford, CT, 06903
- City
- Stamford
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2013) to $567K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.0M
Operating margin
-54.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $566,975▼35.5% | $874,549▲23.7% | $7,973,347▲1.0% | $7,973,347▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $878,937▲28.0% | $706,954▼12.1% | $7,896,118▼3.4% | $7,896,118▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $686,712▲43.8% | $804,396▲31.5% | $8,176,456▼12.6% | $8,176,456▼12.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $477,662▲15.6% | $611,756▼10.1% | $9,358,002▲15.7% | $9,358,002▲15.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $413,154▼57.5% | $680,748▼46.2% | $8,089,557▼7.7% | $8,089,557▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $973,128▼8.0% | $1,265,884▲2.5% | $8,768,050▲3.2% | $8,768,050▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,057,396▲6.0% | $1,234,710▲7.7% | $8,494,186▼15.7% | $8,494,186▼15.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $998,004▲2.2% | $1,146,256▼19.4% | $10,074,851 | $10,074,851 | 990PF |
| 2015 | $976,134▼3.6% | $1,422,428▲1.9% | $10,075,170▼18.3% | $10,075,170▼18.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,013,017▼7.8% | $1,396,543▼2.3% | $12,326,694▼4.9% | $12,326,694▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,098,547 | $1,430,073▲12.4% | $12,957,740▲19.3% | $12,957,740▲19.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,272,550 | $10,864,447 | $10,864,447 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6114269, based in Stamford, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation's EIN?
- May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6114269.
- How much revenue does May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation report?
- May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation reported $566,975 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation (EIN 13-6114269) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.