Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc
Historical FunderChippewa Falls, Wisconsin · EIN 39-0806178 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$29.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $27,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JULENE BOWE |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 N BRIDGE ST, CHIPPEWA FALLS WI 54729 |
| Phone | 7157236618 |
| Form and materials | -NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION -MARITAL STATUS -NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL -LIST OF ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS AT SCHOOL AND IN COMMUNITY -COLLEGE YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, MAJOR -GRADUATION DATE -FULL TIME OR PART TIME STUDENT AND EXPLANATION -EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION -ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID AND SUBMIT A COPY OF THE FAFSA REPORT WITH APPLICATION -PARENTAL STATUS (DIVORCED, DECEASED, STEP, OTHER) -PARENTAL INFORMATION -FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEING PROVIDED FROM FAMILY -STATEMENT OF NEED - EXPLAIN ANY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT IMPACT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION BUT MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS ON THE STUDENT AID REPORT. -LIST OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES -OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS -ESTIMATE OF TUITION AND OTHER EXPENSES -COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADES |
| Deadlines | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JUNE EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | RESIDENTS OF CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WI ARE PREFERRED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Village | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $192,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Chippewa Valley | Eau Claire, WI | Aid and assist | $75,000 |
| Family Support Center | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $50,000 |
| Feed My People Food Bank | Eau Claire, WI | Aid and assist | $50,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Chippewa Falls | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $50,000 |
| Chippewa Youth Hockey Association | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $41,667 |
| Chippewa Falls Area Senior Center | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $30,000 |
| Valley Vineyard Food Pantry | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $30,000 |
| Le Philips Cdc Outreach | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $28,000 |
| Bloomernew Auburn Food Pantry | Bloomer, WI | Aid and assist | $27,000 |
| Bright Smiles | Bloomer, WI | Aid and assist | $25,000 |
| Agnes' Table & Community Center | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $21,000 |
| Come Now & Eat Food Pantry | Cadott, WI | Aid and assist | $20,000 |
| Jim Falls Community Food Pantry | Jim Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $16,000 |
| Stanley Area Food Pantry | Stanley, WI | Aid and assist | $16,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $15,851 |
| Chippewa River Industries | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $15,000 |
| St Francesca Food Pantry | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $15,000 |
| Chippewa Valley Free Clinic | Eau Claire, WI | Aid and assist | $12,500 |
| Cadott Community Food Pantry | Cadott, WI | Aid and assist | $10,000 |
| Cornell Food Pantry | Cornell, WI | Aid and assist | $10,000 |
| Curtie Cares Inc | Bloomer, WI | Aid and assist | $10,000 |
| Literacy Chippewa Valley | Eau Claire, WI | Aid and assist | $10,000 |
| Open Door Clinic | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $10,000 |
| English Lutheran Bateman Pantry Pals | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $8,000 |
| Fruit of the Vine Food Pantry | Stanley, WI | Aid and assist | $8,000 |
| Lake Holcombe Food Pantry | Holcombe, WI | Aid and assist | $8,000 |
| Veterans Housing & Recovery Meal Program | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $8,000 |
| American Legion Post 77 | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $5,400 |
| Chippewa Area History Center | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $5,000 |
| Spirit of Christmas | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $5,000 |
| Carelink | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $3,000 |
| Chippewa Co Adult Special Olympics | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $2,500 |
| Chippewa County Human Services | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $2,057 |
| Chippewa County Dept of Public Health | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $2,000 |
| Central Lutheran Church | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $1,272 |
| Alano Club 76 Inc | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $1,000 |
| American Legion Auxiliary-Unit 77 | Chippewa Falls, WI | Aid and assist | $400 |
The return also lists 93 grants to individuals ($166,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,007,147 | 132 |
| 2023 | $977,702 | 147 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512739349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-0806178
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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