Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust
Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust is a private foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made grants to charitable organizations including a public library, a high school, universities, and community organizations.
Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust at a glance
In short: Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust gave $68K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,250
- -59.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,825
- -55.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $3,452,651
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust
- 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: 7826 Moyer Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: (717) 829-1428
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Middletown Public Library ($11K). Together the top 9 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 15% to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust gives
- Giving grew 422% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 39% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $168K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown Public Library Middletown, PA | General | $11,375 |
| Middletown High School Middletown, PA | General | $7,875 |
| American Association of University Women Harrisburg Branch Harrisburg, PA | General | $7,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | General | $7,000 |
| Pinnacle Health Foundation Harrisburg, PA | General | $7,000 |
| Unitarian Church Harrisburg, PA | General | $7,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | General | $7,000 |
| YWCA of Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | General | $7,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | General | $3,500 |
| University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | Master Program | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,452,651 | $414,080 | $100,603 | $68,250 | 10 | $74,437 | $387,914 | $189,156 |
| 2024 | $3,135,571 | $98,913 | $221,097 | $167,991 | 11 | $172,902 | $73,739 | $182,105 |
| 2023 | $3,274,248 | $1,517,709 | $100,770 | $69,997 | 11 | $74,561 | $1,490,702 | $145,744 |
| 2022 | $1,858,960 | $1,881,163 | $23,544 | $13,073 | 10 | $13,494 | $12,575 | $35,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust reported a distributable amount of $189K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including a public library, a high school, universities, and organizations serving community needs. Middletown Public Library describes its mission as providing public library services to the local community. Drexel University describes its work as preparing students for productive professional and civic lives and applying its expertise to society’s problems.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $68,250. Grants ranged from $3,500 to $11,375, with a median grant of $7,000. Notable grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Young Fisher, co-trustee until October 2025, and Craig Coble, co-trustee.
Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust is led by Craig Coble, Co-Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig Coble
Co-Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sarah Young Fisher (2022–2025) — Co-Trustee · Filing note: Until 102025
- Former: Nancy Governali (2022–2024) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Craig Coble (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust
How much does Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust give each year?
Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust gave $68K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $168K across 11 grants.
What is Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust's typical grant size?
Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,825, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust give grants?
Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (5 grants), Middletown, PA (2 grants) and Norman, OK (2 grants).
Does Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust's largest grantees?
Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Middletown Public Library ($11,375), University of Oklahoma ($10,500 across 2 grants) and Middletown High School ($7,875), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust?
Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (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 B Coble Perpetual Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a public library, a high school, universities, and organizations serving community needs. Middletown Public Library describes its mission as providing public library services to the local community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust?
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 B Coble Perpetual Trust's EIN?
Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6435795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Ruth B Coble Perpetual Trust 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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