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The Howard Ruth S Family Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants solely by invitation. In the filing year 2024, the Trust paid a total of $220.9K across six grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS
Lexington, KY
$397.8K
26%

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Washington, DC
$384.5K
25%

METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME
Waco, TX
$131.9K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$15.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST?
No. HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST give?
HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Kentucky, 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 HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST make each year?
In 2024, HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $221 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, and METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST?
HOWARD RUTH S FAMILY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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