The Ruth Turner Fund Inc
THE RUTH TURNER FUND INC is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made $335,000 in direct cash contributions to 13 preselected public charities; it states that it has no other grant programs or activities connected with the fund.
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Ruth Turner Fund Inc gave $225K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,455
- -20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,897,131
- -4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ruth Turner Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ddc 60 East 42Nd St 38Th Fl, New York, NY 10165-3897
Phone: (212) 453-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ruth Turner Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coalition for the Homeless Inc ($35K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 65 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ruth Turner Fund Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 198% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2025) to $335K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| The Sisterhood Is Global Institute Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Fountain House Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Riverdale Senior Services Inc Bronx, NY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Business & Human Rights Resource Centre US Ltd New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Girls Educational and Mentoring Services Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corp Mount Kisco, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fund for Womens Equality Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,897,131 | $225,070 | $297,628 | $225,000 | 11 | $290,444 | $224,410 | $146,334 |
| 2024 | $1,982,907 | $316,528 | $395,576 | $335,000 | 13 | $364,194 | $285,146 | $145,427 |
| 2023 | $2,061,955 | $135,295 | $318,529 | $255,000 | 13 | $285,906 | $102,672 | $151,326 |
| 2022 | $2,245,189 | $187,355 | $334,198 | $265,000 | 13 | $295,759 | $148,916 | $167,942 |
| 2021 | $2,392,032 | $343,068 | $364,344 | $296,500 | 15 | $328,628 | $307,352 | $191,025 |
| 2020 | $2,413,308 | $284,644 | $392,332 | $326,500 | 16 | — | $250,987 | $176,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruth Turner Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2025 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included women’s equality and advocacy, homelessness services, support for older adults, mental health, immigrant integration, and media representation of women. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the fund.
For example, Sisterhood Is Global Institute says it has played a policy, strategic, and activist role in the international women’s movement. Coalition for the Homeless describes itself as an advocacy and direct-service organization for homeless individuals and families. Riverdale Senior Services says it promotes older adults’ well-being and independent living in the northwest Bronx. Fountain House describes its work as supporting people most impacted by serious mental illness to lead connected and healthy lives. Neighbors Link says it works to enhance immigrants’ integration through programs including language, education, workforce, legal, and support services. Fund for Women’s Equality describes its work as promoting legal and lived equality for women in the United States. The Women’s Media Center says it works to make women visible and powerful in media.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 13 grants totaling $335,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $90,000, with a median grant of $20,000. All listed grants were for general purposes: Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $225,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors: Gloria S Neuwirth Esq, president; Jessica Neuwirth Esq, secretary; Stephanie P Mermin, treasurer; Suzanne Black, director; Chris Sorensen Esq, director; Chris Avery Esq, director; and Debra Segal, assistant secretary.
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc is led by Gloria S Neuwirth Esq., Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gloria S Neuwirth Esq.
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Avery Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Sorensen Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Neuwirth Esq.
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie P Mermin
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Black
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Debra Segal (2021–2024) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Josephine Colombo (2020) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Ruth Turner Fund Inc
How much does The Ruth Turner Fund Inc give each year?
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc gave $225K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $335K across 13 grants.
What is The Ruth Turner Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,455, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ruth Turner Fund Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Ruth Turner Fund Inc give grants?
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Ruth Turner Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ruth Turner Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ruth Turner Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Coalition for the Homeless Inc ($35,000), The Sisterhood Is Global Institute Inc ($35,000) and Fountain House Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ruth Turner Fund Inc?
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ruth Turner Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included women’s equality and advocacy, homelessness services, support for older adults, mental health, immigrant integration, and media representation of women. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ruth Turner Fund Inc?
The foundation 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 Turner Fund Inc's EIN?
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7240889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ruth Turner Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ruth Turner Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ruth-turner-fund-inc-morg_ef63ca22981f42f4bccd17b1ce304889
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