Fred C Rutz Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-6521496 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$66K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,500.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Savior Ev Lutheran Church | Grove City, OH | Operating expenses & scholarships | $12,000 |
| Nmdp Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Cleveland, OH | Operating expenses | $9,500 |
| Martin Luther College | New Ulm, MN | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| St Lukes Lutheran Church | Reno, NV | Operating expenses | $5,500 |
| Truth in Love Ministries | Nampa, ID | Operating expenses | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary | Miquon, WI | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary | Miquon, WI | Libery fund | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Ministries Media Inc | Ft Wayne, IN | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens' Hospital | Columbus, OH | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Time of Grace | Milwaukee, WI | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel | Madison, WI | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Ohio Living Foundation | Columbus, OH | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Ablelight Foundation Inc | Watertown, WI | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Ernestines Daughter NFP | Calumet City, IL | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Operating expenses | $500 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Operating expenses | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $77,600 | 17 |
| 2023 | $81,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6521496
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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