Ruth Lee Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 46-7301897 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$112K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,557.
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
82% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan Fund | Peachtree Corners, GA | General operating | $32,500 |
| Alabama Shakespeare Festival | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Heart of Alabama Food Bank | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | Charleston, SC | Scholarships | $8,500 |
| Faulkner University | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $6,557 |
| Lunches for Learning Inc | Roswell, GA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Montgomery Area Council on Aging | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Elba Church of Christ | Elba, AL | General operating | $4,000 |
| Opp Church of Christ | Opp, AL | General operating | $4,000 |
| The Preschool | Atlanta, GA | General operating | $3,500 |
| Montgomery YMCA | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Montgomery Capital Rotary | Montgomery, AL | Gala | $2,500 |
| Union Church Cemetery | Georgiana, AL | General operating | $1,500 |
| Harmony Baptist Church | Troy, AL | Cemetery fund | $1,000 |
| Orion Baptist Cemetery Trust | Troy, AL | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,557 | 17 |
| 2024 | $100,734 | 17 |
| 2023 | $93,186 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349101114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-7301897
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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