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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 94-2922158

R Ruth Foundation

A private foundation in Paradise Valley, AZ. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 57 grants and $32,345 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $32,345

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $631,760
  • Tax year 2023

    $35,770

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $628,803
  • Tax year 2022

    $37,770

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $642,122
  • Tax year 2021

    $38,020

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $675,166
  • Tax year 2020

    $35,000

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $659,534
  • Tax year 2019

    $34,220

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $708,074
  • Tax year 2018

    $35,520

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $688,376

Grants paid in 2024

57 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. National Historical Fire FounPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,500
  2. St Barnabas on the DesertParadise Valley, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,500
  3. St Croix Animal Welfare CenterKingshill, VI

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,250
  4. Americans UnitedWasington, DC

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,000
  5. Amigos BravosTaos, NM

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,000
  6. Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin IslandsFrederiksted, VI

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,000
  7. Planned ParenthoodPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,000
  8. Rio Fernando Fire DistrictTaos, NM

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,000
  9. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,000
  10. The Anza Trail Coalition of ArizonaTubac, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $1,000
  11. Women's Board of Barrows NeuroPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $800
  12. Boys and Girls Club of Santa CruzNogales, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $750
  13. ALS AssociationPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purposefor use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  14. American Red CrossPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  15. American RiversWashington, DC

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  16. Animal League of Green ValleyGreen Valley, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  17. Arizona Public MediaTucson, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  18. Art AmbassadorNovato, CA

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  19. Az CNTR Law in Public InterestPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  20. Border Community AllianceTubac, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  21. Center for Food SafetySan Francisco, CA

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  22. Central Az Shelter ServicesPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  23. Community Garden of TubacGreen Valley, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  24. Desert Botanical GardensaguaroPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  25. Disabled American VetsGlendale, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  26. Dreamtree ProjectTaos, NM

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  27. Equine Spirit SanctuaryRNCH de Taos, NM

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  28. Equine Voices of AmadoAmado, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  29. Friends of the Crisis NurseryPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  30. Gospel Rescue MissionTucson, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  31. Hospice of the ValleyPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  32. Kino Border InitiativeTucson, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  33. League of Conservation VotersWashington, DC

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  34. Recording for the BlindPeoria, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  35. Salvation ArmyPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  36. Save Our SchoolsTempe, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  37. Southwest IndiansGallup, NM

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  38. St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  39. St Mary's Food BankPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  40. The Kenmore AssociationFredericksburg, VA

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  41. Tubac Center for the ArtsTubac, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  42. Valley of the Sun United WayPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  43. Amado Community Food BankAmado, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  44. Tubac Community Center FoundationTubac, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $500
  45. The Phoenix ZooPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $420
  46. Friends of the Tubac PresidioTubac, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $400
  47. Scottsdale Boys & Girls ClubScottsdale, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $325
  48. Camelot HorsemanshipScottsdale, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $300
  49. Easter Seal SocietyPhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $300
  50. Carmelite MonasterySanta Fe, NM

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $250
  51. O'Connor HousePhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $250
  52. Operation SmileVirginia BCH, VA

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $250
  53. Phoenix TheatrePhoenix, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $250
  54. Arizona Historical SocietyTempe, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $200
  55. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $200
  56. San Xavier PreservationTucson, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $200
  57. Tubac Historical SocietyTubac, AZ

    For use in its tax-exempt purpose

    $200

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals4 grants $2,67030% of the total
  2. Crime and legal aid1 grant $1,00011% of the total
  3. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $1,00011% of the total
  4. Human services2 grants $1,00011% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $5006% of the total
  6. Environment1 grant $5006% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $2,20025% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arizona40 grants $21,395
  2. New Mexico6 grants $3,750
  3. District of Columbia4 grants $2,500
  4. U.S. Virgin Islands2 grants $2,250
  5. Alabama1 grant $1,000
  6. Virginia2 grants $750
  7. California1 grant $500
  8. New York1 grant $200

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Edmund T Allen IIIPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Edward VillanuevaDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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