The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust
The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its 2026 filing reports $50,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations.
The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust gave $50K across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state New York. 55% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $50,000
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +18.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,834
- Total assets
- $630,380
- +11.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (11 of 20, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable 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: 1508 Pinnacle View Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87112-6531
Phone: (505) 235-9559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Swim for Charlie ($5K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in several states and Washington, DC. The largest reported shares were New York (30%), North Carolina (20%), and DC (17%), followed by Massachusetts and Maine (7% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 20 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 40% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $80K (2021). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swim for Charlie Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Health Ministries Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Democracy Forward Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| All Saints Church Syracuse, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| League of Womens Voters Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $3,334 |
| Interfaith Works of CNY Syracuse, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Workers Center of Central New York Syracuse, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Seattle LGBTQ Center Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Portland, ME | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $630,380 | $51,829 | $50,093 | $50,000 | 20 | $50,000 | $51,736 | $28,723 |
| 2025 | $565,246 | $40,577 | $40,143 | $40,000 | 19 | $40,000 | $40,434 | $26,730 |
| 2024 | $543,050 | $22,295 | $40,015 | $40,000 | 19 | $40,000 | $22,280 | $26,145 |
| 2023 | $531,262 | $38,355 | $28,250 | $28,250 | 16 | $28,250 | $38,355 | $25,062 |
| 2022 | $534,328 | $42,665 | $34,869 | $34,750 | 15 | $34,750 | $42,610 | $26,520 |
| 2021 | $590,724 | $21,629 | $79,913 | $79,500 | 25 | — | $21,216 | $26,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Family Health Ministries says it supports Haitian communities in building and sustaining healthy families through health-care practices shared across Haiti and other low-resource communities. ProPublica describes its work as investigative journalism in the public interest. The Workers’ Center of Central New York describes itself as a grassroots organization focused on workplace and economic justice, supporting low-wage workers through advocacy, organizing, leadership development, and popular education. Democracy Forward says it seeks to build collective power to defend and advance a vibrant democracy that benefits all people.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the trust reported 20 grants totaling $50,000. Grants ranged from $1,111 to $5,000, with a median of $1,834. The largest awards included $5,000 each to Swim for Charlie, ProPublica, Family Health Ministries, and Democracy Forward; $4,000 to All Saints Church; and $3,334 to the League of Women Voters. The listed grants were designated “unrestricted.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Richard Satter, Mimi C. Satter, Shoshana Hoose, and Jane Satter as trustees.
The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jane Satter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mimi C. Satter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Satter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Shoshana Satter Hoose
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust
How much does The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust give each year?
The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust gave $50K across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $40K across 19 grants.
What is The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,834, and its average grant was $2,500, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust give grants?
The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (20%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (3 grants), Ipswich, MA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Portland, ME (2 grants).
Does The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Swim for Charlie ($5,000), Pro Publica ($5,000) and Family Health Ministries ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust?
The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust reported $630K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable 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 Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2986191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ruth-and-robert-satter-charitable-trust-morg_f3303c6b062b45b69c8305f7146a50d7
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