Melinda and Charles Ruperto Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 85-2670541 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$79K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Des Moines, IA | To assist in funding culture and botony in the greater des moines area | $45,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | To assist in funding culture and fine arts in the greater des moines area | $12,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center | Des Moines, IA | To assist in funding culture and fine arts in the greater des moines area | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse | Des Moines, IA | To assist in funding culture and fine arts in the greater des moines area | $5,000 |
| Fordham University | New York, NY | To support culture and humanities for students of fordham university | $5,000 |
| Marsha P Johnson Institute | Richmond, CA | To assist in raising awareness for issues surrounding the lgbqt community | $5,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Des Moines, IA | To assist in funding culture and fine arts in the greater des moines area | $1,000 |
| Iowa Public Television | Johnston, IA | To assist in funding culture and fine arts in the greater des moines area | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $15,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630599349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2670541
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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