Ruth Gutekunst Tr

EIN 61-6357121 · NJ · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$15.3K Funds in NY, MI, TX +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Ruth Gutekunst Tr based in NJ paid 7 grants totaling $85.3K to 7 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $4.3K to $15.3K, with a median of $15.3K. Its largest recipients included BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY, CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, and DAWGS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,719,315
Giving (latest yr)
$85,256
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$15.3K
Recipients
7
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Best Friends Animal Society$15,346
  • Chautauqua County Humane Society$15,346
  • Dawgs$15,346
  • Erie County Spca$15,346
  • Humane Society of Genesee County$15,346

Where grants went

  • New York$39,218 · 4 grants
  • Michigan$15,346 · 1 grant
  • Texas$15,346 · 1 grant
  • Utah$15,346 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (7)

Humane Society of Genesee County
Burton, MI
Unrestricted General
$15,346
Dawgs
Dalhart, TX
Unrestricted General
$15,346
Chautauqua County Humane Society
Jamestown, NY
Unrestricted General
$15,346
Erie County Spca
West Seneca, NY
Unrestricted General
$15,346
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
Unrestricted General
$15,346
Heart Animal Rescue and Adoption Team
Hamburg, NY
Unrestricted General
$4,263
2ND Chance Sheltering Network
Springbrook, NY
Unrestricted General
$4,263

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Ruth Gutekunst Tr is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Ruth Gutekunst Tr reported 7 itemized grants totaling $85.3K. Individual grants ranged from $4.3K to $15.3K (median $15.3K).

Recent recipients include BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY, CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, DAWGS, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ruth Gutekunst Tr is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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