William and Ruth True Foundation
William and Ruth True Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $472K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $69K.
William and Ruth True Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Ruth True Foundation gave $69K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,600
- -73.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,300
- -73.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,300
- Total assets
- $472,499
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William and Ruth True Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington Henry Art Gallery Fund - Arts and Sciences ($49K). Together the top 2 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William and Ruth True Foundation gives
- Giving grew 151% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $263K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Henry Art Gallery Fund - Arts and Sciences Seattle, WA | Artwork donated to be used by the gallery for exhibition, instructional study and research. | $48,600 |
| Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Artwork donated to be used by the gallery for exhibition, instructional study and research. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $472,499 | $5,325 | $76,560 | $68,600 | 2 | $76,560 |
| 2023 | $519,407 | $4,000 | $264,903 | $262,500 | 2 | $264,903 |
| 2022 | $709,780 | — | $86,484 | $83,500 | 1 | $86,484 |
| 2021 | $788,174 | $-885,001 | $27,423 | $27,339 | 1 | $27,423 |
| 2020 | $1,700,598 | $4,000 | $41,269 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William and Ruth True Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth True
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William L. True
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 William and Ruth True Foundation
How much does William and Ruth True Foundation give each year?
William and Ruth True Foundation gave $69K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $263K across 2 grants.
How large is William and Ruth True Foundation?
William and Ruth True Foundation reported $472K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is William and Ruth True Foundation?
William and Ruth True Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $472K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does William and Ruth True Foundation operate?
William and Ruth True Foundation has awarded grants in California, Texas, Washington.
What is William and Ruth True Foundation's EIN?
William and Ruth True Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6563930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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