The Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDamariscotta, Maine · EIN 30-0097675 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$296K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $20,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Institute | Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $52,000 |
| Scripture Union USA | Valley Forge, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Christian Publication Resourch Foundation | West Linn, OR | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mckeen Study Center | Damariscotta, ME | New van | $20,000 |
| Joni & Friends New England | Agoura Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Goodwill Northern New England | Gorham, ME | Unrstricted | $20,000 |
| Trinity Cambridge Church | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chop Point | Woolwich, ME | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Care Net of Midcoast Maine | Brunswick, ME | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Life House Maine | Brunswick, ME | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bethlehem College & Seminary | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lincoln County Assembly of God | Damariscotta, ME | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Richmond Corner Baptist Church | Richmond, ME | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| New Canaan Church of God | Matapan, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Twin Villages Church | Damariscotta, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Living Waters Church of God in Christ | Mattapan, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mission to the World | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $254,650 | 18 |
| 2023 | $265,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601239349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0097675
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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