Ruth Lee Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ruth Lee Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,557 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $32,500. 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$111,557
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$32,500
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,734 the year before.
18% 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 | $93,186 | 17 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $100,734 | 17 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $111,557 | 17 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Ruth Lee Charitable Trust 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 Lee Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 13 | $61,057 |
| Georgia | 3 | $42,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan Fund | General operating | $32,500 |
| Alabama Shakespeare Festival | General operating | $15,000 |
| Heart of Alabama Food Bank | General operating | $10,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | Scholarships | $8,500 |
| Faulkner University | General operating | $6,557 |
| Lunches for Learning Inc | General operating | $6,000 |
| Montgomery Area Council on Aging | General operating | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts | General operating | $5,000 |
| Elba Church of Christ | General operating | $4,000 |
| Opp Church of Christ | General operating | $4,000 |
| The Preschool | General operating | $3,500 |
| Montgomery YMCA | General operating | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $2,500 |
| Montgomery Capital Rotary | Gala | $2,500 |
| Union Church Cemetery | General operating | $1,500 |
| Harmony Baptist Church | Cemetery fund | $1,000 |
| Orion Baptist Cemetery Trust | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine R Hill
- Susan L Runkle
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Lee Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth Lee Charitable Trust give?
$111,557 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Ruth Lee Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine R Hill (Co-Trustee) and Susan L Runkle (Co-Trustee).
What does Ruth Lee Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.