Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust
The Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust is a private foundation based in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Its 2025 filing describes support for needy medical students at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and for the Devils Lake Park District.
Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust at a glance
In short: Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust gave $45K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- +40.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,368
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $740,835
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact John T. Traynor and see the attached application. It lists deadlines as various and states that awards are restricted to needy medical students at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks (75%) and the Devils Lake Park District (25%).
- Contact
Application contact: John T Traynor
Mailing address: PO Box 838, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Phone: (701) 662-4077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Devils Lake Park Board ($11K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake Park Board Devils Lake, ND | Maintain & Improve Public Parks | $11,250 |
| Abby Lund Da Costa Grand Forks, ND | Assist in Medical Education | $8,000 |
| Ar King Devils Lake, ND | Assist in Medical Education | $6,500 |
| Evan Halvorson Lawton, ND | Assist in Medical Education | $5,000 |
| Gavin Folkert Grand Forks, ND | Assist in Medical Education | $3,000 |
| Jacob Tupa Larimore, ND | Assist in Medical Education | $2,500 |
| Grace Blair Grand Forks, ND | Assist in Medical Education | $2,500 |
| Samatha Sheldon Grand Forks, ND | Assist in Medical Education | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Krantz Grand Forks, ND | Assist in Medical Education | $2,000 |
| Cody Boyle Grand Forks, ND | Assist in Medical Education | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740,835 | $60,477 | $68,099 | $45,000 | 19 | $51,737 | $44,115 | $46,100 |
| 2024 | $748,457 | $43,234 | $46,651 | $32,000 | 15 | $35,142 | $31,725 | $44,242 |
| 2023 | $751,874 | $23,433 | $60,532 | $40,000 | 12 | $46,622 | $11,995 | $42,339 |
| 2022 | $788,973 | $1,248 | $62,770 | $33,500 | 11 | $44,198 | $7,868 | $43,992 |
| 2021 | $850,495 | $120,875 | $57,850 | $40,000 | 16 | $42,402 | $105,427 | $48,759 |
| 2020 | $787,470 | $88,923 | $59,196 | $34,133 | 24 | — | $71,803 | $43,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $45,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $11,250, with a median of $400. The largest listed grant was $11,250 to the Devils Lake Park Board for maintaining and improving public parks. The remaining listed grants included awards to individual recipients for medical education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Thomas Traynor Jr. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust is led by John Thomas Traynor Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Thomas Traynor Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John T. Traynor (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to John Thomas Traynor Jr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust
How much does Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust give each year?
Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust gave $45K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 15 grants.
What is Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust's typical grant size?
Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $2,368, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust give grants?
Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Forks, ND (11 grants) and Devils Lake, ND (2 grants).
Does Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist in Medical Education" (18 grants).
Who are Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust's largest grantees?
Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Devils Lake Park Board ($11,250), Abby Lund Da Costa ($8,000) and Ar King ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust?
Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust reported $741K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust?
The filing directs applicants to contact John T. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust's EIN?
Dr Henry Hobart Ruger Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6071291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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