Ruth Graham Charitable Trust
Ruth Graham Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Moundsville, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $251K.
Ruth Graham Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ruth Graham Charitable Trust gave $28K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $28K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $28,496
- +137.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $28,496
- +137.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $28,496
- Total assets
- $6,940,187
- +3.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Ruth Graham Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Theresa Goldsberry Estate ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ruth Graham Charitable Trust gives
- In 2023 it paid out 9% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $28K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theresa Goldsberry Estate Moundsville, WV | Charitable | $28,496 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,940,187 | $253,423 | $28,643 | $28,496 | 1 | $28,496 | $250,564 | $332,761 |
| 2022 | $6,715,409 | $3,242,295 | $18,695 | $12,000 | 1 | $12,000 | $3,224,135 | $270,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth Graham Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $333K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruth Graham Charitable Trust is led by David White, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Graham Charitable Trust
How much does Ruth Graham Charitable Trust give each year?
Ruth Graham Charitable Trust gave $28K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Ruth Graham Charitable Trust?
Ruth Graham Charitable Trust reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $333K (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 is Ruth Graham Charitable Trust?
Ruth Graham Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Moundsville, WV. It holds $6.9M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Ruth Graham Charitable Trust operate?
Ruth Graham Charitable Trust has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is Ruth Graham Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ruth Graham Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6648982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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