The Fruth Christian Trust
The Fruth Christian Trust is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing lists contributions to charitable organizations, including churches and other organizations in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
The Fruth Christian Trust at a glance
In short: The Fruth Christian Trust gave $44K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,850
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,385
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $92,160
- +25.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fruth Christian Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1208 Smith Ridge Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Phone: (717) 919-4015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fruth Christian Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cefc Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 23% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Fruth Christian Trust open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $95K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cefc Church Carlisle, PA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Carlisle Evangelical Free Church Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
| Ccac Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Curesz Foundation Fairfield, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Project Connect Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Seveeten Life Services Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Breaking Barriers Trust Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| North Ministries Presbyterian Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Jehovah Witnesses Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $250 |
| St Joan of Arc Church Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,160 | $83,354 | $64,436 | $43,850 | 10 | $43,850 | $3,354 | — |
| 2023 | $73,242 | $52,948 | $44,080 | $43,500 | 6 | $43,500 | $1,303 | $2,987 |
| 2022 | $64,374 | $70,003 | $42,250 | $41,750 | 6 | $41,750 | $3 | — |
| 2021 | $36,653 | $65,015 | $95,975 | $95,000 | 5 | $85,000 | $15 | — |
| 2020 | $67,613 | $62,000 | $60,015 | $60,000 | 10 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to churches and other charitable organizations. One recipient, Curesz Foundation, describes its mission as educating and supporting people with schizophrenia, their caregivers, and the medical profession through its website, newsletters, and conferences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust gave $43,850 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Recipients included CEFC Church in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and Carlisle Evangelical Free Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, each receiving $10,000; CCAC, Curesz Foundation, Project Connect, and Seventeen Life Services each received $5,000. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as a donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Fruth as trustee.
The Fruth Christian Trust is led by Thomas Fruth, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Fruth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Doris Fruth (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Fruth Christian Trust
How much does The Fruth Christian Trust give each year?
The Fruth Christian Trust gave $44K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 6 grants.
What is The Fruth Christian Trust's typical grant size?
The Fruth Christian Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,385, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fruth Christian Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Fruth Christian Trust give grants?
The Fruth Christian Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants).
Does The Fruth Christian Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Fruth Christian Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are The Fruth Christian Trust's largest grantees?
The Fruth Christian Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Cefc Church ($10,000), Carlisle Evangelical Free Church ($10,000) and Ccac ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fruth Christian Trust?
The Fruth Christian Trust reported $92K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What does The Fruth Christian Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to churches and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fruth Christian Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fruth Christian Trust's EIN?
The Fruth Christian Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6496378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fruth Christian Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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