Ruth McC Tankersley Charitable Fnd
Preselected recipients only
Ruth McC Tankersley Charitable Fnd is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $950,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.7 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$950,000
- Assets$34.7 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.7 million the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.7 million | 48 | $36.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 43 | $34.9 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 43 | $34.7 million |
How to apply
Ruth McC Tankersley Charitable Fnd says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ruth McC Tankersley Charitable Fnd funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $1.5 million |
| Arizona | 16 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $755,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $750,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $270,000 |
| California | 2 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michaels Foundation | Grant for Veteran Well-Being Endowment Fund | $950,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Grant for general operating Exp | $700,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Cntr | Grant support general operating exp research | $700,000 |
| Michaels Foundation | Grant for Fundraising programs | $200,000 |
| The Gregory School | Grant to sup budget fin aid programs tutoring | $150,000 |
| St Matthews Episcopal Church Chand | Grant for ministry programs and interfaith miss | $150,000 |
| Community Fnd of Southern AZ | Grant Miller Luke Jakobsen Donor Advised Fund | $150,000 |
| Individual | Grant support general Operating Exp | $115,000 |
| Elusen Inc | Grant support Graphic Design prntg Ser | $104,000 |
| Michaels Foundation | Grant for fundraising programs | $100,000 |
| Community Fnd for Southern AZ | Grant money earmarked for the HM and LJ donor Fund | $96,000 |
| Michaels Foundation | Grant for support for Veterans | $86,000 |
| The Gregory School | Grant for interm Head of School | $85,000 |
| UA Foundation fbo Cooper Center | Grant assist in hiring Educ staff | $85,000 |
| St Michaels Parish Day School | Grant support Fac and Bldg improvements | $85,000 |
| Flandrau Science Center Planetarium | Grant in Sup Marine Disc Exh k-12 Educ Prog | $85,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Arizona | Grant support campus ministries | $80,000 |
| Individual | Grant to research patients and proj Alzheimers | $80,000 |
| The Intentional Man Project | Grant for updating equip skills training job Dev | $60,000 |
| Arizona Burn Foundation | Grant to support life of burn survivors | $50,000 |
| Tucson Childrens Museum | Grant for general operating exp arts STEM Exh | $50,000 |
| Chandler Center for the Arts | Grant for Connecting kids youth arts programs | $50,000 |
| Friends of Hutto Dog Park | Grant in support dog park and Equip | $50,000 |
| Tanglewood Music Center | Grant Music Center-Rubin | $50,000 |
| College Bound | Grant support Academic Mentoring | $40,000 |
| Friends Club | Grant for support early stages of dementia | $40,000 |
| Osceola for the Arts | Grant to support Visual arts programs | $40,000 |
| Individual | Grant Lit Training implem Sup Educ events | $30,000 |
| Cancer Support Community-PA Chapter | Grant provide Support programs | $25,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Grant wishes to children in treatment | $25,000 |
| Michaels Foundation | Grant to general operations | $25,000 |
| Chandler Center for the Arts | Grant to support Ashli St Armants project | $25,000 |
| Sugarloaf Citizens Association | Grant Expansion of regenerative Farming | $20,000 |
| Mission Edge San Deigo | Grant for ALS support therapy and Lifesaving Res | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Envir and Ed Fund | Funding Projects for teachers and students | $15,000 |
| Heavenly Hoofs Inc | Grant to support provide srvs to Veterans PTSD | $10,000 |
| Weymouth Center for the Arts | Grant Presv Conserv Boyds Hist home Grounds | $10,000 |
| The Carolina Philharmonic | Grant music education | $10,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Grant in Support Effec Def Leg regdggun safety | $10,000 |
| Sandhill Coalition | Grant reduce debt parish clergy renewal | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Helenbolt
- Margot Rubin
- Kristie Miller
- Mark Miller
- Michael Halle
Questions people ask
Does Ruth McC Tankersley Charitable Fnd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth McC Tankersley Charitable Fnd give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ruth McC Tankersley Charitable Fnd?
Its 2025 filing lists John Helenbolt (Trustee), Margot Rubin (Trustee), Kristie Miller (Trustee) and Mark Miller (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ruth McC Tankersley Charitable Fnd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans, science and research and environment and conservation.