Ruth Lee Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $101K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$101K
+8.1% YoY
Grant Count
17
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+8.1% YoY
About Ruth Lee Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Ruth Lee Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $101K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wesleyan Fund ($29,000), Faulkner University ($12,734), College of Charleston Foundation ($8,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIPS | $8,500 |
| LUNCHES FOR LEARNING INC ROSWELL, GA | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| WESLEYAN FUND PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA | GENERAL OPERATING | $29,000 |
| FAULKNER UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY, AL | GENERAL OPERATING | $12,734 |
| ELBA CHURCH OF CHRIST ELBA, AL | GENERAL OPERATING | $4,000 |
| OPP CHURCH OF CHRIST OPP, AL | GENERAL OPERATING | $4,000 |
| BLUE GRAY CIVITAN MONTGOMERY, AL | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| MONTGOMERY AREA COUNCIL ON AGING MONTGOMERY, AL | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
| MONTGOMERY YMCA MONTGOMERY, AL | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
| ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL MONTGOMERY, AL | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE R HILL | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $5,739 |
| SUSAN L RUNKLE | CO-TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Lee Charitable Trust?
Ruth Lee Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ruth Lee Charitable Trust operate?
Ruth Lee Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina.
What size grants does Ruth Lee Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, Ruth Lee Charitable Trust awarded 17 grants totaling $101K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ruth Lee Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ruth Lee Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7301897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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