Billingsley Foundationcharle & Ruth
Preselected recipients only
Billingsley Foundationcharle & Ruth is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,767 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$242,767
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $235,000 | 22 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 25 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $242,767 | 25 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Billingsley Foundationcharle & Ruth 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 Billingsley Foundationcharle & Ruth funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $242,767 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding San Diego | General operating | $15,000 |
| Home Start Incorporated | General operating | $15,000 |
| Noah Homes Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Carlsbad Educational Foundation | General operating | $10,267 |
| Access Youth Academy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Master Chorale | General operating | $10,000 |
| Outside the Lens | General operating | $10,000 |
| Community Housingworks | General operating | $10,000 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ca Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue | General operating | $10,000 |
| Curebound Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| A Step Beyond | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Marcos Promise | General operating | $10,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Seniors Community Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Art Institute | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Library Association of la Jolla | General operating | $10,000 |
| Theatre Arts Foundation of San Diego Cou | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | General operating | $7,500 |
| San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Star Pal | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rancho Bernardo High School Found-Roboti | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Billingsley Foundationcharle & Ruth accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Billingsley Foundationcharle & Ruth give?
$242,767 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Billingsley Foundationcharle & Ruth?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Billingsley Foundationcharle & Ruth fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.