Ruth and Robert St John
Ruth and Robert St John is a private foundation based in Easton, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $184,000, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
Ruth and Robert St John at a glance
In short: Ruth and Robert St John gave $184K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,000
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,750
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,918,355
- +8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (98% 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 Ruth and Robert St John
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2183, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 822-2140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth and Robert St John funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was For All Seasons ($15K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 2% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ruth and Robert St John open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 32 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $179K (2022) to $211K (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For All Seasons Easton, MD | Sustaining Grant | $15,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society Easton, MD | Sustaining Grant | $15,000 |
| Critchlow Adkins Childrens Center Easton, MD | Sustaining Grant | $12,500 |
| Chesapeake Multicultural Easton, MD | Sustaining Grant | $10,000 |
| EES Care Packs Program Easton, MD | Sustaining Grant | $10,000 |
| Channel Marker Easton, MD | Sustaining Grant | $7,500 |
| SMMHS Sports Booster St Michaels, MD | Sustaining Grant | $7,500 |
| Talbot County Family Support Center Easton, MD | Sustaining Grant | $7,000 |
| Pickering Creek Audubon Foundation Easton, MD | Sustaining Grant | $6,000 |
| Positive Strides Preston, MD | Sustaining Grant | $6,000 |
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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 | $3,918,355 | $148,427 | $224,561 | $184,000 | 32 | $184,000 | $92,735 | $184,036 |
| 2023 | $3,607,526 | $180,714 | $223,574 | $186,000 | 29 | $186,000 | $143,140 | $174,073 |
| 2022 | $3,542,226 | $117,189 | $220,964 | $178,500 | 29 | $178,500 | $88,946 | $189,840 |
| 2021 | $4,217,210 | $249,908 | $252,466 | $211,200 | 41 | $211,200 | $207,642 | $199,888 |
| 2020 | $4,017,283 | $250,156 | $246,525 | $203,500 | 39 | — | $206,990 | $195,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth and Robert St John reported a distributable amount of $184K 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 grantees include organizations working in areas such as mental health and wellness, food assistance, therapeutic support, community services, arts programs, and youth mentoring.
For example, For All Seasons describes its mission as providing therapy, advocacy, education, and psychiatric care in a safe environment that nurtures wellness. Positive Strides describes its mission as providing therapeutic horseback riding for people with mental and physical disabilities. St. Michaels Community Center says it serves, empowers, and connects its community, including by providing food for food-insecure households. Talbot Mentors describes its work as matching Talbot County children with volunteer mentors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $184,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The listed grants were described as sustaining grants.
The largest 2024 awards included $15,000 each to For All Seasons and St Vincent DePaul Society; $12,500 to Critchlow Adkins Childrens Center; and $10,000 each to Chesapeake Multicultural and EES Care Packs Program. Other notable awards included $7,500 to Channel Marker and SMMHS Sports Booster, and $7,000 to Talbot County Family Support Center. Additional 2024 recipients included St Michaels Community Center ($5,000), Mid Shore Community Foundation ($5,000), Talbot County Arts Council ($4,500), and Talbot Mentors ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vernon Nily Jr as president, Lisa Townsend as secretary, and L Stephen Satchell as treasurer.
Ruth and Robert St John is led by Vernon Nily Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vernon Nily Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
L. Stephen Satchell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Townsend
Secretary
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 Ruth and Robert St John
How much does Ruth and Robert St John give each year?
Ruth and Robert St John gave $184K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $186K across 29 grants.
What is Ruth and Robert St John's typical grant size?
Ruth and Robert St John's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,750, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ruth and Robert St John that year got $3K on average.
Where does Ruth and Robert St John give grants?
Ruth and Robert St John gives mostly in Maryland: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (25 grants) and St Michaels, MD (2 grants).
Does Ruth and Robert St John give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Ruth and Robert St John's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sustaining Grant" (32 grants).
Who are Ruth and Robert St John's largest grantees?
Ruth and Robert St John's largest 2024 grantees include For All Seasons ($15,000), St Vincent Depaul Society ($15,000) and Critchlow Adkins Childrens Center ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth and Robert St John?
Ruth and Robert St John reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (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 Ruth and Robert St John fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as mental health and wellness, food assistance, therapeutic support, community services, arts programs, and youth mentoring. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth and Robert St John?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ruth and Robert St John's EIN?
Ruth and Robert St John's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1709184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ruth and Robert St John 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ruth and Robert St John funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ruth-and-robert-st-john-morg_c6e2bae854cb481db3dae9424a7b9c79
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