Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust
Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tallassee, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $202K. Net investment income was $444.
Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust gave $202K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $25K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $201,546
- +137.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $25,193
- +107.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $18,600
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (38% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Humane Society of Elmore County ($50K). Together the top 8 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 1393% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $202K (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Elmore County Wetumpka, AL | charitable | $50,000 |
| Monadnock Humane Society Swanzey, NH | charitable - animal welfare | $50,000 |
| Frontline COVID19 Critical Care Alliance Washington, DC | scientific | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | educational | $23,600 |
| Harris Center for Conservation Education Hancock, NH | educational | $13,600 |
| Grassroots Health Foundation Encinitas, CA | scientific | $13,600 |
| Kroka Expeditions Marlow, NH | educational | $13,246 |
| Monarch Joint Venture Saint Paul, MN | educational | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $568 | $201,670 | $201,546 | 8 | $201,621 | $444 | $8,266 |
| 2022 | $201,102 | $10,257 | $93,589 | $85,000 | 7 | $85,075 | $3,012 | $14,029 |
| 2021 | $289,434 | $10,105 | $19,544 | $8,700 | 2 | $12,775 | $4,877 | $14,261 |
| 2020 | $290,080 | $19,531 | $19,611 | $13,500 | 6 | — | $3,102 | $12,700 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ruth Bohn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ilsa Hyde
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ilsa Bohn (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust
How much does Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust gave $202K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $85K across 7 grants.
What is Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $18,600, and its average grant was $25,193, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust's top state is New Hampshire, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (25%) and District of Columbia (12%).
Does Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Humane Society of Elmore County ($50,000), Monadnock Humane Society ($50,000) and Frontline COVID19 Critical Care Alliance ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust?
Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tallassee, AL.
How much is Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ruth and August Bohn Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4059335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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