Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,700 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$210,700
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $181,918 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $181,918 | 24 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $210,700 | 25 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation 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 Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $170,500 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health Foundation | To support the strategic priorities of orlando health through philanthropy. This is accomplished through special events and annual major and planned gift fundraising efforts. | $50,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | The mission of the stephen siller tunnel to towers foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller, who laid down his life to save others on september 11, 2001 we also honor our military, and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country | $20,000 |
| Better Man Ministries Inc | Encouraging men to be better through the acceptance of jesus christ, the annual better man event encourages men to develop and engage their faith. | $12,500 |
| Florida Family Policy Council | Support and strengthen families through education. | $10,000 |
| Grace Medical Home | The organization supports and furthers the interests of grace medical home, inc, a florida not-for-profit corporation that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code | $10,000 |
| Kingdom Encounters International Co | Spreading the gospel by means of evangelism on a global level. | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Donor Ministries | Samaritan's purse is a nondenominational evangelical christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world with the purpose of sharing god's love though his son, jesus christ. | $10,000 |
| Walking the Text | The organization provides biblical resources through online teachings, podcasts, seminars, study trips, and videos that help people to understand the bible more thoroughly from its original cultural, historical, and geographical context in order for them to understand and live out its teachings and principles better. | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusades for Christ Inc | Win, build and send christ-centered multiplying disciples who launch spiritual movements. | $6,000 |
| Choices Woman's Clinic | Provide free services to the community to those experiencing unplanned pregnancy | $5,000 |
| Dunklin Memorial Church Inc | We are a christian regeneration program for men in addiction. We offer a 11-month long residential program where men can be rescued (from themselves and their addiction), redeemed (to a right relationship with jesus, set free from bondage), and restored (to their families and friends), through the message of the gospel. | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Life Ministries | Men's program of recovery from alcohol/drug addiction | $5,000 |
| Harbor House of Central Florida | Harbor house strives to prevent and break the cycle of domestic abuse through empowerment-based programs, advocacy, education, and community involvment. | $5,000 |
| Man in the Mirror | For every church to disciple every man. | $5,000 |
| Museum of the Bible | The museum of the bible is an innovative, global, and educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the bible. | $5,000 |
| Nathaniel's Hope | Celebrates special needs children & their families, also sends missionaries & mission teams | $5,000 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission | To bring the hungry, hurting, and homeless to a new life, new goals, and a new future in christ. | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | "doing the most good." these four words sum up our goal to feed, to clothe, to comfort, to care. To rebuild broken homes and broken lives. By walking with the addicted, we can lead them to recovery. In fighting hunger and poverty, we can feed and nurture the spirit. And in living and sharing the christian gospel by meeting tangible needs, we give the world a lasting display of the love behind our beliefs. | $5,000 |
| Servants Heart Ministry | Servant's heart ministry is a faith-based organization that provides hunger relief solutions for various community partners who deliver groceries to those in need. Unlike a food pantry, we train and equip individuals and local organizations on how to serve the need and bring accountability to their circumstances. | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | See schedule oas expressions of god's healing love, witnessed through the ministry of jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. | $5,000 |
| Benji Watson Cancer Foundation | We provide financial assistance to help families affected by pediatric cancer cover their everyday expenses. | $2,500 |
| Liberty Counsel Inc | The organization advances religious freedom, the sanctity of human life, and the family by providing pro bono litigation, education, and policy on these and related topics. | $2,500 |
| Ucf Foundation Inc | To encourage, steward & celebrate contributions from alumni & friends to support ucf. | $2,000 |
| Highlands Biological Foundation | To actively promote and support biological research and education in the southern appalachians. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Harrell
- Ruth A Harrell
- Yolanda Harrell-Jones
Questions people ask
Does Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation give?
$210,700 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert S Harrell (Director, Treasurer), Ruth A Harrell (Director, President) and Yolanda Harrell-Jones (Director, Secretary).
What does Bob and Ruthie Harrell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and human services.