Ruth U Fertel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth U Fertel Foundation is a private foundation in Kenner, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $790,250 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $62,500. 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$790,250
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$62,500
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $670,933 the year before.
39% 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 | $716,250 | 46 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $670,933 | 39 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $790,250 | 51 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Ruth U Fertel 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 Ruth U Fertel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 48 | $747,750 |
| Ohio | 2 | $32,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Longue Vue Foundation | Unrestricted | $62,500 |
| St Martin's Episcopal School | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Jesuit High School | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Dominican High School | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| UNO Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Louisiana Museum Foundation | Unrestricted | $31,250 |
| St Michael's Special School | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Wwoz | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Isadore Newman School | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Video Veracity | Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Pondarosa Stomp | Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Boys' Hope | UnrestrictedUnrerstricted | $20,000 |
| Dominican Peace Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Good Shepherd School | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievment GNO Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| National Performance Network | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Son Of A Saint | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Nochi | Unreatricted | $20,000 |
| Cafe Reconcile | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Goat In The Road Productions | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Lens | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Kenyon Review | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Edible School NOLA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jazz At Lincoln Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Live Oak Summer Camp | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Music & Culture Coalition of New Orleans | UnrestrictedUnrestrictedUnrestricted | $10,000 |
| NOCCA Institute | UnrestrictedUnrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mondo Bizarro Productions | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 826 Literacy Program | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Historic New Orleans Collection | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kidsmart | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Williams Festival | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Danny Barker Festival | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Roots Of Music School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mercy Family Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wwno | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Young Aspirations Young Artists | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Faulkner Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Randy Fertel
- James E Ryder Jr
- Robert W Merrick
Questions people ask
Does Ruth U Fertel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth U Fertel Foundation give?
$790,250 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ruth U Fertel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Randy Fertel (President, Director), James E Ryder Jr (Sec-Treas., Director) and Robert W Merrick (Director).
What does Ruth U Fertel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.