James a Ruppe Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker CHICAGO, IL EIN: 52-7243982

The James A Ruppe Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation maintains a focus on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors and geographic regions.

Key facts about James a Ruppe Foundation

EIN: 52-7243982
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $625,563
Grants made (2024): 63
Average grant: $9,930
Median grant: $5,500
Total assets: $7,576,655
Primary geography: Michigan (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who James a Ruppe Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for James a Ruppe Foundation's 63 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (54%), Minnesota (35%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houghton, MI (12 grants), Calumet, MI (12 grants), Hancock, MI (9 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (6 grants). 6% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Purposes" (11 grants), "Religious" (9 grants) and "Community Care Fund" (5 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.6M

+11.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$626K

-8.1% YoY

Grant Count

-3.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-5.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James a Ruppe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $633K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association in Hancock, Michigan in 2024 for youth athletics programming.

Grant Range

$500–$180,184

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in:

Michigan
Florida
Minnesota

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $1.4M (53%)

Minnesota $963K (36%)

Florida $198K (7%)

Tennessee $37K (1%)

Wisconsin $25K (1%)

District of Columbia $21K (1%)

Texas $1K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Florida Michigan Minnesota Tennessee Texas Wisconsin

Cities

CalumetHoughtonHancockFort LauderdaleLake LindenRochesterMarquetteMohawkBig BayEagle RiverEustisGladstoneIronwoodMiamiUvaldeMemphisWashingtonWauwatosaAhmeekEagle Harbor

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount
Total Assets	$7,576,655
Total Annual Giving	$625,563

The foundation's financial data is based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,576,655	$6,775,535	$6,508,931
Revenue	$1,309,099	$935,912	$761,870
Expenses	$642,170	$693,781	$581,489
Qualifying Distributions	$625,563	$680,354	$567,533
Net Investment Income	$374,133	$288,909	$243,374
Distributable Amount	$632,955	$629,899	$669,309

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

282 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Mayo Clinic ($180,184), Bay Cliff Health Camp ($60,379), Co-cathedral of St John the ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER, MN	GENERAL MEDICAL USE	$180,184
BAY CLIFF HEALTH CAMP BIG BAY, MI	EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES	$60,379
CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE ROCHESTER, MN	RELIGIOUS	$25,000
MICHIGAN TECH FUND HOUGHTON, MI	EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES	$17,500
OMEGA HOUSE HOUGHTON, MI	HOSPICE CARE	$16,000
CALUMET HIGH SCHOOL CALUMET, MI	EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES	$13,000
ST ALBERT THE GREAT UNIVERSITY HOUGHTON, MI	RELIGIOUS	$13,000
CLK FOUNDATION CALUMET, MI	EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES	$12,000
ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TN	GENERAL MEDICAL USE	$12,000
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ROCHESTER, MN	GENERAL MEDICAL USE	$11,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES A RUPPE	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James a Ruppe Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from James a Ruppe Foundation?

**Financial Profile:** • Total assets: $7,576,655 • Total annual giving: $625,563 • Typical grant range: $500–$180,184 **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association in Hancock, Michigan in 2024 for youth athletics programming.

Where does James a Ruppe Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in: • Michigan • Florida • Minnesota

What size grants does James a Ruppe Foundation award?

In 2024, James a Ruppe Foundation awarded 63 grants totaling $626K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James a Ruppe Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James a Ruppe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $633K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.