The Ruth Turner Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 23-7240889 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$225K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| The Sisterhood Is Global Institute Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Fountain House Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Riverdale Senior Services Inc | Bronx, NY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Business & Human Rights Resource Centre US Ltd | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Girls Educational and Mentoring Services Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corp | Mount Kisco, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fund for Womens Equality Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nyu Langone Medical Center | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Womens Media Center | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $335,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $255,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642659349101154
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7240889
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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