Ritton Family Foundation
The Ritton Family Foundation is a Marietta, OH private foundation (501(c)(3)) that awards academic scholarships and school-support grants, and partners with Par Mar Stores for a scholarship program. The site publishes reports and guidance on tax credits and provides contact details and application timing for scholarships.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations focused on education, scholarships, or school-support projects—especially colleges, K–12 institutions, and youth-serving groups in Ohio and neighboring states—are most aligned with observed giving.
Good Fit
- • Educational or scholarship-focused mission (colleges, schools, scholarship funds).
- • Located in Ohio or nearby states (regional presence increases alignment).
- • Programs that can receive modest unrestricted or program support (typical award sizes are often under $10k).
- • Ability to participate in partnership application cycles (scholarship applications via the Par Mar program).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients across 15 states, demonstrating a multi-state footprint even though about half of dollars were concentrated in Ohio.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded over 50 distinct recipients in the latest year with a mix of colleges, schools, youth organizations and many smaller awards, indicating a broad recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new recipients in recent years and a public scholarship application route via a partner, but the foundation also indicates most grantmaking is to preselected recipients, so unsolicited applicants have a plausible but limited path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
