Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest

Foundation · Grantmaker Salt Lake City, UT EIN: 87-6116540

Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $898K. Net investment income was $1.2M.

Key facts about Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest

EIN: 87-6116540
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $898,000
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $179,600
Median grant: $48,000
Total assets: $18,544,808
Primary geography: Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Who Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Utah (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).

How Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest gives

Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

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

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.5M

+5.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$898K

-31.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$180K

-31.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest reported a distributable amount of $888K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Utah $898K (100%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Utah

Cities

Salt Lake CityPriceSt George

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$18,544,808	$17,533,996	$16,477,266
Revenue	$2,102,368	$2,584,975	$-3,001,986
Expenses	$1,119,909	$1,528,134	$1,273,060
Qualifying Distributions	$969,760	$1,409,773	$1,146,452
Net Investment Income	$1,215,132	$1,200,964	$649,242
Distributable Amount	$887,806	$878,886	$868,752

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include See Attached Statement ($702,500), University of Utah ($96,000), Westminster College ($48,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT Various, UT	GRANTS	$702,500
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH Salt Lake City, UT	SCHOLARSHIPS	$96,000
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE Salt Lake City, UT	SCHOLARSHIPS	$48,000
UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY St George, UT	SCHOLARSHIPS	$32,000
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY-CEU Price, UT	SCHOLARSHIPS	$19,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Harris Simmons	Trustee	—	$4,000
Carol Olwell	Trustee	—	$4,000
Julie Barrett	Trustee	—	$4,000
Eleanor Roser	Trustee	—	$4,000
Clark P Giles	Trustee	—	—
Alan L Sullivan	Trustee	—	$4,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest?

As of 2024, Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest holds $18.5M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $898K in 2024.

Where does Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest operate?

Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest has awarded grants in Utah.

What size grants does Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest award?

In 2024, Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest awarded 5 grants totaling $898K — an average of about $180K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest reported a distributable amount of $888K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest's EIN?

Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6116540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.