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Ruth Frank Trust

Preselected recipients only Norwich, New York · EIN 274372355

Ruth Frank Trust is a private foundation in Norwich, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,824 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $24,824 and the largest $24,824. 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 up from $18,425 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
2024$18,4251$519,049
2025$24,8241$566,964

How to apply

Ruth Frank 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 Ruth Frank Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in U.S. Virgin Islands.

StateGrantsAmount
U.S. Virgin Islands1$24,824

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St John's School of the Arts
St John, VI
Unrestricted general$24,824

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ruth Frank Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Ruth Frank Trust give?

$24,824 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $24,824.

Who runs Ruth Frank Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists NBT Bank NA (Co Trustee), Thomas C Emerson Esq (Co Trustee) and James A Hoy (Co Trustee).

What does Ruth Frank Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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