Avery Les and Ruth Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 47-3403398 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$228K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$28,500
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $28,497 and $57,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Church Mo Synod | St Louis, MO | General operating | $57,000 |
| Lutheran Church Mo World Relief | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $57,000 |
| Washington Pub Lib Dev Fd | Washington, MO | General operating | $34,200 |
| Concordia Seminary | St Louis, MO | General operating | $28,500 |
| Concordia Theological Seminary | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $28,497 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Washington, MO | General operating | $22,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,997 | 6 |
| 2024 | $211,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349103199
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3403398
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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