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James Rutlader Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Paola, Kansas · EIN 481196555

James Rutlader Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Paola, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,470 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,235 and the largest $1,235. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1,352 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,8152$203,123
2024$1,3522$209,779
2025$2,4702$219,611

How to apply

James Rutlader Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James Rutlader Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia1$1,235
New York1$1,235

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
B'nai Brith
Washington, DC
Charitable$1,235
World Jewish Congress
New York, NY
Charitable$1,235

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James Rutlader Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James Rutlader Charitable Foundation give?

$2,470 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,235.

Who runs James Rutlader Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists First Option Bank (Successor-Trustee).

What does James Rutlader Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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