Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation
Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $350K. Net investment income was $144K.
Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation at a glance
In short: Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation gave $350K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $70K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $350,000
- -9.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,064,825
- -6.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Morris Museum ($200K). Together the top 5 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 29 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $315K (2021) to $385K (2025). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Museum Morristown, NJ | General Support | $200,000 |
| Several Sources Foundation Ransey, NJ | General Support | $60,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Morris Plains, NJ | General Support | $30,000 |
| Nourish New Jersey Morristown, NJ | General Support | $30,000 |
| Africa Surgery Morristown, NJ | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,064,825 | $167,838 | $374,227 | $350,000 | 5 | $374,227 | $143,611 | $395,355 |
| 2025 | $2,211,180 | $153,291 | $410,197 | $385,000 | 6 | $410,197 | $298,041 | $341,352 |
| 2024 | $2,298,136 | $145,559 | $402,489 | $380,000 | 6 | $402,489 | $437,076 | $320,130 |
| 2023 | $2,020,107 | $139,151 | $402,049 | $380,000 | 6 | $402,049 | $304,911 | $305,268 |
| 2022 | $2,283,005 | $132,121 | $384,185 | $365,000 | 6 | $384,185 | $305,710 | $341,142 |
| 2021 | $2,342,295 | $133,804 | $334,756 | $315,000 | 6 | — | $193,700 | $297,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $395K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mary Lee Watson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $9K (2026)
Richard Watson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $9K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $9K, to Richard Watson (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation
How much does Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation give each year?
Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation gave $350K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $385K across 6 grants.
What is Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation's typical grant size?
Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $30,000, and its average grant was $70,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation give grants?
Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (3 grants).
Does Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation's largest grantees?
Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Morris Museum ($200,000), Several Sources Foundation ($60,000) and Interfaith Food Pantry ($30,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation?
Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $395K (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 MCC Dayton Foundation's EIN?
Ruth MCC Dayton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3788809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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