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Ruth Family Foundation

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Woodstock, Illinois · EIN 99-4914225 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$51K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$65K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.

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.

  • Arts & Culture2
  • Human Services2
  • Children & Youth1
  • Education1
  • Health1
  • Mental Health1

Where it gives

7% of grants went outside Illinois.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
First Congregational ChurchHuntley, ILIn support of organization's mission$13,000
University of Illinois FoundationChicago, ILIn support of organization's mission$5,500
100 Club of IllinoisChicago, ILIn support of organization's mission$5,000
Mchenry County Farm BureauWoodstock, ILIn support of organization's mission$2,500
Pioneer Center for Human ResourcesMchenry, ILIn support of organization's mission$2,500
Mchenry County Fair FoundationWoodstock, ILIn support of organization's mission$2,250
Mchenry County Historical SocietyUnion, ILIn support of organization's mission$2,200
Gigi's PlayhouseMchenry, ILIn support of organization's mission$2,000
Northwestern MedicineChicago, ILIn support of organization's mission$2,000
Rotary of Marco IslandMarco Island, FLIn support of organization's mission$2,000
Veteran's Path to HopeCrystal Lake, ILIn support of organization's mission$1,200
The Nicolas D Sergi FoundationOak Brook, ILIn support of organization's mission$1,036
Jack Bear FoundationWestern Springs, ILIn support of organization's mission$1,000
Mchenry County 4H Youth FoundationWoodstock, ILIn support of organization's mission$1,000
The Community Foundation of Mchenry CountyWoodstock, ILIn support of organization's mission$1,000
The Huntley Historical SocietyHuntley, ILIn support of organization's mission$1,000
Woodstock Food PantryWoodstock, ILIn support of organization's mission$1,000
Family Health PartnershipCrystal Lake, ILIn support of organization's mission$750
Give Love for LifePoplar Grove, ILIn support of organization's mission$500
Huntley American LegionHuntley, ILIn support of organization's mission$500
Huntley Fall FestivalHuntley, ILIn support of organization's mission$500
Huntley Youth FootballHuntley, ILIn support of organization's mission$500
Prairie Isle - Veteran's SalutePrairie Grove, ILIn support of organization's mission$500
St Baldrick's FoundationMonrovia, CAIn support of organization's mission$500
St Thomas the Apostle SchoolCrystal Lake, ILIn support of organization's mission$500
Turning PointWoodstock, ILIn support of organization's mission$500
Illinois Sheriffs' AssociationSpringfield, ILIn support of organization's mission$300
Independence Health & TherapyWoodstock, ILIn support of organization's mission$250

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$51,48628
2024$2,1543

Sources

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