The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $67,000. 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$123,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$67,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $81,000 | 8 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 2 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $123,000 | 7 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 3 | $118,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Area Council | Rover outreach transportation program | $67,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of So NV | Mobile STEM education program | $50,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Crofton | Harvest fund | $2,000 |
| National Lutheran Assoc on Scouting | Endowment fund | $1,000 |
| Tapps | Veterans funeral program | $1,000 |
| Augustana University | Scholarship endowment fund | $1,000 |
| Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary California Lutheran University | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Sawatzke Routh
- Timothy Lane Routh
- Kristen Louise Routh
- Rebecca Sanders Routh PHD
Questions people ask
Does The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation give?
$123,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheryl Sawatzke Routh (President), Timothy Lane Routh (Trustee), Kristen Louise Routh (Trustee) and Rebecca Sanders Routh PHD (Trustee).
What does The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.