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Avery Les And Ruth Charitable Trust is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Melvin L Anthony. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Indiana. According to available records, Avery Les And Ruth Charitable Trust has made 18 grants totaling $684K, with a median grant of $31K. The foundation has distributed between $211K and $248K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $248K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $21K to $62K, with an average award of $38K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Missouri and Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$29K
Average Grant
$35K
Largest Grant
$53K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Avery Les And Ruth Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, IN.
Avery Les And Ruth Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $684K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $31K, with an average of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from $21K to $62K.
Avery Les And Ruth Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Avery Les And Ruth Charitable Trust is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $55K | $0 | $55K |
Total Giving
$283K
Total Assets
$3.8M
Fair Market Value
$4.7M
Net Worth
$3.8M
Grants Paid
$225K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$179K
Distribution Amount
$218K
Total: $927K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$684K
Average Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$31K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$62K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Church Mo World ReliefGENERAL OPERATING | St Louis, MO | $56K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Church Mo SynodGENERAL OPERATING | St Louis, MO | $56K | 2023 |
| Washington Pub Lib Dev FdGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, MO | $34K | 2023 |
| Concordia SeminaryGENERAL OPERATING | Saint Louis, MO | $28K | 2023 |
| Concordia Theological SeminaryGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Wayne, IN | $28K | 2023 |
| Immanuel Lutheran ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, MO | $23K | 2023 |