Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest
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.
Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest at a glance
In short: Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest gave $898K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $898,000
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $179,600
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,000
- Total assets
- $18,544,808
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Utah ($96K). Together the top 4 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 25 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $898K (2024) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $898K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $18,544,808 | $2,102,368 | $1,119,909 | $898,000 | 5 | $969,760 | $1,215,132 | $887,806 |
| 2023 | $17,533,996 | $2,584,975 | $1,528,134 | $1,304,000 | 5 | $1,409,773 | $1,200,964 | $878,886 |
| 2022 | $16,477,266 | $-3,001,986 | $1,273,060 | $1,040,500 | 5 | $1,146,452 | $649,242 | $868,752 |
| 2021 | $20,760,484 | $3,025,839 | $1,557,679 | $1,303,300 | 5 | $1,403,420 | $1,814,988 | $986,376 |
| 2020 | $19,284,150 | $1,065,587 | $1,623,171 | $1,390,500 | 5 | — | $1,170,369 | $873,711 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan L. Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Carol Olwell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Clark P. Giles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Eleanor Roser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Harris Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Julie Barrett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Harris Simmons (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest
How much does Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest give each year?
Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest gave $898K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 5 grants.
What is Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest's typical grant size?
Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest's median grant in 2024 was $48,000, and its average grant was $179,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest give grants?
Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest's largest grantees?
Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest's largest 2024 grantees include University of Utah ($96,000), Westminster College ($48,000) and Utah Tech University ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest?
Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $970K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $888K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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