Ruth Family Foundation

EIN 99-4914225 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in IL, FL, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Ruth Family Foundation based in IL paid 28 grants totaling $51.5K to 28 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $13K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION, and 100 CLUB OF ILLINOIS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$65,079
Giving (latest yr)
$51,486
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
28
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • First Congregational Church$13,000
  • University of Illinois Foundation$5,500
  • 100 Club of Illinois$5,000
  • Mchenry County Farm Bureau$2,500
  • Pioneer Center for Human Resources$2,500

Where grants went

  • Illinois$48,986 · 26 grants
  • Florida$2,000 · 1 grant
  • California$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (28)

First Congregational Church
Huntley, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$13,000
University of Illinois Foundation
Chicago, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$5,500
100 Club of Illinois
Chicago, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$5,000
Pioneer Center for Human Resources
Mchenry, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$2,500
Mchenry County Farm Bureau
Woodstock, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$2,500
Mchenry County Fair Foundation
Woodstock, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$2,250
Mchenry County Historical Society
Union, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$2,200
Rotary of Marco Island
Marco Island, FL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$2,000
Gigi's Playhouse
Mchenry, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$2,000
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$2,000
Veteran's Path to Hope
Crystal Lake, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$1,200
The Nicolas D Sergi Foundation
Oak Brook, IL
IN Support of Organization's Mission
$1,036

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ruth Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Ruth Family Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $51.5K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $13K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION, 100 CLUB OF ILLINOIS, among 28 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ruth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ruth Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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