James a Ruppe Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 52-7243982 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$626K
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$14.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General medical use | $180,184 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | Big Bay, MI | Educational purposes | $60,379 |
| Co-Cathedral of St John the Evangelist | Rochester, MN | Religious | $25,000 |
| Michigan Tech Fund | Houghton, MI | Educational purposes | $17,500 |
| Omega House | Houghton, MI | Hospice care | $16,000 |
| Calumet High School | Calumet, MI | Educational purposes | $13,000 |
| St Albert the Great University Parish | Houghton, MI | Religious | $13,000 |
| Clk Foundation | Calumet, MI | Educational purposes | $12,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General medical use | $12,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Rochester, MN | General medical use | $11,500 |
| The Boggy Creek Gang Inc (Camp Boggy Creek) | Eustis, FL | Educational purposes | $11,000 |
| Clk Council of Churches | Calumet, MI | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Copper Shores Community Health Foundation | Hancock, MI | Community care fund | $10,000 |
| Copper Country Senior Meals Inc | Hancock, MI | Elderly care | $10,000 |
| Gogebic Community College Foundation | Ironwood, MI | Education purposes | $10,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends of Elderly | Hancock, MI | Handicap/Elderly care | $10,000 |
| Copper Country Angel Mission | Calumet, MI | Clothing/Feeding the poor | $9,000 |
| Lake Superior Bible Camp Association (Gitchee Gumee) | Eagle River, MI | Religious | $9,000 |
| Nmu Foundation | Marquette, MI | Educational purposes | $8,500 |
| Covenant House Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Runaway/Homeless youth | $8,000 |
| Horizons Alternative High School | Calumet, MI | Educational purposes | $7,500 |
| Calumet Theatre | Calumet, MI | Building improvements | $7,000 |
| Communty Foundation of Broward | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Community charities | $7,000 |
| Houghton County Medical Care Facility | Hancock, MI | Handicap/Elderly care | $7,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Parish | Houghton, MI | Religious | $7,000 |
| St Sebastian Catholic Church | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Religious | $7,000 |
| 31 Backpacks Inc | Hancock, MI | Childhood hunger | $6,500 |
| Copper Shores Community Support & Outreach | Houghton, MI | Suicide pervention | $6,000 |
| Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools Foundation | Lake Linden, MI | Educational purposes | $6,000 |
| School Sisters of Notre Dame | Wauwatosa, WI | Religious | $6,000 |
| United Way of Broward County | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Community care fund | $6,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Animal care | $5,500 |
| Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home | Calumet, MI | Domestic violence victims | $5,000 |
| Bhk Foundation (Baraga Houghton Keweenaw Child Development Board Inc) | Houghton, MI | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Big Borthers Big Sisters of the Western Up (Up Kids) | Houghton, MI | Education purposes | $5,000 |
| Broward Public Library | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Public library | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General medical use | $4,500 |
| Copper Country Habitat for Humanity | Houghton, MI | Building improvements | $4,000 |
| Houghton County Historical Society | Lake Linden, MI | Historical preservation | $4,000 |
| Keweenaw Heritage Center | Calumet, MI | Historical preservation | $4,000 |
| Mainstreet Calumet | Calumet, MI | Historical preservation | $4,000 |
| Upper Peninsula Honor Flight | Gladstone, MI | Honor flights for veterans | $4,000 |
| Grow & Lead Community & Youth Dev | Marquette, MI | Educational purposes | $3,500 |
| Calumet Art Center | Calumet, MI | Community care fund | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Calumet, MI | Religious | $3,000 |
| Simple Kindness for Youth Inc | Hancock, MI | Community care fund | $3,000 |
| Baraga County Shelter Home | Lanse, MI | Domestic violence victims | $2,500 |
| Calumet Figure Skating Club | Calumet, MI | Youth athletics | $2,500 |
| Copper Country Suzuki Association | Houghton, MI | Musical education | $2,500 |
| Keweenaw Historical Society | Mohawk, MI | Historical preservation | $2,500 |
| Oakhouse Inc | Hancock, MI | Handicap care | $2,500 |
| Star Childrens Bereavement Services Inc | Marquette, MI | Child bereavement camp | $2,500 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Lake Linden, MI | Religious | $2,500 |
| Bootjack Fire & Rescue Foundation Inc | Lake Linden, MI | Community support | $2,000 |
| Camp Josh | Ontonagon, MI | Outdoor education | $2,000 |
| Copper Country Humane Society | Houghton, MI | Animal care | $2,000 |
| Copper Country Junior Hockey Association | Hancock, MI | Youth athletics | $2,000 |
| Evangel Community Church | Houghton, MI | Religious | $2,000 |
| Good Will Farm Association (Read to Ride Up Kids) | Houghton, MI | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Keweenaw Random Acts of Community Kindness Inc | Ahmeek, MI | Community support | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $625,563 | 63 |
| 2023 | $680,354 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522309349100812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-7243982
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.