Nancy Ruth Fund
Nancy Ruth Fund is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, humanitarian aid, housing, health, literacy, and inclusion.
Nancy Ruth Fund at a glance
In short: Nancy Ruth Fund gave $64K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,710
- -32.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,197
- -39.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $877,367
- +8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nancy Ruth Fund
- 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: 3713 Wood Rail Dr, Plano, TX 75074
Phone: (214) 733-1976
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy Ruth Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Audubon Texas ($30K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Texas received 66% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (12%), Arkansas (8%), New York (4%), and Oregon (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nancy Ruth Fund open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $550 repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $94K (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Texas Austin, TX | General Funds | $30,000 |
| Audubon Foundation Of Texas Austin, TX | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Funds | $5,000 |
| EarthShare Texas Austin, TX | General Funds | $3,000 |
| Environmental Defence Fund Washington, DC | General Funds | $2,500 |
| The Climate Foundation Beaverton, OR | General Funds | $2,500 |
| US Climate Action Network Washington, DC | General Funds | $2,500 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | General Funds | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Dallas, TX | General Funds | $1,000 |
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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 | $877,367 | $146,195 | $65,136 | $63,710 | 29 | $63,710 | $95,155 | $40,481 |
| 2024 | $808,315 | $68,816 | $94,717 | $94,070 | 26 | $94,070 | $68,816 | $38,171 |
| 2023 | $728,524 | $41,682 | $40,280 | $39,275 | 30 | $39,275 | $40,712 | $37,455 |
| 2022 | $736,710 | $35,399 | $79,727 | $79,225 | 40 | $79,225 | $34,925 | $42,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy Ruth Fund reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 is provided. The grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, US Climate Action Network says its mission is to align members to fight climate change in a just and equitable way. Habitat for Humanity describes its work as providing decent, affordable housing for lower-income families. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address children’s needs and literacy, support for women affected by conflict, wishes for children with critical illnesses, inclusion through sports and education, and opportunities for people born with clefts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 29 grants totaling $63,710. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $600. The largest grant was $30,000 to Audubon Texas for general funds. Other leading grants included $5,000 each to Audubon Foundation Of Texas and Heifer International, and $3,000 to EarthShare Texas; each was for general funds.
Additional 2025 grants included $2,500 to Environmental Defence Fund, The Climate Foundation, and US Climate Action Network; $2,000 to UNICEF; and $1,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Habitat for Humanity, Mercy Ships, and Planned Parenthod of North Texas. These grants were also listed for general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lorraine Darley as CEO, Henry Darley as CFO, Andrea Hanson as Secretary, and Laura Darley as Vice President. Sarah Darley, Brian Darley, and Ryan Darley are listed as directors.
Nancy Ruth Fund is led by Lorraine K Darley, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lorraine K Darley
CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian H Darley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan H Darley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah R Darley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea D Hanson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry M Darley
CFO
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura B Darley
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Nancy Ruth Fund
How much does Nancy Ruth Fund give each year?
Nancy Ruth Fund gave $64K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $94K across 26 grants.
What is Nancy Ruth Fund's typical grant size?
Nancy Ruth Fund's median grant in 2025 was $600, and its average grant was $2,197, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nancy Ruth Fund that year got $5K on average.
Where does Nancy Ruth Fund give grants?
Nancy Ruth Fund gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Arkansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does Nancy Ruth Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nancy Ruth Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nancy Ruth Fund's largest grantees?
Nancy Ruth Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Audubon Texas ($30,000), Audubon Foundation Of Texas ($5,000) and Heifer International ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy Ruth Fund?
Nancy Ruth Fund reported $877K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nancy Ruth Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, US Climate Action Network says its mission is to align members to fight climate change in a just and equitable way. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Ruth Fund?
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 Nancy Ruth Fund's EIN?
Nancy Ruth Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2907236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Nancy Ruth Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Nancy Ruth Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nancy-ruth-fund-morg_3173ba9cdd3b4e8b974c61c31ff45998
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