Nancy Ruth Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 75-2907236
Foundation Overview
Based in Plano, TX, Nancy Ruth Fund has awarded 221 grants totaling $488,850 to organizations in Washington, Texas and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $33,000, with a median award of $600.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 29 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 32% in Texas and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Dallas (27%), Austin (24%), Plano (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 20% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Nancy Ruth Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Recreational Council | $150 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Audubon Foundation Of Texas | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Audubon Texas | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Blackland Prairie Raptor Center | $960 | Lucus, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Children Incorporated | $600 | North Chesterfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Earthshare Texas | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Environmental Defence Fund | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Finca | $800 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Moisture Festivel | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Northwest Folklife | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Peta | $400 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthod Of North Texas | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| The Climate Foundation | $2,500 | Beaverton, OR, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Toys For Tots Foundation | $400 | Triangle, VA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Unicef | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $300 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Us Climate Action Network | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Washingtion Trails Association | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Women For Women International | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Associated Recreation Council | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Audubon Foundation Of Texas | $11,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Blackland Prairie Raptor Center | $33,000 | Lucus, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Children Incorporated | $520 | North Chesterfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $800 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Earthshare Texas | $11,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Finca | $800 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $800 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $300 | White Plains, NY, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Marine Toys For | $400 | Triangle, VA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Nova Ukraine | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Oxfam | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Prairie And Timbers Audubon | $1,250 | Mckinney, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $400 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Unicef | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Women For Women International | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Associated Recreation Council | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Audubon Foundation Of Texas | $11,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Blackland Prairie Raptor Center | $33,000 | Lucus, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Children Incorporated | $520 | North Chesterfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $800 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Earthshare Texas | $11,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Finca | $800 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $800 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $300 | White Plains, NY, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Marine Toys For | $400 | Triangle, VA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Nova Ukraine | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Oxfam | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Prairie And Timbers Audubon | $1,250 | Mckinney, TX, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $400 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Unicef | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Women For Women International | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $350 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Finca | $750 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $250 | White Plains, NY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For | $400 | Triangle, VA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $400 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Oxfam | $800 | Boston, MA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $750 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $400 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Audubon Foundation Of Texas | $474 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $400 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Peta | $300 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $450 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $75 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $675 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Children Incorporated | $600 | North Chesterfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Spca Of Texas | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Brain And Behavior Research Foundat | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| 350org | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Naacp | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Climate Justice For All | $2,000 | Waynesville, NC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| E Mdaggett Pta | $1,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Barron Elementary Pta | $391 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthod Of North Texas | $750 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Reading Fundamental | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Orphan Outreach | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Blackland Praire Raptor Center | $5,000 | Lucas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Earthshare Of Texas | $4,260 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| E Mdaggett Pta | $1,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $350 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Finca | $750 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $250 | White Plains, NY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For | $400 | Triangle, VA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $400 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Oxfam | $800 | Boston, MA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $750 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $400 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Audubon Foundation Of Texas | $474 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $400 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Peta | $300 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $450 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $75 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $675 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Children Incorporated | $600 | North Chesterfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Spca Of Texas | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Brain And Behavior Research Foundat | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| 350org | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Naacp | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Climate Justice For All | $2,000 | Waynesville, NC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| E Mdaggett Pta | $1,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Barron Elementary Pta | $391 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthod Of North Texas | $750 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Reading Fundamental | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Orphan Outreach | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Blackland Praire Raptor Center | $5,000 | Lucas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Earthshare Of Texas | $4,260 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| E Mdaggett Pta | $1,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Associated Recreation Council | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Audubon Foundation Of Texas | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Berryvillve Fire Department | $2,000 | Berryville, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $500 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Children Incorporated | $600 | North Chesterfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $300 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Direct Relief | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Earthshare Texas | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Finca | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | $200 | Smithtown, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| In-sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue | $5,000 | Wylie, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Jdrf | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Kcts9 | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Knkx 885 Fm | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Kuow Public Radio | $4,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Lwvef | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $350 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $250 | White Plains, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Marine Toys For | $300 | Triangle, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| National Wwii Museum | $150 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Northwest Folklife | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Nova Ukraine | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Oxfam | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | $250 | Sultan, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Peta | $100 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Post-polio Health International | $100 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Prairie And Timbers Audubon | $1,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $375 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Special Olympics | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $400 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Usa For Unhcr | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Washington Trails Association | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Women For Women International | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Associated Recreation Council | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Audubon Foundation Of Texas | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Berryvillve Fire Department | $2,000 | Berryville, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $500 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Children Incorporated | $600 | North Chesterfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $300 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Direct Relief | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Earthshare Texas | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Finca | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | $200 | Smithtown, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| In-sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue | $5,000 | Wylie, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Jdrf | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Kcts9 | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Knkx 885 Fm | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Kuow Public Radio | $4,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Lwvef | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $350 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $250 | White Plains, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Marine Toys For | $300 | Triangle, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| National Wwii Museum | $150 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Northwest Folklife | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Nova Ukraine | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Oxfam | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | $250 | Sultan, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Peta | $100 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Post-polio Health International | $100 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Prairie And Timbers Audubon | $1,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $375 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Special Olympics | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $400 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Usa For Unhcr | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Washington Trails Association | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Women For Women International | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Nancy Ruth Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 75-2907236 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3713 WOOD RAIL DR Plano, TX 75074-7707 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Nancy Ruth Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Cfo | Henry Darley |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Andrea Hanson |
| Vice President | Laura Darley |
| Director | Sarah Darley |
| Director | Brian Darley |
Forms 990-PF
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