Rutters Childrens Charities Inc
Rutters Childrens Charities Inc is a public charity based in York, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing says it was formed in 2019 and that it provides grants to organizations working to make a positive impact on children in their communities.
Rutters Childrens Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Rutters Childrens Charities Inc gave $695K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $694,750
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +57.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,945
- -37.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $613,548
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rutters Childrens Charities Inc
- How to Apply
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No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2295 N Susquehanna Trl, York, PA 17404-8495
Phone: (717) 771-5997
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rutters Childrens Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nacs Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $438K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 112 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s filing describes its goal as supporting children across Central Pennsylvania. In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 15% to Maryland, 14% to Virginia, and 5% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rutters Childrens Charities Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $710K (2024). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $695K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nacs Foundation Alexandria, VA | In Support of Their Cause | $100,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund Towson, MD | In Support of Their Cause | $75,000 |
| Childrens Home of York York, PA | In Support of Their Cause | $51,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University Hershey, PA | In Support of Their Cause | $50,000 |
| York County SPCA York, PA | In Support of Their Cause | $30,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | In Support of Their Cause | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | In Support of Their Cause | $27,000 |
| United Way of York County York, PA | In Support of Their Cause | $25,000 |
| York County Children s Advocacy Center York, PA | In Support of Their Cause | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association Harrisburg, PA | In Support of Their Cause | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $613,548 | $860,920 | $1,048,929 | $694,750 | 41 | $22,737 |
| 2024 | $801,557 | $848,062 | $922,390 | $709,975 | 26 | $11,315 |
| 2023 | $875,885 | $688,758 | $601,554 | $383,252 | 19 | — |
| 2022 | $788,681 | $595,770 | $384,524 | $204,000 | 16 | — |
| 2021 | $577,435 | $661,658 | $203,466 | $100,000 | 10 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated goal is to invest in future generations of children across Central Pennsylvania who need support. Its filing describes its grants as supporting exempt organizations dedicated to comforting, educating, inspiring, and making a positive impact on children.
Among the 2025 grantees, Children’s Home of York describes its work as empowering children to thrive, strengthening families, and enriching communities. Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare. United Way of York County says it works to help working households achieve financial stability by reducing barriers to prosperity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Rutters Childrens Charities Inc reported 41 grants totaling $694,750. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grant purposes were “in support of their cause.”
Largest listed grants included $100,000 to NACS Foundation, $75,000 to Players Philanthropy Fund, $51,000 to Children’s Home of York, $50,000 to Pennsylvania State University, and $30,000 each to York County SPCA and Evans Scholars Foundation. Other listed awards included $27,000 to Breakthrough T1D, $25,000 each to United Way of York County, York County Children’s Advocacy Center, and the American Heart Association, and $21,000 to Crispus Attucks York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Suzanne Cramer as president, Lisa Carter as secretary, Melissa Snyder as treasurer, and Jere Matthews and Philip Santini as directors.
Rutters Childrens Charities Inc is led by Suzanne Cramer, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Suzanne Cramer
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jere Matthews
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Philip Santini
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lisa Carter
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Melissa Snyder
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christopher Hartman (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Christopher Reed (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Perkins (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Turnbaugh (2021–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Rutters Childrens Charities Inc
How much does Rutters Childrens Charities Inc give each year?
Rutters Childrens Charities Inc gave $695K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $710K across 26 grants.
What is Rutters Childrens Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Rutters Childrens Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,945, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rutters Childrens Charities Inc give grants?
Rutters Childrens Charities Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (15%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (16 grants), Harrisburg, PA (5 grants), Hershey, PA (2 grants) and Camp Hill, PA (2 grants).
Does Rutters Childrens Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Rutters Childrens Charities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In Support of Their Cause" (41 grants).
Who are Rutters Childrens Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Rutters Childrens Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nacs Foundation ($100,000), Players Philanthropy Fund ($75,000) and Childrens Home of York ($51,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rutters Childrens Charities Inc?
Rutters Childrens Charities Inc reported $614K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $861K.
What does Rutters Childrens Charities Inc fund?
The organization’s stated goal is to invest in future generations of children across Central Pennsylvania who need support. Its filing describes its grants as supporting exempt organizations dedicated to comforting, educating, inspiring, and making a positive impact on children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rutters Childrens Charities Inc?
No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rutters Childrens Charities Inc's EIN?
Rutters Childrens Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4045890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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