Ruth Anderson Foundation
Ruth Anderson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $104K.
Ruth Anderson Foundation at a glance
In short: Ruth Anderson Foundation gave $67K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $67,000
- -10.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,375
- -10.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,662,430
- +1.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (82% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Ruth Anderson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship ($10K). Together the top 8 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ruth Anderson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 86% 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
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $93K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship New York, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Miami, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| History Miami Museum Miami, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami IN Miami, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Island Dolphin Care Inc Key Largo, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Mercy Flight Southeast Inc Leesburg, FL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the U Mount Vernon, VA | General Operating | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,662,430 | $131,318 | $112,483 | $67,000 | 8 | $85,426 | $103,852 | $99,788 |
| 2025 | $1,643,355 | $84,726 | $121,348 | $75,000 | 8 | $95,973 | $62,678 | $93,726 |
| 2024 | $1,679,838 | $175,358 | $123,124 | $80,500 | 8 | $101,330 | $154,683 | $86,004 |
| 2023 | $1,626,638 | $91,250 | $132,461 | $92,500 | 9 | $112,594 | $70,147 | $86,662 |
| 2022 | $1,668,084 | $83,731 | $146,039 | $90,000 | 12 | $116,673 | $59,880 | $104,445 |
| 2021 | $1,729,786 | $230,050 | $123,057 | $80,000 | 9 | — | $208,627 | $93,010 |
| 2020 | $1,623,502 | $28,392 | $102,143 | $60,000 | 9 | — | $28,098 | $91,213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruth Anderson Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$27K (2020) → $25K (2026)
John G. Admire
Trust Committee
Indiv Governor → Trust Committee Member & Governor, 2023
Trust Committee Member & Governor → Trust Committee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Pamela A. Admire
Trust Committee
Indiv Governor → Trust Committee Member & Governor, 2023
Trust Committee Member & Governor → Trust Committee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ruth S. Admire (2020–2025) — Trust Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $25K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Anderson Foundation
How much does Ruth Anderson Foundation give each year?
Ruth Anderson Foundation gave $67K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $75K across 8 grants.
What is Ruth Anderson Foundation's typical grant size?
Ruth Anderson Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,375, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth Anderson Foundation give grants?
Ruth Anderson Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does Ruth Anderson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ruth Anderson Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruth Anderson Foundation's largest grantees?
Ruth Anderson Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship ($10,000), The Salvation Army ($10,000) and Southern Scholarship Foundation Inc ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth Anderson Foundation?
Ruth Anderson Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (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 is Ruth Anderson Foundation?
Ruth Anderson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Ruth Anderson Foundation's EIN?
Ruth Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6027700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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