Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai
Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to 12 organizations, all in Washington State.
Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai at a glance
In short: Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai gave $202K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,401
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,867
- -23.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,370
- Total assets
- $3,547,333
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Puget Sound ($67K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 74 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2023) to $310K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | General Operating | $67,467 |
| Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Tacoma, WA | General Operating | $13,500 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma, WA | General Operating | $13,500 |
| United Way of Pierce County Tacoma, WA | General Operating | $13,500 |
| Key Peninsula Civic Center Association Vaughn, WA | General Operating | $13,500 |
| American Leadership Forum Tacoma Tacoma, WA | General Operating | $13,500 |
| Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | General Operating | $11,239 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | General Operating | $11,239 |
| Pierce College Puyallup, WA | General Operating | $11,239 |
| Bates Technical College Nursing Tacoma, WA | General Operating | $11,239 |
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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 | $3,547,333 | $310,263 | $274,756 | $202,401 | 12 | $211,921 | $250,457 | $242,731 |
| 2024 | $3,511,828 | $349,162 | $375,794 | $310,219 | 14 | $317,453 | $290,615 | $250,211 |
| 2023 | $3,522,632 | $141,446 | $145,281 | $87,055 | 11 | $93,500 | $90,121 | $215,842 |
| 2022 | $3,523,695 | $228,747 | $334,140 | $264,039 | 17 | $282,709 | $183,160 | $175,758 |
| 2021 | $3,632,257 | $397,432 | $265,239 | $196,516 | 20 | $212,649 | $341,373 | $243,720 |
| 2020 | $3,502,326 | $246,213 | $255,571 | $188,400 | 11 | — | $196,915 | $209,496 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai reported a distributable amount of $243K 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grantees included educational institutions, community organizations, and charitable organizations. For example, Pacific Lutheran University says it educates students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care; Key Peninsula Civic Center Association says it operates a community center for local citizens; and United Way of Pierce County says it works to address community challenges and lift households out of poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust gave $202,401 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $11,239 to $67,467, with a median grant of $12,370. The largest grant was $67,467 to the University of Puget Sound for general operating support. Other notable grants included $13,500 each to Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, United Way of Pierce County, Key Peninsula Civic Center Association, and American Leadership Forum Tacoma, all for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$54K (2023) → $60K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mufg Union Bank N A (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $60K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai
How much does Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai give each year?
Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai gave $202K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $310K across 14 grants.
What is Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai's typical grant size?
Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai's median grant in 2025 was $12,370, and its average grant was $16,867, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai that year got $14K on average.
Where does Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai give grants?
Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (8 grants).
Does Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai's largest grantees?
Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai's largest 2025 grantees include University of Puget Sound ($67,467), Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing ($13,500) and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital ($13,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai?
Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (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 Evans Charitable Trust Tai fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grantees included educational institutions, community organizations, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai's EIN?
Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6214475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- 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 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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