Ruths Way Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$459K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Ruths Way Inc?
Ruths Way Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Hansen Foundation ($80K), Hillman Family Foundations ($77K), The Pittsburgh Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $459K in grants to Ruths Way Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen Foundation | $80,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $77,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | $70,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Poise Foundation | $53,500 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Fisa Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | $28,500 | 3 | 2019–2024 |
| Ovid D Robinson Charitable Trust | $28,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Pittsburgh Indian Community and Friends | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| James Frances McCandless Trust | $12,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Audia Foundation | $10,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Grable Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Forbes Funds | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The H Glenn Sample Jr MD Memorial Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tickets for Kids Foundation | $5,250 | 1 | 2019 |
| Andrew R & Dorothy L Cochrane | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Dollar Bank Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2025) to $134K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
What grants has Ruths Way Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ovid D Robinson Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Audia Foundation | GENERAL | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Hansen Foundation | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Poise Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT AN ALL-GIRLS BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL SOCIAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Hillman Family Foundations | THE ACHIEVEMENT CONSULTATION PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Audia Foundation | GENERAL | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Pittsburgh Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Hillman Family Foundations | YOUTH-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS 2021 COHORT | $24,000 |
| 2023 | Fisa Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR BLACK GIRLS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Ovid D Robinson Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,500 |
| 2023 | The Forbes Funds | SUPPORT A SHARED DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING PLAN TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND BRIDGE A MENTAL HEALTH GAP | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Audia Foundation | GENERAL | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Hillman Family Foundations | YOUTH-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS 2021 COHORT | $24,000 |
| 2022 | Poise Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Audia Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Hansen Foundation | HEALTH & WELFARE | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Pittsburgh Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Hillman Family Foundations | YOUTH-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS 2021 COHORT | $24,000 |
| 2021 | Fisa Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR GIRLS | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The H Glenn Sample Jr MD Memorial Fund | ACHIEVEMENT CONSULTATION | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Andrew R & Dorothy L Cochrane | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION - NO RESTRICTION | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Audia Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Pittsburgh Indian Community and Friends | Serve between 100 - 200 at-risk female youth in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, and surrounding areas and their guardians/family members, with Achievement Consultation services that include an assessment of family needs and provisions of necessary referrals. - Identify and address female youths' behavioral health issues - Provide access to life-essential services, (i.e., mental health resources, housing/shelter, food, etc.,) for at-risk youth and their families via our myriad of collaborative partnerships - Assist victims of trauma and abuse with provision of specialized trainings & resources - Increase female youth awareness of the signs of abusive relationships and how to seek help - Provision of SAT/ACT prep books - Provision of academic tutors/tutoring services - Train a minimum of 200 female youth in financial literacy topics like opening a bank account, saving for higher education, or starting a business | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Poise Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,500 |
| 2020 | Audia Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Dollar Bank Foundation | ASSISTANCE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | $1,000 |
| 2019 | James Frances McCandless Trust | LIFE SKILLS F/GIRLS & AC | $12,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ruths Way Inc?
Ruths Way Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Hansen Foundation ($80K), Hillman Family Foundations ($77K), The Pittsburgh Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $459K in grants to Ruths Way Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Ruths Way Inc's largest funder?
Hansen Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Ruths Way Inc, with $80K across 2 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Ruths Way Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $459K in grants to Ruths Way Inc across 32 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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