Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust
The Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Mechanicsville, Maryland. In 2024, it reported making 10 grants totaling $39,250 to charitable organizations.
Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust gave $39K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state District of Columbia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,250
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,925
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $2,844
- -93.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40993 Cremona Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Phone: (301) 884-5081
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The American Guild of Organists ($8K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (45%), New York (20%), Maryland (19%), and Indiana (15%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Guild of Organists New York, NY | Support of Educational Activities | $8,000 |
| Depauw University Green Castle, IN | Unrestricted Support of Education | $6,000 |
| Historic Sotterley Inc Hollywood, MD | Education & Historical Preservation | $5,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance Washington, DC | Rescue and Adoption of Animals | $4,000 |
| Kennedy Ctr for the Performing Arts Washington, DC | Support of Education & Arts | $4,000 |
| Cosmos Club Foundation Washington, DC | Advance Science, Literature, & Arts | $2,500 |
| Environmental Film Festival Washington, DC | Support for Environmental Educ & Art | $2,500 |
| So Others May Eat Washington, DC | Support of Meals & Care for Indigent | $2,500 |
| Washington Conservatory of Music Bethesda, MD | Support of Music Educ & Performances | $2,500 |
| The Washington Performing Arts Washington, DC | Support of Educ & Performing Arts | $2,250 |
Ready to take the next step with Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,844 | $2,158 | $43,100 | $39,250 | 10 | $39,250 | — | $1,204 |
| 2023 | $43,786 | $3,758 | $41,250 | $37,750 | 10 | $37,750 | $258 | $2,887 |
| 2022 | $81,278 | $1,430 | $41,273 | $33,800 | 10 | $33,800 | — | $5,520 |
| 2021 | $126,291 | $60,886 | $34,050 | $31,300 | 11 | $31,300 | $58,136 | $13,171 |
| 2020 | $459,300 | $12,676 | $28,404 | $27,800 | 10 | — | $12,072 | $19,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, arts and culture, music, historic preservation, animal rescue, environmental education, and community services.
Among its grantees, DePauw University describes its mission as developing leaders through a commitment to the liberal arts and diverse learning experiences. Historic Sotterley says it works to preserve, research, and interpret the site’s diverse cultures and environments, and to serve as an educational, cultural, and community resource. The Cosmos Club Foundation describes its work as advancing the arts, sciences, and humanities through awards, grants, symposia, and public information. The Washington Conservatory of Music says it provides musical learning and listening experiences for students and the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust awarded 10 grants totaling $39,250. Grant amounts ranged from $2,250 to $8,000, with a median of $3,250.
Among the larger awards were $8,000 to the American Guild of Organists for educational activities; $6,000 to DePauw University for unrestricted education support; $5,000 to Historic Sotterley for education and historical preservation; and $4,000 each to Humane Rescue Alliance for animal rescue and adoption and the Kennedy Center for education and arts support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Ruyle Dodge and James B. Ruyle as trustees.
Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James B. Ruyle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Ruyle Dodge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust
How much does Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust give each year?
Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust gave $39K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 10 grants.
What is Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,925, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust give grants?
Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's top state is District of Columbia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Maryland (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The American Guild of Organists ($8,000), Depauw University ($6,000) and Historic Sotterley Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust?
Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, arts and culture, music, historic preservation, animal rescue, environmental education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's EIN?
Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6809987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Edward E Meyer Trust
Cincinnati, OH
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$104K
Middendorf Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
Middendorf Foundation supports education, healthcare, social services, arts and culture, the environment, and historic preservation, with a priority on one-time capital projects for established nonprofits serving Baltimore City or Baltimore County. Recent grant figures vary: its 2025 IRS filing reports a median grant of about $1.38 million, largely reflecting a very large donor-advised-fund grant; unsolicited requests are not explicitly addressed.
Assets
$36.0M
Grants
2
Total Given
$2.8M
Elwer Foundation Inc
Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Assets
—
Grants
2
Total Given
$676K
Steven L Trulaske Sr Family Foundation
Clayton, MO
Assets
$296K
Grants
4
Total Given
$665K
The Maurice B Tobin Family Foundation
Naples, FL
Assets
$764K
Grants
5
Total Given
$77K
Mildred E Swanson Foundation
Pennington, NJ
Assets
$3.7M
Grants
5
Total Given
$200K
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Nancy Ruyle Dodge Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?