Ruth Carol Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ruth Carol Fund Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $675,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$675,000
- Assets$31.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 7 | $30.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 7 | $31.2 million |
How to apply
Ruth Carol Fund 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 Carol Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Support exempt purposes | $675,000 |
| GBMC Pediatric Emergency Department | Support exempt purposes | $400,000 |
| GBMC Promise Project | Support exempt purposes | $300,000 |
| Edison High School | Support exempt purposes | $75,000 |
| Horizon Day Camp | Support exempt purposes | $50,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore | Support exempt purposes | $50,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital | Support exempt purposes | $31,275 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald R Mering
- Sanford S Donald
- Carolanne Harris
- Betty C Bannat
- John P Edgar
- S Scott Tate
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Carol Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth Carol Fund Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Ruth Carol Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald R Mering (President, Director), Sanford S Donald (Vice President, Director), Carolanne Harris (Secretary) and Betty C Bannat (Vice President, Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ruth Carol Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.