The Fruth Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBonita Springs, Florida · EIN 71-0956112 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$59.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
68% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General support | $1,883,274 |
| The Drexel Fund | Seattle, WA | To expand high quality private school options in florida | $350,000 |
| New Horizons of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | General support | $50,000 |
| Edadvance | Litchfield, CT | Supporting a student's tuition for spring and fall | $11,970 |
| Grassroots Baseball | San Francisco, CA | Support of women in baseball | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Fort Myers, FL | 2023 campaign | $10,000 |
| The Healdsburg School | Healdsburg, CA | 2023 annual fund | $10,000 |
| United Way of Lee County | Fort Myers, FL | 2024 annual fund drive | $10,000 |
| Nch Center for Philanthropy | Naples, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Playing for Life Foundation | Park City, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| Als Association | Arlington, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Lutz, FL | General support | $1,500 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Membership dues | $1,500 |
| Macias Wildlife Society of Bonita Bay | Bonita Springs, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Sonoma Art School | Healdsburg, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Peter Frates Foundation | Beverly, MA | General support | $666 |
| The 74 Media | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | General support | $250 |
| Bonneville Charitable Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,359,410 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,798,885 | 14 |
| 2022 | $782,246 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349101121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0956112
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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