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The Fruth Christian Trust

Preselected recipients only Cincinnati, Ohio · EIN 206496378

The Fruth Christian Trust is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $63,850 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $43,500 the year before.

60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$43,5006$73,243
2024$63,85010$0

How to apply

The Fruth Christian 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 The Fruth Christian Trust funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio9$33,850
Pennsylvania1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cefc Church
Carlisle, PA
Donation$10,000
Carlisle Evangelical Free Church
Cincinnati, OH
Donation$10,000
Ccac
Cincinnati, OH
Donation$5,000
Curesz Foundation
Fairfield, OH
Donation$5,000
Project Connect
Cincinnati, OH
Donation$5,000
Seveeten Life Services
Cincinnati, OH
Donation$5,000
Breaking Barriers Trust
Cincinnati, OH
Donation$2,500
North Ministries Presbyterian
Cincinnati, OH
Donation$1,000
Jehovah Witnesses
Cincinnati, OH
Donation$250
St Joan of Arc Church
Cincinnati, OH
Donation$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Fruth Christian Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Fruth Christian Trust give?

$63,850 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Fruth Christian Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Fruth (Trustee).

What does The Fruth Christian Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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