Ruth a and Raymond a Reister Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 47-5516393 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$859K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | Endowment | $333,333 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | General operating | $60,000 |
| Next Step of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Humanities Center | St Paul, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Macphail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | Macphail northside youth | $50,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | Saint Paul, MN | Scholarships | $46,000 |
| Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp | Twin Lake, MI | General operating | $40,000 |
| Springboard for the Arts | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Fresh Energy | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Textile Center of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| V3 Sports Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Museum of Russian Art | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Essential Needs | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| MAD DADS of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| MicroGrants | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Bridge for Youth | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859,333 | 18 |
| 2024 | $789,433 | 16 |
| 2023 | $757,040 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102494
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5516393
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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