The Ruth Turner Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $335,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $90,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$335,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $255,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $255,000 | 13 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $335,000 | 13 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Ruth Turner Fund Inc 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 The Ruth Turner Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $320,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisterhood Is Global Institute | General | $90,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General | $35,000 |
| Frontline Women's Fund | General | $35,000 |
| Fountain House | General | $30,000 |
| Riverdale Senior Services | General | $30,000 |
| Business & Human Rights Resource Center | General | $25,000 |
| Coalition Against Trafficking of Women | General | $20,000 |
| Girls Education & Mentoring Services | General | $15,000 |
| Neighbors Link | General | $15,000 |
| New York Public Library | General | $15,000 |
| Fund for Women's Equality | General | $10,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | General | $10,000 |
| The Women's Media Center | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gloria S Neuwirth Esq
- Jessica Neuwirth Esq
- Stephanie P Mermin
- Suzanne Black
- Chris Sorensen Esq
- Chris Avery Esq
- Debra Segal
Questions people ask
Does The Ruth Turner Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ruth Turner Fund Inc give?
$335,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Ruth Turner Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gloria S Neuwirth Esq (President), Jessica Neuwirth Esq (Secretary), Stephanie P Mermin (Treasurer) and Suzanne Black (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Ruth Turner Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.