R Ruth Foundation
R Ruth Foundation is a private foundation based in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including animal welfare, river conservation, human services, environmental advocacy, and community support.
R Ruth Foundation at a glance
In short: R Ruth Foundation gave $32K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $567.456), mostly in Arizona. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,345
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $567
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $631,760
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (66% 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 R Ruth Foundation
- 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: 5640 East Caballo Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-2208
Phone: (602) 235-9414
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R Ruth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Historical Fire Foun ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
267 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 267 grants of 267 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 12% to New Mexico, 8% to Washington, DC, 7% to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 3% to Alabama. The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is R Ruth Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 57 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $650; repeat grants $564. How we count
Medians: $650 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 (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 $32K (2024) to $38K (2021). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Historical Fire Foun Phoenix, AZ | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| St Barnabas on the Desert Paradise Valley, AZ | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| St Croix Animal Welfare Center Kingshill, VI | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $1,250 |
| Americans United Wasington, DC | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Amigos Bravos Taos, NM | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands Frederiksted, VI | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Phoenix, AZ | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Rio Fernando Fire District Taos, NM | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Anza Trail Coalition of Arizona Tubac, AZ | For Use in Its Tax-Exempt Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $631,760 | $47,982 | $45,025 | $32,345 | 57 | $32,345 | $35,627 | $34,220 |
| 2023 | $628,803 | $31,381 | $44,700 | $35,770 | 56 | $35,770 | $22,642 | $32,225 |
| 2022 | $642,122 | $21,728 | $54,772 | $37,770 | 53 | $38,770 | $13,710 | $35,680 |
| 2021 | $675,166 | $75,909 | $60,277 | $38,020 | 51 | $38,020 | $53,930 | $38,762 |
| 2020 | $659,534 | $37,914 | $53,154 | $35,000 | 50 | — | $19,970 | $37,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R Ruth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, St. Croix Animal Welfare Center describes its work as promoting humane treatment of animals and providing shelter and care; Amigos Bravos describes itself as a river protection and restoration advocacy organization focused on the Rio Grande watershed; and Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights. Other grantees describe work in food and material assistance, environmental advocacy, border-community exchange, and hospice care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $32,345. Grants ranged from $200 to $1,500, with a median of $500.
Among its largest reported grants were $1,500 to National Historical Fire Foun and $1,500 to St. Barnabas on the Desert; $1,250 to St. Croix Animal Welfare Center; and $1,000 each to Americans United, Amigos Bravos, Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands, Planned Parenthood, Rio Fernando Fire District, Southern Poverty Law Center, and The Anza Trail Coalition of Arizona. The stated purpose for these grants was “for use in its tax-exempt purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edmund T Allen III as president and Edward Villanueva as director.
R Ruth Foundation is led by Edmund T. Allen III, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edmund T. Allen III
President
V.p., Secretary, Treasurer & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward Villanueva
Director
On filings since 2020
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 R Ruth Foundation
How much does R Ruth Foundation give each year?
R Ruth Foundation gave $32K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 56 grants.
What is R Ruth Foundation's typical grant size?
R Ruth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $567, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R Ruth Foundation that year got $650 on average.
Where does R Ruth Foundation give grants?
R Ruth Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (12%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (18 grants), Tubac, AZ (6 grants), Taos, NM (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Who are R Ruth Foundation's largest grantees?
R Ruth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Historical Fire Foun ($1,500), St Barnabas on the Desert ($1,500) and St Croix Animal Welfare Center ($1,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R Ruth Foundation?
R Ruth Foundation reported $632K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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 R Ruth Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R Ruth Foundation?
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 R Ruth Foundation's EIN?
R Ruth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2922158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R Ruth 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.
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