Jim & Ruth Couture Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jim & Ruth Couture Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,675 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $17,100. 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$31,675
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$17,100
- Assets$35,363
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,080 the year before.
20% 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 | $43,753 | 5 | $102,422 |
| 2024 | $37,080 | 5 | $111,884 |
| 2025 | $31,675 | 5 | $35,363 |
How to apply
Jim & Ruth Couture 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 Jim & Ruth Couture Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $31,675 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Academy | Religious | $17,100 |
| St Joseph's Church | Religious | $12,575 |
| Catholic Diocese of Worcester | Religious | $1,000 |
| All Others | Various other religious/non profit | $500 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Religious | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth A Couture
Questions people ask
Does Jim & Ruth Couture Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jim & Ruth Couture Charitable Foundation give?
$31,675 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jim & Ruth Couture Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth A Couture (President).
What does Jim & Ruth Couture Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.