Ranch Spur Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Ranch Spur Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wayne, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $715,658 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $104,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$715,658
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$104,700
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
18% 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 | $1.1 million | 38 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $715,658 | 46 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frank Bauer PO Box 503, Wayne, IL 60184 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 584-1758 |
| What to submit | Written |
What Ranch Spur Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $21,250 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $488,768 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $104,700 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $59,225 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $57,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $18,750 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Unrestricted | $104,700 |
| Garfield Heritage Society | Unrestricted | $103,680 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Next Generation Bulgaria Fund | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Conservation Foundation | Unrestricted | $74,561 |
| Assist Inc | Unrestricted | $59,225 |
| Business Executives for National Security | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Elgin | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Unrestricted | $18,750 |
| Girls Leading Our World Association | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| The Morton Arboretum | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Ukraine Trust Chain | Unrestricted | $12,027 |
| College of Veterinarian Medicine | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Garfield Heritage Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shepherd Center Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sofia American Schools Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Drake University | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Alive Center NFP | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Better Government Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fisher House-Illinois Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Island Academy Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Philantropy Roundtable | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salute Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Field Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American University in Bulgaria | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Forest Preserve District of Dupage County | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Opportunity International | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Wayne Historic Preservation Society | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bulgarian Child Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Streeterville Organization of Active Residents | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The University of Iowa Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank Bauer
- Joyce Bauer
Questions people ask
Does Ranch Spur Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ranch Spur Charitable Trust give?
$715,658 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Ranch Spur Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank Bauer (Trustee) and Joyce Bauer (Trustee).
What does Ranch Spur Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and youth programs.