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Koch Ruth M Trust

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 476049594

Koch Ruth M Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $2,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $4,500 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4,5002$104,065
2024$4,5002$107,414
2025$4,5002$113,474

How to apply

Koch Ruth M Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Koch Ruth M Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut1$2,250
District of Columbia1$2,250

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Animals
Darien, CT
General operating$2,250
Defenders of Wildlife
Washington DC, DC
General operating$2,250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Koch Ruth M Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Koch Ruth M Trust give?

$4,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.

Who runs Koch Ruth M Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Koch Ruth M Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.

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