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James A Ruppe Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Mcdermott Will & Emery. It holds total assets of $7.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $2.9M in 2011 to $6.8M in 2023. 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and Florida. According to available records, James A Ruppe Foundation has made 177 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.1M in 2022 to $680K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $178K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 86 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Minnesota, Florida, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$132K
Based on 48 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.
James A Ruppe Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 177 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, MN, FL.
James A Ruppe Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 177 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $178K.
James A Ruppe Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James A Ruppe Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Ruppe | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$694K
Total Assets
$6.8M
Fair Market Value
$11.7M
Net Worth
$6.8M
Grants Paid
$680K
Contributions
$637K
Net Investment Income
$289K
Distribution Amount
$630K
Total: $5.1M
Total Grants
177
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
86
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL MEDICAL USE | Rochester, MN | $178K | 2023 |
| Bay Cliff Health CampEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Big Bay, MI | $55K | 2023 |
| Calumet TownshipCOMMUNITY CARE FUND | Calumet, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Co-Cathedral Of St John TheRELIGIOUS | Rochester, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Michigan Tech FundEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Houghton, MI | $18K | 2023 |
| Omega HouseHOSPICE CARE | Houghton, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| St Albert The Great UniversityRELIGIOUS | Houghton, MI | $13K | 2023 |
| Calumet High SchoolEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Calumet, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| Gogebic Community CollegeEDUCATION PURPOSES | Ironwood, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| Clk FoundationEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Calumet, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseGENERAL MEDICAL USE | Rochester, MN | $12K | 2023 |
| The Boggy Creek Gang Inc (CampEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Eustis, FL | $11K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalGENERAL MEDICAL USE | Memphis, TN | $11K | 2023 |
| Clk Council Of ChurchesFOOD PANTRY | Calumet, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Copper Country Angel MissionCLOTHING/FEEDING THE POOR | Calumet, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Copper Country Senior Meals IncELDERLY CARE | Hancock, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Copper Shores Community HealthCOMMUNITY CARE FUND | Hancock, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Keweenaw Area Community FoundationAHMEEK ICE RINK | Hancock, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of ElderlyHANDICAP/ELDERLY CARE | Hancock, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Lake Superior Bible CampRELIGIOUS | Eagle River, MI | $9K | 2023 |
| Nmu FoundationEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Marquette, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| Covenant House FloridaRUNAWAY/HOMELESS YOUTH | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Horizons Alternative High SchoolEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Mohawk, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| Calumet TheatreBUILDING IMPROVEMENTS | Calumet, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| St Sebastian Catholic ChurchRELIGIOUS | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $7K | 2023 |
| Communty Foundation Of BrowardCOMMUNITY CHARITIES | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $7K | 2023 |
| St Ignatius Loyola ParishRELIGIOUS | Houghton, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| Houghton County Medical CareHANDICAP/ELDERLY CARE | Hancock, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| Bhk Foundation (BaragaEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Houghton, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| 31 Backpacks IncCHILDHOOD HUNGER | Houghton, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| Dial HelpSUICIDE PERVENTION | Houghton, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Lake Linden-Hubbell Public SchoolsEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Lake Linden, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Copper Country Habitat For HumanityBUILDING IMPROVEMENTS | Houghton, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundANIMAL CARE | Washington, DC | $6K | 2023 |
| Big Borthers Big Sisters Of TheEDUCATION PURPOSES | Houghton, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Broward CountyCOMMUNITY CARE FUND | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $6K | 2023 |
| School Sisters Of Notre DameRELIGIOUS | Wauwatosa, WI | $6K | 2023 |
| Barbara Kettle GundlachDOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS | Calumet, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Broward Public LibraryPUBLIC LIBRARY | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Holy Cross HospitalGENERAL MEDICAL USE | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Houghton County Historical SocietyHISTORICAL PRESERVATION | Lake Linden, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Mainstreet CalumetHISTORICAL PRESERVATION | Calumet, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Keweenaw Heritage CenterHISTORICAL PRESERVATION | Calumet, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Upper Peninsula Honor FlightHONOR FLIGHTS FOR VETERANS | Gladstone, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Grow & Lead Community & Youth DevEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Marquette, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart ChurchRELIGIOUS | Calumet, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Simple Kindness For Youth IncCOMMUNITY CARE FUND | Hancock, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Calumet Art CenterCOMMUNITY CARE FUND | Calumet, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Calumet Figure Skating ClubYOUTH ATHLETICS | Calumet, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Star Childrens Bereavement ServicesCHILD BEREAVEMENT CAMP | Marquette, MI | $3K | 2023 |