Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 85-6323791

Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $915K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $50K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$915K

+1.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$45K

+4.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

+4.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $915K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $50K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

Chicago

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$298K$595K$893K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$914,993$902,237$866,493
Revenue$63,186$-8,287$-13,757
Expenses$60,580$60,079$75,513
Qualifying Distributions$45,104$43,316$55,985
Net Investment Income$49,749$16,234$33,257
Distributable Amount$44,780$43,134$46,819

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$14K$28K$42K$56K1 grants20201 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Addison Street Community…$45K

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Addison Street Community Church ($45,104).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Addison Street Community Church Chicago, ILReligious: Support church ministry$45,104

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Michael J MealerTrustee$4K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Michael J MealerTrustee3$3,828

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust?

Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $915K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust holds $915K in total assets with $63K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $45K in 2024.

Where does Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust operate?

Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.

What size grants does Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust's EIN?

Ruth G Klauk Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6323791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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