AI Summary
The Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the trust disbursed a total of $253.6K across 14 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY
Chicago, IL
$214.4K
10%
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$195K
9%
Beverly Area Planning Association
Chicago, IL
$137.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST give?
RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2025, RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $254 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY, Beverly Arts Center of Chicago, and Beverly Area Planning Association. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST?
RUTH OLIVER SECORD PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.