Ruark Foundation
Accepts applications
Ruark Foundation is a private foundation in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $315,386 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$315,386
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $383,459 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $191,548 | 16 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $383,459 | 12 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $315,386 | 11 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Ruark 301 Shore Drive, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 833-2767 |
| What to submit | Letter requests should include all documents necessary to support request |
What Ruark Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $315,386 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Healthcare | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Kunkle Fire & Ambulance | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Marley's Mission | Unrestricted | $63,255 |
| Wyoming County Fair | Unrestricted | $33,491 |
| Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen | Unrestricted | $12,390 |
| The Wright Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Elk Lake Warrior Empowerment Fund | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Patriots Cove | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tunkhannock Ambulance Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wyoming County United Way | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tunkhannock Area School District | Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- William Ruark
- Ryan Ruark
- Lindsay Shalata
- Shawn Wallace
- Michael Mey
Questions people ask
Does Ruark Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ruark Foundation give?
$315,386 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ruark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Ruark (Director), Ryan Ruark (Director), Lindsay Shalata (Director) and Shawn Wallace (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ruark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.