James A Ruppe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James A Ruppe Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $625,563 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $180,184. 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$625,563
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$180,184
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $680,354 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $680,354 | 65 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $625,563 | 63 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
James A Ruppe 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 James A Ruppe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 48 | $335,379 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $216,684 |
| Florida | 8 | $49,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $12,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | General medical use | $180,184 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | Educational purposes | $60,379 |
| Co-Cathedral of St John the Evangelist | Religious | $25,000 |
| Michigan Tech Fund | Educational purposes | $17,500 |
| Omega House | Hospice care | $16,000 |
| Calumet High School | Educational purposes | $13,000 |
| St Albert the Great University Parish | Religious | $13,000 |
| CLK Foundation | Educational purposes | $12,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General medical use | $12,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General medical use | $11,500 |
| The Boggy Creek Gang Inc (Camp Boggy Creek) | Educational purposes | $11,000 |
| CLK Council of Churches | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Copper Shores Community Health Foundation | Community care fund | $10,000 |
| Copper Country Senior Meals Inc | Elderly care | $10,000 |
| Gogebic Community College Foundation | Education purposes | $10,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends of Elderly | Handicap/elderly care | $10,000 |
| Copper Country Angel Mission | Clothing/feeding the poor | $9,000 |
| Lake Superior Bible Camp Association (Gitchee Gumee) | Religious | $9,000 |
| Nmu Foundation | Educational purposes | $8,500 |
| Covenant House Florida | Runaway/homeless youth | $8,000 |
| Horizons Alternative High School | Educational purposes | $7,500 |
| Calumet Theatre | Building improvements | $7,000 |
| Communty Foundation of Broward | Community charities | $7,000 |
| Houghton County Medical Care Facility | Handicap/elderly care | $7,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Parish | Religious | $7,000 |
| St Sebastian Catholic Church | Religious | $7,000 |
| 31 Backpacks Inc | Childhood hunger | $6,500 |
| Copper Shores Community Support & Outreach | Suicide pervention | $6,000 |
| Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools Foundation | Educational purposes | $6,000 |
| School Sisters of Notre Dame | Religious | $6,000 |
| United Way of Broward County | Community care fund | $6,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Animal care | $5,500 |
| Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home | Domestic violence victims | $5,000 |
| BHK Foundation (Baraga Houghton Keweenaw Child Development Board Inc) | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Big Borthers Big Sisters of the Western Up (Up Kids) | Education purposes | $5,000 |
| Broward Public Library | Public library | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Hospital | General medical use | $4,500 |
| Copper Country Habitat for Humanity | Building improvements | $4,000 |
| Houghton County Historical Society | Historical preservation | $4,000 |
| Keweenaw Heritage Center | Historical preservation | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James A Ruppe
Questions people ask
Does James A Ruppe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James A Ruppe Foundation give?
$625,563 in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs James A Ruppe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James A Ruppe (Trustee).
What does James A Ruppe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.