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Ruth Gutekunst Trust is a private trust based in PENNINGTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Merrill Lynch Trust Company. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $508K. 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. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Utah, Michigan. According to available records, Ruth Gutekunst Trust has made 21 grants totaling $253K, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $171K in 2022 to $82K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $15K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Texas, Michigan, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 7 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.
Ruth Gutekunst Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, TX, MI.
Ruth Gutekunst Trust has distributed a total of $253K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $15K.
Ruth Gutekunst Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruth Gutekunst Trust is headquartered in PENNINGTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of America N A | TRUSTEE | $28K | $0 | $28K |
Total Giving
$111K
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
$82K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$67K
Distribution Amount
$96K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$253K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee County Humane SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Burton, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Kanab, UT | $15K | 2023 |
| Chautauqua County Humane SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Jamestown, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Erie County SpcaGENERAL OPERATING | West Seneca, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| DawgsGENERAL OPERATING | Dalhart, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Heart Animal Rescue And Adoption TeamGENERAL OPERATING | Hamburg, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| 2nd Change Sheltering Network IncGENERAL OPERATING | Springbrook, NY | $4K | 2023 |