Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation
The Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. It provides resources to 501(c)(3) organizations that operate exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational, and healthcare purposes.
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation at a glance
In short: Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation gave $211K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,700
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,428
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,388,244
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5300 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: (407) 859-2601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orlando Health Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 81 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida organizations received 81% of grant dollars. Recipients in New York received 9%, Tennessee 7%, Oklahoma 2%, and North Carolina 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation gives
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3142% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $211K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health Foundation Orlando, FL | To support the strategic priorities of orlando health through philanthropy. This is accomplished through special events and annual major and planned gift fundraising efforts. | $50,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | The mission of the stephen siller tunnel to towers foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller, who laid down his life to save others on september 11, 2001 we also honor our military, and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country | $20,000 |
| Better Man Ministries Inc Windermere, FL | Encouraging men to be better through the acceptance of jesus christ, the annual better man event encourages men to develop and engage their faith. | $12,500 |
| Florida Family Policy Council Orlando, FL | Support and Strengthen Families Through Education. | $10,000 |
| Grace Medical Home Orlando, FL | The organization supports and furthers the interests of grace medical home, inc, a Florida not-for-profit corporation that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code | $10,000 |
| Kingdom Encounters International CO Clermont, FL | Spreading the gospel by means of evangelism on a global level. | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Maitland, FL | Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Donor Ministries Orlando, FL | Samaritan's purse is a nondenominational evangelical christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world with the purpose of sharing god's love though his son, jesus christ. | $10,000 |
| Walking the Text Spring Hill, TN | The organization provides biblical resources through online teachings, podcasts, seminars, study trips, and videos that help people to understand the bible more thoroughly from its original cultural, historical, and geographical context in order for them to understand and live out its teachings and principles better. | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusades for Christ Inc Orlando, FL | Win, build and send christ-centered multiplying disciples who launch spiritual movements. | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,388,244 | $1,395,350 | $234,399 | $210,700 | 25 | $210,700 | $337,391 | $198,246 |
| 2023 | $3,227,293 | $733,480 | $193,794 | $181,815 | 24 | $181,815 | $218,419 | $144,328 |
| 2022 | $2,687,607 | $574,915 | $140,653 | $124,770 | 28 | $124,770 | $81,588 | $123,223 |
| 2021 | $2,253,345 | $2,163,393 | $10,048 | $6,500 | 4 | $6,500 | $763,523 | $28,280 |
| 2020 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as providing resources to eligible organizations. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare, religious activities, family support, and services for children and families. For example, Orlando Health Foundation says its mission is to support Orlando Health’s strategic priorities through philanthropy; Grace Medical Home says it offers healthcare to community members who need it most; and Harbor House of Central Florida says it works to prevent and break the cycle of domestic abuse through programs, advocacy, education, and community involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $210,700. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Orlando Health Foundation, $20,000 to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, $12,500 to Better Man Ministries, and $10,000 each to Florida Family Policy Council, Grace Medical Home, Kingdom Encounters International, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse Donor Ministries, and Walking the Text.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert S. Harrell as director and treasurer, Ruth A. Harrell as director and president, and Yolanda Harrell-Jones as director and secretary.
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation is led by Ruth A. Harrell, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth A. Harrell
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Harrell
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Harrell-Jones
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation
How much does Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation give each year?
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation gave $211K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $182K across 24 grants.
What is Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation's typical grant size?
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,428, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation give grants?
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (9%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (14 grants).
Does Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation's largest grantees?
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Orlando Health Foundation ($50,000), Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($20,000) and Better Man Ministries Inc ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation?
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as providing resources to eligible organizations. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare, religious activities, family support, and services for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation's EIN?
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4187450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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