Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Vincennes, IN EIN: 26-1277697

Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vincennes, Indiana. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as scholarships to further the education of 16 deserving applicants.

Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc gave $17K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$17,400
-14.7% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
16
-15.8% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,088
+1.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,200
Total assets
$436,639
+4.3% vs 2023
Primary geography
Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

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

How to apply to Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
Yes
How to Apply

The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Ann Dix and submit a written application describing the project and estimated expenses. The filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.

Contact

Application contact: Ann Dix
Mailing address: 2010 Mcdowell Road, Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone: (812) 890-3331

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Indiana University Fbobriley UTT: $1KIndiana University FbobrileyUTT$1KUniversity of Southern Indianalucy: $1KUniversity of SouthernIndianalucy$1KUniversity of Evansville Fboolivia: $1KUniversity of EvansvilleFboolivia$1KUniversity of Southern Indiana Fboa: $1KUniversity of Southern IndianaFboa$1KGrace College Fbocora Armes: $1KGrace College Fbocora Armes$1KUniversity of Evansville FBO Trinit: $1KUniversity of Evansville FBOTrinit$1KUniversity of Evansville FBO Geneva: $1KUniversity of Evansville FBOGeneva$1KUniversity of Southern Indiana Fbom: $600University of Southern IndianaFbom$600Vincennes University Fbogabriella L: $600Vincennes UniversityFbogabriella L$600

The largest 2024 recipient was Indiana University Fbobriley UTT ($1K). Together the top 9 received $10K.

Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($7,800), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

95 grants across all recorded years

95<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.

Cities

VincennesOaktownBrucevillePetersburgBicknellWashingtonDeputyFisherLewisvilleSandbornSheridanWinslow

How Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K21 grants2020 21 grants2021 18 grants2022 19 grants2023 16 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $23K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $17K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indiana University Fbobriley UTT Oaktown, INEducational Scholarship$1,200
University of Southern Indianalucy Bruceville, INEducational Scholarship$1,200
University of Evansville Fboolivia Oaktown, INEducational Scholarship$1,200
University of Southern Indiana Fboa Vincennes, INEducational Scholarship$1,200
7 individual scholarships Recipients not named —$7,800
Grace College Fbocora Armes Bicknell, INEducational Scholarship$1,200
University of Evansville FBO Trinit Vincennes, INEducational Scholarship$1,200
University of Evansville FBO Geneva Oaktown, INEducational Scholarship$1,200
University of Southern Indiana Fbom Bruceville, INEducational Scholarship$600
Vincennes University Fbogabriella L Bruceville, INEducational Scholarship$600
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$436,639$35,785$18,617$17,40016$18,617$22,052$20,774
2023$418,568$29,826$21,767$20,40019$21,767$18,459$19,262
2022$410,468$11,481$23,663$22,60018$23,663$14,249$20,806
2021$419,693$17,044$14,428$13,65021$14,428$13,599$20,253
2020$415,375$14,377$14,911$14,00021—$10,598$19,380

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $17,400. Grants ranged from $600 to $1,200, with a median of $1,200. Listed scholarship awards of $1,200 included grants to Indiana University, the University of Southern Indiana, the University of Evansville, Butler University, Liberty University, Purdue University, Grace College, and Ball State University, each for a named student beneficiary.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Ann Dix as president, Ron Dix as vice-president, Carrie Bellamy as treasurer, Joe Craig as secretary, and C Brian Simpson as director.

Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc is led by Ann Dix, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Ann Dix

    President

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • C. Brian Simpson

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carrie Bellamy

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Craig

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ron Dix

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Cbrian Simpson (2020–2022) — Director

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 Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc

How much does Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc gave $17K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 19 grants.

What is Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,088, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oaktown, IN (3 grants), Bruceville, IN (3 grants) and Vincennes, IN (2 grants).

Does Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (16 grants).

Who are Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Indiana University Fbobriley UTT ($1,200), University of Southern Indianalucy ($1,200) and University of Evansville Fboolivia ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($7,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc?

Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc reported $437K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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.

How do I apply for a grant from Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1277697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

Yes, 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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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