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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 14-1827670

Staritch Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Saranac Lake, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 87 grants and $413,175 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $413,175

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $2,855,664

  • Tax year 2023

    $356,275

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $2,845,940

  • Tax year 2022

    $318,200

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $3,059,894

  • Tax year 2021

    $475,750

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $3,242,033

  • Tax year 2020

    $365,890

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $3,229,367

  • Tax year 2019

    $368,875

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $3,469,471

  • Tax year 2018

    $242,927

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $3,744,668

Grants paid in 2024

87 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Church of the AscensionLake Clear, NY

    Ministry

    $84,300
  2. Northwood SchoolLake Placid, NY

    Support education

    $72,125
  3. Adirondack Medical CenterSaranac Lake, NY

    Support the community hospital

    $50,200
  4. Upper Saranac Lake Foundation IncSaranac Lake, NY

    Insure water quality of upper saranac lake

    $13,000
  5. Fgcu - FDN of Collier County Community CollegeFort Myers, FL

    Support for education

    $10,000
  6. Historic Saranac LakeSaranac Lake, NY

    To preserve area history and architecure to build a stronger community.

    $10,000
  7. Nicole Canuso Dance CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Arts in education

    $9,000
  8. Barkeater Trails AllianceLake Placid, NY

    Builds, maintains and advocates for a system of community and backcountry trails for ski touring and mountain biking.

    $7,500
  9. American Red CrossPlattsburgh, NY

    Support regional relief efforts for needy families

    $7,000
  10. Ashokan FoundationOlivebridge, NY

    Outdoor environmental education

    $7,000
  11. Wilma TheaterPhiladelphia, PA

    Arts in education

    $6,000
  12. Burke Mountain AcademyEast Burke, VT

    Support educational programs

    $5,500
  13. Gather NHPortsmouth, NH

    Support for food assistance serving NH seacoast area

    $5,000
  14. Inland Lakes Educational FoundationBurt Lake, MI

    Environmental water issues

    $5,000
  15. Pig Iron Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Arts in education

    $5,000
  16. Saranac Lake Youth Baseball & Softball AssocSaranac Lake, NY

    Support youth atletics

    $5,000
  17. Seacoast Science CenterRye, NH

    Ocean education

    $5,000
  18. St Michael and All Angels Episcopal ChurchSanibel, FL

    Ministry

    $5,000
  19. Ballet XPhiladelphia, PA

    Supports the performing arts

    $4,000
  20. Brixham Montessori Friends SchoolYork, ME

    Provides a holistic approach to education

    $3,700
  21. Life and HopeWest Babylon, NY

    Free food distribution

    $3,700
  22. Captains for Clean WaterFort Myers, FL

    Support for restoration and protection of marine ecosystems

    $3,000
  23. Pendragon TheatreSaranac Lake, NY

    Promote and support community theatre

    $3,000
  24. Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad IncSaranac Lake, NY

    Local rescue and emt services

    $3,000
  25. West Mt Airy NeighborsPhiladelphia, PA

    Preserving and enhancing the quality of life in its richly diverse urban neighborhood.

    $3,000
  26. Baltimore School for the Arts FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Support for education

    $2,500
  27. North Dakota Community FoundationBismarck, ND

    Support promotion of charitable giving and philanthropy

    $2,500
  28. Tri-Lakes Humane SocietySaranac Lake, NY

    Support the local animal shelter

    $2,500
  29. Adirondack FoundationLake Placid, NY

    Death with dignity education

    $2,000
  30. CrowSanibel Island, FL

    Saving wildlife through care, education, and collaboration

    $2,000
  31. City HarvestBrooklyn, NY

    Feed the hungry and homeless

    $2,000
  32. Ecumenical Council of Saranac LakeSaranac Lake, NY

    Support the needy by providing shelter, food and guidance regarding social programs and job placement.

    $2,000
  33. Fish of SancapSanibel, FL

    Support of community on captiva and sanibel islands through food programs, island based workshops, social services and helping hands

    $2,000
  34. FringeartsPhiladelphia, PA

    Arts in education

    $2,000
  35. Greater Philadelphia Film OfficePhiladelphia, PA

    Economic development agency committed to the growth of the regional film and video production industry

    $2,000
  36. Kremples FoundationPortsmouth, NH

    Improving the lifes of people living with brain injury

    $2,000
  37. Lutheran Volunteer CorpsWashington, DC

    Spirituality while working for social justice

    $2,000
  38. Painted Bride Art Center IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Promote artistic creativity

    $2,000
  39. San-Cap Conservation FoundationSanibel, FL

    Preserve the quality of the water way

    $2,000
  40. Saranac Lake Interfaith Food PantrySaranac Lake, NY

    Feed the hungry and homeless

    $2,000
  41. The Community Lunch BoxSaranac Lake, NY

    Feed the hungry and homeless

    $2,000
  42. The Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CA

    Support and protect environmental resources and wild places

    $2,000
  43. United Lutheran SeminaryPhiladelpihia, PA

    Support for education

    $2,000
  44. Anthropocene AllianceMiami, FL

    Educate and organize individuals and communities harmed by environmental abuse and climate change

    $1,500
  45. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    Sends shipments of medical equipment and supplies worldwide to help the victims of civil unrest, natural disasters and chronic poverty.

