R Ruth Foundation
Invitation OnlyParadise Valley, Arizona · EIN 94-2922158 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$32K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$500
Total assets$722K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $500.
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
29% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Historical Fire Foun | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| St Barnabas on the Desert | Paradise Valley, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| St Croix Animal Welfare Center | Kingshill, VI | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Americans United | Wasington, DC | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Amigos Bravos | Taos, NM | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands | Frederiksted, VI | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Rio Fernando Fire District | Taos, NM | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Anza Trail Coalition of Arizona | Tubac, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Women's Board of Barrows Neuro | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $800 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz | Nogales, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $750 |
| Als Association | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purposefor use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Animal League of Green Valley | Green Valley, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Arizona Public Media | Tucson, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Art Ambassador | Novato, CA | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Az Cntr Law in Public Interest | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Border Community Alliance | Tubac, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Center for Food Safety | Washington, DC | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Central Az Shelter Services | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Community Garden of Tubac | Green Valley, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Desert Botanical Gardensaguaro | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Disabled American Vets | Glendale, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Dreamtree Project | Taos, NM | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Equine Spirit Sanctuary | Ranchos de Taos, NM | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Equine Voices of Amado | Amado, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Friends of the Crisis Nursery | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | Tucson, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Kino Border Initiative | Nogales, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| League of Conservation Voters | Washington, DC | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Recording for the Blind | Peoria, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Save Our Schools | Tempe, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Southwest Indians | Gallup, NM | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| The Kenmore Association | Fredericksburg, VA | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Tubac Center for the Arts | Tubac, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Amado Community Food Bank | Amado, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| Tubac Community Center Foundation | Tubac, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $500 |
| The Phoenix Zoo | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $420 |
| Friends of the Tubac Presidio | Tubac, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $400 |
| Scottsdale Boys & Girls Club | Scottsdale, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $325 |
| Camelot Horsemanship | Scottsdale, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $300 |
| Easter Seal Society | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $300 |
| Carmelite Monastery | Santa Fe, NM | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $250 |
| O'connor House | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $250 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $250 |
| Phoenix Theatre | Phoenix, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $250 |
| Arizona Historical Society | Tempe, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $200 |
| San Xavier Preservation | Tucson, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $200 |
| Tubac Historical Society | Tubac, AZ | For use in its tax-exempt purpose | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,345 | 57 |
| 2023 | $35,770 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541329349103964
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2922158
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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