Ruth E Brookshire Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLebanon, Indiana · EIN 35-2007869 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County Senior Services | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $20,000 |
| Lebanon Boys & Girls Club | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $15,000 |
| Lebanon Education Foundation | Lebanon, IN | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Boone County Historical Society | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $10,000 |
| Shalom House | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $10,000 |
| Lebanon Public Library | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $10,000 |
| Oak Hill Cemetary Foundation | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $5,000 |
| The Caring Center | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $5,000 |
| Wave | Thorntown, IN | Programming | $5,000 |
| Sullivan Munce Cultural Center | Zionsville, IN | Arts Cultural Programming | $4,000 |
| Love Inc | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $3,000 |
| Sylvia's Place | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $3,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Lebanon, IN | Programming | $2,000 |
| Thorntown Historical Society | Thorntown, IN | Programming | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $64,100 | 14 |
| 2023 | $80,282 | 16 |
| 2021 | $63,470 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622469349100322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2007869
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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