Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust
Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Johnstown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $7K.
Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust gave $83K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $83,288
- +1789.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $20,822
- +1789.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $20,822
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (50% 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 Reynolds Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St John Gaulbert Cathedral ($21K). Together the top 4 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $83K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Gaulbert Cathedral Johnstown, PA | Provide Support to NFP | $20,822 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Provide Support to NFP | $20,822 |
| Cambria Co Association Johnstown, PA | Provide Support to NFP | $20,822 |
| Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GA | Provide Support to NFP | $20,822 |
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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 | — | $7,651 | $85,136 | $83,288 | 4 | $83,288 | $6,951 | $1,844 |
| 2022 | $77,493 | $-1,679 | $5,957 | $4,407 | 4 | $4,407 | $2,892 | $4,204 |
| 2021 | $85,171 | $8,706 | $5,029 | $3,750 | 4 | $3,750 | $4,616 | $4,731 |
| 2020 | $81,235 | $8,295 | $1,617 | — | — | — | $3,940 | $4,249 |
| 2019 | $74,448 | $3,876 | $5,689 | $4,129 | 4 | — | $3,727 | $4,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust is led by Ameriserv Trust, Trustee on the 2023 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ameriserv Trust
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ameriserv Trust Fianncial Svcs (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $1K, to Ameriserv Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust
How much does Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust give each year?
Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust gave $83K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $4K across 4 grants.
What is Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $20,822, and its average grant was $20,822, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust give grants?
Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (25%) and Georgia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Johnstown, PA (2 grants).
Does Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Support to NFP" (4 grants).
How much is Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6469170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Ruth Reynolds Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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