Thomas G Aruth Foundation
Thomas G Aruth Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sun City West, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $689K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $31K.
Thomas G Aruth Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas G Aruth Foundation gave $66K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,000
- +65.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,200
- -34.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $688,991
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas G Aruth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Archway Classical Academy ($25K). Together the top 5 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas G Aruth Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $86K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archway Classical Academy Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Church of Saint Anne Fair Lawn, NJ | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ample Harvest Newfoundland, NJ | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Camp Yavneh Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $688,991 | $50,098 | $94,842 | $66,000 | 5 | $79,703 | $30,749 | $66,113 |
| 2024 | $734,235 | $39,948 | $67,297 | $40,000 | 2 | $53,475 | $29,541 | $60,952 |
| 2023 | $761,382 | $65,427 | $110,381 | $85,700 | 4 | $97,825 | $18,750 | $64,809 |
| 2022 | $1,204,377 | $42,436 | $116,401 | $78,300 | 4 | $97,300 | $11,230 | $69,485 |
| 2021 | $1,278,342 | $1,230,599 | $15,615 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $8,459 | $24,310 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas G Aruth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas G Aruth Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Morris Leo Greb
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $12K (2025)
Richard J. Nadler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Richard J Nadler (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas G Aruth Foundation
How much does Thomas G Aruth Foundation give each year?
Thomas G Aruth Foundation gave $66K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is Thomas G Aruth Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas G Aruth Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas G Aruth Foundation give grants?
Thomas G Aruth Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (38%) and New York (15%).
Does Thomas G Aruth Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas G Aruth Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas G Aruth Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas G Aruth Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Archway Classical Academy ($25,000), The Church of Saint Anne ($15,000) and Ample Harvest ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas G Aruth Foundation?
Thomas G Aruth Foundation reported $689K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Thomas G Aruth Foundation's EIN?
Thomas G Aruth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6849876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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