Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation
The Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian aviation, senior care, public health, religion, historic preservation, education, and the arts.
Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation at a glance
In short: Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation gave $28K across 30 grants in 2022 (avg $925.833), mostly in Missouri. 10% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $27,775
- -20.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $926
- -20.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $134,967
- +0.8% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (97% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 205 S Woods Mill Rd - Unit 3013, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314) 434-4869
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Wings of Hope ($13K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC. The reported share for Maryland was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $217; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 90% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 419% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $35K (2021). In 2022 it made 30 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings of Hope Chesterfield, MO | Aviation Service for Humanitarian Organizations | $13,000 |
| St Andrews Charitable Foundation St. Louis, MO | Care of Seniors | $3,000 |
| Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester, MO | Religious | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Public Health | $2,000 |
| Gateway Chapter-National Ms Society Creve Coeur, MO | Public Health | $1,000 |
| Landmarks Association St. Louis, MO | Historic Preservation | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army St. Louis, MO | Care of Needy | $1,000 |
| St Marks United Methodist Church Florissant, MO | Religious | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Washington, DC | Public Health | $500 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Education | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,967 | $32,326 | $31,228 | $27,775 | 30 | $29,000 | $6,101 | $6,929 |
| 2021 | $133,869 | $24,858 | $38,105 | $34,800 | 30 | — | $3,370 | $6,792 |
| 2020 | $147,116 | $26,549 | $23,735 | $20,350 | 16 | — | $7,061 | $6,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations whose stated work ranges from humanitarian aviation and care for seniors to public health, religious activities, historic preservation, education, and cultural arts.
Wings of Hope describes its mission as saving and changing lives through aviation, and St Andrews Charitable Foundation says it works to improve the quality of life for seniors in need through care. Other 2022 recipients include Forest Park Forever, which describes its work as restoring and sustaining Forest Park; the Smithsonian Institution, whose stated mission is the increase and diffusion of knowledge; and Missouri Cures Education Foundation, which says it promotes and educates the community about medical research in Missouri.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $27,775. Grants ranged from $35 to $13,000, with a median of $150. The largest awards included $13,000 to Wings of Hope for aviation service for humanitarian organizations, $3,000 to St Andrews Charitable Foundation for care of seniors, $2,500 to Manchester United Methodist Church for religious purposes, and $2,000 to Planned Parenthood of St Louis for public health. Other grants included $1,000 each to Gateway Chapter-National MS Society for public health, Landmarks Association for historic preservation, Salvation Army for care of needy people, and St Marks United Methodist Church for religious purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Ruth Malvern as president and James Hale, Diane Elizabeth Hale, and Edward Reilly as trustees.
Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation is led by Ruth Malvern, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ruth Malvern
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Elizabeth Hale
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Reilly
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Hale
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation
How much does Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation give each year?
Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation gave $28K across 30 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $35K across 30 grants.
What is Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation's typical grant size?
Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $150, and its average grant was $926, across 30 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation that year got $217 on average.
Where does Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation give grants?
Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (19 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Chesterfield, MO (2 grants) and Creve Coeur, MO (2 grants).
Does Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Historic Preservation" (8 grants) and "Public Health" (5 grants).
Who are Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation's largest grantees?
Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Wings of Hope ($13,000), St Andrews Charitable Foundation ($3,000) and Manchester United Methodist Church ($2,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation?
Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation reported $135K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations whose stated work ranges from humanitarian aviation and care for seniors to public health, religious activities, historic preservation, education, and cultural arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation's EIN?
Donald and Ruth V Malvern Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6356148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Donald and Ruth V Malvern 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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