    $1,500
  46. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Edf protects the earth's resources using smart economics, practical partnerships & rigorous science

    $1,500
  47. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee ServiceBaltimore, MD

    Support refugees and migrants entering the united states

    $1,500
  48. North Country Life FlightSaranac Lake, NY

    Emergency medivac services

    $1,500
  49. Portsmouth Music & Arts CenterPortsmouth, NH

    Promotion of the arts

    $1,500
  50. Tahirin Justice CenterFalls Church, VA

    Support services for the protection of victims of gender-based violence

    $1,500
  51. Phillips Exeter AcademyExeter, NH

    Support educational programs

    $1,250

  52. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $1,200 in all.

  53. Advocates for YouthWashington, DC

    Support for educating youth in the areas of adolescent reproductive and sexual health

    $1,000
  54. Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VA

    Support the needy

    $1,000
  55. Clowns Without Borders IncNew York, NY

    Promote the performing arts

    $1,000
  56. Coatesville Youth InitiativeCoatesville, PA

    Support for educating youth

    $1,000
  57. Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY

    Medicine frontiers

    $1,000
  58. Fair TideKittery, ME

    Provide housing and supportive services to individuals and families in the seacoast.

    $1,000
  59. Footprints Food PantryKittery, ME

    Food for the needy

    $1,000
  60. Friends of the WissahickonPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for wildlife and park preservation

    $1,000
  61. Gaudenzia IncNorristown, PA

    Drug and alcohol addiction treatment and support

    $1,000
  62. Germantown Friends SchoolPhiladelphia, PA

    Support education

    $1,000
  63. MainspringKittery, ME

    Provide housing and supportive services to individuals and families in the seacoast.

    $1,000
  64. N Street Village IncWashington, DC

    Support services for the homeless

    $1,000
  65. Natl Conference of Community & JusticeWindsor, CT

    Support for inclusion and acceptance through education and advocacy

    $1,000
  66. Partners in HealthBoston, MA

    Medical care for the under privileged

    $1,000
  67. Philadelphia Young PlaywrightsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support education

    $1,000
  68. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    Advanced access to sexual health care and defend reproductive rights

    $1,000
  69. Southeast Land Trust of NHExeter, NH

    Stewardship and protection of land

    $1,000
  70. Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore, PA

    Support education

    $1,000
  71. Tupper Lake Fire DepartmentTupper Lake, NY

    Support local fire services

    $1,000
  72. USOWashington, DC

    Support us troops

    $1,000
  73. Women for Women IntlCentral Islip, NY

    Support for organization providing practical and moral support to women survivors of war

    $1,000
  74. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Support for veterans and service members who incurred physical or mental injury, illness or wound while serving in the military on or after 9/11/2001

    $1,000
  75. High Peaks HospiceSaranac Lake, NY

    High level end-of-life care

    $600
  76. Arts in Reach (air)Portsmouth, NH

    Support empowerment of teenage girls through innovative mentoring and arts programs

    $500
  77. Children's Museum of NHDover, NH

    Museum to appeal to children

    $500
  78. Cross Roads HousePortsmouth, NH

    Provides emergency and transitional shelter to homeless men, women, and children in the new hampshire seacoast area.

    $500
  79. Jeanne Geiger Crisis CenterNewburyport, MA

    Support empowerment of individuals and engage communities to end domestic violence

    $500
  80. Mercy Care for the AdirondacksLake Placid, NY

    Provides in-home volunteer program to provide companionship and assistance.

    $500
  81. New Hampshire SPCAStratham, NH

    Support animal rescue and protection

    $500
  82. University of Maine at FarmingtonFarmington, ME

    Support for education

    $500
  83. Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME

    Support for education

    $300
  84. Tufts UniversityBoston, MA

    Support of education

    $300
  85. Lake Placid Central School DistrictLake Placid, NY

    Public education

    $250
  86. School Year AbroadNorth Andover, MA

    Support for education

    $250
  87. St Paul's SchoolConcord, NH

    Support for education

    $250
  88. The Mayhew ProgramBristol, NH

    Challenges and helps at-risk new hampshire boys to believe in themselves, work well with others and find their best.

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health2 grants $51,20032% of the total
  2. Arts and culture8 grants $32,50020% of the total
  3. Education8 grants $26,00016% of the total
  4. Environment5 grants $14,5009% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture3 grants $7,7005% of the total
  6. Human services4 grants $5,5003% of the total
  7. 9 other causes15 grants $21,25013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York26 grants $285,175
  2. Pennsylvania15 grants $41,000
  3. Florida8 grants $26,500
  4. New Hampshire12 grants $18,250
  5. Maine6 grants $7,500
  6. District of Columbia5 grants $6,500
  7. Vermont1 grant $5,500
  8. Michigan1 grant $5,000
  9. California3 grants $4,500
  10. Maryland2 grants $4,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Sally B RitchieTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • James M RitchiePRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Dorothy R ValhouliSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Stephen M RitchieDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Solveig A Holum LyfordDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Carolyn R DonatelloDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • James R ValhouliDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Alexander R ValhouliDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Robert M HolumVICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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