The Julia L Rupp Foundation
The Julia L Rupp Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Joseph, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $511K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Julia L Rupp Foundation at a glance
In short: The Julia L Rupp Foundation gave $34K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $34,000
- -20.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,778
- -2.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $511,141
- -0.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Missouri (81% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who The Julia L Rupp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Saint James Catholic Church ($20K). Together the top 9 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Julia L Rupp Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 104% of 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $43K (2022). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint James Catholic Church Saint Joseph, MO | Capital Improvement | $20,000 |
| Cure of ARS Raritan, NJ | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Rockhurst High School Kansas City, MO | Educational | $3,000 |
| Saint James Catholic Scho Saint Joseph, MO | Education | $2,500 |
| St Patricks Catholic Church St Joseph, MO | Religious | $1,000 |
| QLI Rehabilitation Center Omaha, NE | Medical | $1,000 |
| Mir House of Prayer Saint Joseph, MO | Religious | $500 |
| Benedictine Sisters Clyde, MO | Religious | $500 |
| School Sisters of Christ the King Lincoln, NE | Educational | $500 |
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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 | $511,141 | $40,719 | $42,777 | $34,000 | 9 | $34,000 | $11,211 | $32,695 |
| 2022 | $513,199 | $27,328 | $52,038 | $42,500 | 11 | $42,500 | $10,505 | $33,469 |
| 2021 | $535,383 | $41,849 | $10,100 | $34,000 | 8 | — | $12,223 | $34,944 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Julia L Rupp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Julia L Rupp Foundation is led by Carolyn Robertson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Carolyn Robertson
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Leo Robertson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Paul Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Curtis Graham
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margaret Graham
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Samuel Robertson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Julia L Rupp Foundation
How much does The Julia L Rupp Foundation give each year?
The Julia L Rupp Foundation gave $34K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $43K across 11 grants.
What is The Julia L Rupp Foundation's typical grant size?
The Julia L Rupp Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,778, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Julia L Rupp Foundation give grants?
The Julia L Rupp Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Joseph, MO (4 grants).
Does The Julia L Rupp Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Julia L Rupp Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are The Julia L Rupp Foundation's largest grantees?
The Julia L Rupp Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Saint James Catholic Church ($20,000), Cure of ARS ($5,000) and Rockhurst High School ($3,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Julia L Rupp Foundation?
The Julia L Rupp Foundation reported $511K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Julia L Rupp Foundation's EIN?
The Julia L Rupp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1937959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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