Ruth and Robert St John Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ruth and Robert St John Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Easton, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $184,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$184,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $186,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $186,000 | 29 | $32,099 |
| 2024 | $184,000 | 32 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Ruth and Robert St John Foundation Inc 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 and Robert St John Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 31 | $180,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For All Seasons | Sustaining grant | $15,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Sustaining grant | $15,000 |
| Critchlow Adkins Childrens Center | Sustaining grant | $12,500 |
| Chesapeake Multicultural | Sustaining grant | $10,000 |
| Ees Care Packs Program | Sustaining grant | $10,000 |
| Channel Marker | Sustaining grant | $7,500 |
| SMMHS Sports Booster | Sustaining grant | $7,500 |
| Talbot County Family Support Center | Sustaining grant | $7,000 |
| Pickering Creek Audubon Foundation | Sustaining grant | $6,000 |
| Positive Strides | Sustaining grant | $6,000 |
| Partners in Care | Sustaining grant | $5,500 |
| Bay Hundred Community | Sustaining grant | $5,000 |
| Dixon House | Sustaining grant | $5,000 |
| Dorcas Society | Sustaining grant | $5,000 |
| Imagination Library of Talbot Cty | Sustaining grant | $5,000 |
| Mid Shore Community Foundation Talbot Goes Purple | Sustaining grant | $5,000 |
| St Mark's Village | Sustaining grant | $5,000 |
| St Michaels Community Center | Sustaining grant | $5,000 |
| Talbot County Arts Council | Sustaining grant | $4,500 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 1091 | Sustaining grant | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 190 | Sustaining grant | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 532 | Sustaining grant | $4,000 |
| Club Scouts Troop 3190 | Sustaining grant | $4,000 |
| Cub Scouts Troop 190 | Sustaining grant | $4,000 |
| Tred Avon Players | Sustaining grant | $4,000 |
| Venturing Crew 532 | Sustaining grant | $4,000 |
| Emory and Henry University Dieter Scholarship | Sustaining grant | $3,500 |
| Talbot Mentors | Sustaining grant | $3,000 |
| Cca Maryland SSPP Reef Ball | Sustaining grant | $2,500 |
| First Night Talbot | Sustaining grant | $2,500 |
| Freedom Rowers | Sustaining grant | $2,000 |
| Easton High School All Grad Party | Sustaining grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vernon Nily Jr
- Lisa Townsend
- L Stephen Satchell
Questions people ask
Does Ruth and Robert St John Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth and Robert St John Foundation Inc give?
$184,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ruth and Robert St John Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Vernon Nily Jr (President), Lisa Townsend (Secretary) and L Stephen Satchell (Treasurer).
What does Ruth and Robert St John Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and education.