Fred C Rutz Foundation
The Fred C Rutz Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including churches, educational institutions, a hospital, and other organizations.
Fred C Rutz Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred C Rutz Foundation gave $67K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Ohio. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,500
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,912
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $886,613
- -4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fred C Rutz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Rd, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (216) 813-4556
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred C Rutz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beautiful Savior Ev Lutheran Church ($12K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (38%), Minnesota (29%), Wisconsin (15%), Nevada (8%), and Idaho (6%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fred C Rutz Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2021) to $81K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Savior Ev Lutheran Church Grove City, OH | Operating Expenses & Scholarships | $12,000 |
| NMDP Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Cleveland, OH | Operating Expenses | $9,500 |
| Martin Luther College New ULM, MN | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| St Lukes Lutheran Church Reno, NV | Operating Expenses | $5,500 |
| Truth in Love Ministries Nampa, ID | Operating Expenses | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Miquon, WI | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Miquon, WI | Libery Fund | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Ministries Media Inc Ft Wayne, IN | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens' Hospital Columbus, OH | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
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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 | $886,613 | $58,363 | $102,309 | $66,500 | 17 | $88,200 | $45,142 | $88,529 |
| 2024 | $930,559 | $105,020 | $112,741 | $77,600 | 17 | $98,069 | $92,680 | $81,341 |
| 2023 | $938,280 | $133,121 | $112,134 | $81,000 | 19 | $100,013 | $121,732 | $73,117 |
| 2022 | $917,293 | $87,595 | $105,172 | $72,000 | 19 | $91,107 | $75,683 | $77,935 |
| 2021 | $934,870 | $112,094 | $82,817 | $52,000 | 19 | $70,812 | $100,222 | $78,870 |
| 2020 | $905,593 | $55,758 | $84,896 | $53,000 | 20 | — | $44,042 | $70,832 |
| 2019 | $934,731 | $67,607 | $90,089 | $60,000 | 20 | — | $55,969 | $80,042 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred C Rutz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for operating expenses and scholarships, as well as a contribution designated for a “Libery Fund.”
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Nationwide Children’s Hospital says it is committed to health equity and high-quality care for children; Ohio Living Foundation says it partners with donors to support Ohio Living’s people, projects, and programs. The Ohio State University describes its supported facilities as providing camping and recreation for 4-H participants and other educational groups.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $66,500 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $12,000 to Beautiful Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church for operating expenses and scholarships; $10,000 to NMDP Foundation for operating expenses; $9,500 to Immanuel Lutheran Church for operating expenses; and $9,000 to Martin Luther College for scholarships. Other grants included $5,500 to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church for operating expenses, $4,000 to Truth in Love Ministries for operating expenses, and $3,000 to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary for scholarships. Nationwide Children’s Hospital received $2,000, Ohio Living Foundation received $1,000, and The Ohio State University and AbleLight Foundation each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fred L. Rutz, Michael JD Rutz, and Karen M. McCoy as managers; Walter A. Maier III as secretary; and Key Trust Company of Ohio NA as trustee.
Fred C Rutz Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
KEY Trust Company Of Ohio NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$23K (2019) → $26K (2025)
Fred L. Rutz
Manager
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Karen M. McCoy
Manager
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$595 (2019) → $595 (2025)
Michael Jd Rutz
Manager
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$595 (2019) → $595 (2025)
Walter A. Maier III
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$595 (2019) → $595 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $26K, to Key Trust Company of Ohio NA (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred C Rutz Foundation
How much does Fred C Rutz Foundation give each year?
Fred C Rutz Foundation gave $67K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 17 grants.
What is Fred C Rutz Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred C Rutz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,912, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred C Rutz Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Fred C Rutz Foundation give grants?
Fred C Rutz Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (29%) and Wisconsin (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (3 grants) and Miquon, WI (2 grants).
Does Fred C Rutz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Fred C Rutz Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fred C Rutz Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred C Rutz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beautiful Savior Ev Lutheran Church ($12,000), NMDP Foundation ($10,000) and Immanuel Lutheran Church ($9,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fred C Rutz Foundation?
Fred C Rutz Foundation reported $887K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (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 Fred C Rutz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for operating expenses and scholarships, as well as a contribution designated for a “Libery Fund.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred C Rutz Foundation?
The foundation 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 Fred C Rutz Foundation's EIN?
Fred C Rutz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6521496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Fred C Rutz 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
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