The Triad Farm Foundation
The Triad Farm Foundation is a private foundation based in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including fire protection, historical preservation, community programs and education, wildlife rehabilitation, and theater.
The Triad Farm Foundation at a glance
In short: The Triad Farm Foundation gave $46K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,500
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,550
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $980,252
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Triad Farm Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 405 Durham Road, Riegelsville, PA 18077
Phone: (610) 691-3450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Triad Farm Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McDowell Volunteer Fire Company ($10K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania (51% of grant dollars), Virginia (33%), and Florida (16%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Triad Farm Foundation gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2024) to $57K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDowell Volunteer Fire Company McDowell, VA | Fire Truck and Equipment to Protect the Public | $10,000 |
| Becoming Foundation Inc Riverside, PA | Becoming Fund | $5,000 |
| Cedar Key Historical Society Cedar Key, FL | Historical Preservation | $5,000 |
| Durham Historical Society Durham Township, PA | Historical Preservation | $5,000 |
| Highland Historical Society McDowell, VA | Historical Preservation | $5,000 |
| Rino Foundation Allentown, PA | Community Programs and Education | $5,000 |
| Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center Chalfont, PA | Rehabilitation Support | $3,000 |
| Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company Nazareth, PA | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Bethlehem, PA | Historical Preservation | $2,500 |
| Ruta Teatral Inc Bay Harbor Islands, FL | Theater | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $980,252 | $71,310 | $79,319 | $45,500 | 10 | $68,947 | $52,684 | $50,174 |
| 2023 | $988,261 | $32,286 | $63,028 | $57,000 | 14 | $58,060 | $42,912 | $49,460 |
| 2022 | $896,105 | $899,949 | $3,844 | — | — | — | $16,128 | $42,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Triad Farm Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 giving included grants to fire companies, historical societies and museums, a wildlife rehabilitation and education center, and organizations offering community programs, education, and theater.
The supported organizations describe their own work in varied terms. McDowell Volunteer Fire Company says it provides fire protection to local residences and businesses; Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company describes fire suppression, rescue, and life-support services. Highland Historical Society says it preserves Highland County’s history for present and future generations. Becoming Foundation describes work involving religious teaching, spiritual growth, and community transformation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $45,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to McDowell Volunteer Fire Company for a fire truck and equipment to protect the public; $5,000 each to Becoming Foundation, Cedar Key Historical Society, Durham Historical Society, Highland Historical Society, and Rino Foundation; and $3,000 to AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jennifer Talley Ruhle is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Triad Farm Foundation is led by Jennifer Talley Ruhle, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Talley Ruhle
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Triad Farm Foundation
How much does The Triad Farm Foundation give each year?
The Triad Farm Foundation gave $46K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 14 grants.
What is The Triad Farm Foundation's typical grant size?
The Triad Farm Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,550, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Triad Farm Foundation give grants?
The Triad Farm Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were McDowell, VA (2 grants).
Does The Triad Farm Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Triad Farm Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Historical Preservation" (4 grants).
Who are The Triad Farm Foundation's largest grantees?
The Triad Farm Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include McDowell Volunteer Fire Company ($10,000), Becoming Foundation Inc ($5,000) and Cedar Key Historical Society ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Triad Farm Foundation?
The Triad Farm Foundation reported $980K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Triad Farm Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 giving included grants to fire companies, historical societies and museums, a wildlife rehabilitation and education center, and organizations offering community programs, education, and theater. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Triad Farm Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Triad Farm Foundation's EIN?
The Triad Farm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4083994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Triad Farm Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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