Ruark Foundation
Historical FunderTunkhannock, Pennsylvania · EIN 87-3983456 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $63,255.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM RUARK |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 SHORE DRIVE, TUNKHANNOCK PA 18657 |
| Phone | 5708332767 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Healthcare | Sayre, PA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Kunkle Fire & Ambulance | Dallas, PA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Marley's Mission | Clarks Summit, PA | Unrestricted | $63,255 |
| Wyoming County Fair | Meshoppen, PA | Unrestricted | $33,491 |
| Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen | Tunkhannock, PA | Unrestricted | $12,390 |
| The Wright Center | Scranton, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Elk Lake Warrior Empowerment Fund | Montrose, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Patriots Cove | Noxen, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tunkhannock Ambulance Association | Tunkhannock, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wyoming County United Way | Tunkhannock, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tunkhannock Area School District | Tunkhannock, PA | Unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $315,386 | 11 |
| 2024 | $383,459 | 12 |
| 2023 | $191,548 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3983456
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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