Robert H Ruby Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert H Ruby Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Overland Park, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$175,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $197,000 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,000 | 6 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $197,000 | 12 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 7 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Robert H Ruby 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.
What Robert H Ruby Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $82,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $70,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Animal Protection Society | Donation | $70,000 |
| Autumn Acres Animal Rescue | Donation | $23,000 |
| Horses & Heroes | Donation | $20,000 |
| Melissa's Second Chances | Donation | $20,000 |
| The Rescue Project | Donation | $20,000 |
| Always and Furever Animal Sanctuary | Donation | $15,000 |
| Simply Kind Frenchies | Donation | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Esme L Ruby
- Tiffany Michelle Noel Davis
- Kirt Fredericks
Questions people ask
Does Robert H Ruby Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert H Ruby Charitable Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Robert H Ruby Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Esme L Ruby (Director), Tiffany Michelle Noel Davis (Director) and Kirt Fredericks (Director).
What does Robert H Ruby Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.