Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 132 grants totaling $1,007,147, all to recipients in Wisconsin, and its 2024 filing describes an application process for college scholarships.
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc gave $1.0M across 132 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,007,147
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 132
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,630
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $22,488,475
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (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 Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc
- How to Apply
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For the scholarship application, contact an individual recipient and submit the materials listed above. Residents of Chippewa County, Wisconsin, are preferred.
- Review Cycle
- Scholarship applications must be submitted by June each year. The June 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- Scholarship applications must be submitted by June each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Julene Bowe
Mailing address: 404 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Phone: (715) 723-6618
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Village ($193K). Together the top 10 received $574K.
Organizations only. It also paid 93 individual scholarships ($166,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
788 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 766 grants of 788 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The scholarship application information states that residents of Chippewa County, Wisconsin, are preferred.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $871K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 132 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Village Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and Assist | $192,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Chippewa Valley Eau Claire, WI | Aid and Assist | $75,000 |
| Family Support Center Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and Assist | $50,000 |
| Feed My People Food Bank Eau Claire, WI | Aid and Assist | $50,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and Assist | $50,000 |
| Chippewa Youth Hockey Association Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and Assist | $41,667 |
| Chippewa Falls Area Senior Center Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and Assist | $30,000 |
| Valley Vineyard Food Pantry Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and Assist | $30,000 |
| Le Philips CDC Outreach Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and Assist | $28,000 |
| Bloomernew Auburn Food Pantry Bloomer, WI | Aid and Assist | $27,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,488,475 | $1,918,634 | $1,432,601 | $1,007,147 | 132 | $1,282,540 | $1,825,724 | $1,388,981 |
| 2024 | $22,002,442 | $2,494,637 | $1,362,904 | $977,702 | 147 | $1,239,841 | $2,406,631 | $1,272,215 |
| 2023 | $20,870,684 | $1,267,643 | $1,514,613 | $1,108,662 | 164 | $1,385,727 | $1,173,965 | $1,236,560 |
| 2022 | $21,117,654 | $1,634,903 | $1,436,185 | $994,883 | 167 | $1,272,788 | $1,540,819 | $1,408,295 |
| 2021 | $20,918,936 | $2,022,116 | $1,247,537 | $871,170 | 178 | — | $1,840,092 | $1,301,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including emergency support, food assistance, youth activities, community services, literacy, and local history. For example, Family Support Center describes its mission as helping individuals, families, and communities live free from domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and interpersonal violence. Agnes Table and Community Center says it provides short-term emergency support, including meals, groceries, clothing, and medical care. Literacy Chippewa Valley says it provides literacy programs to help adults and families reach their goals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 132 grants totaling $1,007,147. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $192,500, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $192,500 to Hope Village, $75,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Chippewa Valley, and $50,000 each to Family Support Center, Feed My People Food Bank, and Mobile Meals of Chippewa Falls. The filing listed “aid and assist” as the purpose for these awards.
The foundation’s 2024 filing also describes a college scholarship application. Applicants are asked to provide personal and contact information, high school and college details, activities and achievements, employment information, a complete high school transcript, and information about financial need and other college funding. Applicants must apply for financial aid and submit a copy of their FAFSA report. The application requests parental and family financial information, an estimate of tuition and other expenses, and an explanation of special circumstances affecting the applicant’s financial situation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julene Bowe as secretary-treasurer, Thomas Leinenkugel as president, Gerald Jacobson as vice president, and Alysia Bowe as assistant secretary.
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc is led by Thomas Leinenkugel, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Leinenkugel
President
Secretary-Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
6.3 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $24K (2025)
Julene Bowe
Secretary-Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Secretary-Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $119K (2025)
Alysia Bowe
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
24 hrs/week
$47K (2022) → $48K (2025)
Gerald Jacobson
Vice President
On filings since 2022
6.3 hrs/week
$17K (2022) → $24K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Hancock (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Gerald Naiberg (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $119K, to Julene Bowe (Secretary-Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc
How much does Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc give each year?
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc gave $1.0M across 132 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $978K across 147 grants.
What is Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,630, across 132 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc give grants?
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chippewa Falls, WI (25 grants), Eau Claire, WI (4 grants), Bloomer, WI (3 grants) and Cadott, WI (2 grants).
Does Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 132 grants with a stated purpose on Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (93 grants) and "Aid and Assist" (39 grants).
Who are Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hope Village ($192,500), Boys & Girls Club of Greater Chippewa Valley ($75,000) and Family Support Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 93 individual scholarships ($166,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc?
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including emergency support, food assistance, youth activities, community services, literacy, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc?
For the scholarship application, contact an individual recipient and submit the materials listed above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc's EIN?
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0806178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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