Private foundation · Urbandale, IA

John Ruan Foundation Trust

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Typical grant size
$5K $8K $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
57
Repeat grantees
35
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesNone
ContactJohn Ruan IV · 5152452575
MaterialsNo special form
RestrictionsNone

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

John Ruan IV
Trustee
John Ruan III-through 1112020
Trustee
John Ruan IV-1122020 - 6302021
Trustee

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
4.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
240
Total grants awarded
$19.3M
Total amount
$80K
Average grant
$1.6M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$4.0M
52 grants
2022
$4.2M
55 grants
2021
$5.4M
65 grants
2020
$5.6M
68 grants

Top recipients

4 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$2.0M
Us Chamber Foundation
1 grant · DC
$1.6M
4 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$1.5M
University of Iowa
2 grants · IA
$1.3M
5 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$1.1M
Mercyone Des Moines Foundation
2 grants · IA
$900K
Friends of Des Moines Parks
5 grants · IA
$857K
5 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$783K
4 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$770K
Community Foundation Leadership Circle
2 grants · IA
$750K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

University of Iowa
Sports, Athletic
IA · TY 2023
$1.0M
Blank Park Zoo Foundation
Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
IA · TY 2023
$510K
Des Moines Area Community College
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$505K
Childserve
Health Services and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$500K
Friends of Des Moines Parks
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$353K
Ballet Des Moines
Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
IA · TY 2023
$255K
Gdm Habitat for Humanity
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$250K
Iowa Confluence Water Trails
Conservation, Environment and Beautification Activities
IA · TY 2023
$200K
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Conservation, Environment and Beautification Activities
IA · TY 2023
$100K
Joppa
Inner City or Community Activities
IA · TY 2023
$50K
Isu Foundation
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$25K
World Food Prize
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$25K
Des Moines Symphony
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$25K
Drake University
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$20K
Downtown Events Group
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$10K
St Augustin Catholic School
Youth Activities
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Des Moines Art Center
Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Southern Methodist University
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
TX · TY 2023
$10K
Science Center of Iowa
Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Roosevelt High School Foundation
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Northwestern University
Sports, Athletic
IL · TY 2023
$10K
YMCA
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Bergman Academy
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Best Buddies International
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Dowling Catholic High School
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Above and Beyond Cancer
Health Services and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Des Moines Metropolitan Opera
Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
IA · TY 2023
$8K
American Heart Association
Health Services and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Des Moines Botanical Center
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Lost Tree Charitable Foundation
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
FL · TY 2023
$5K
Avon Old Farms School
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
CT · TY 2023
$5K
Nature Conservancy
Conservation, Environment and Beautification Activities
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Public Library of Des Moines Foundation
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Blue Ribbon Foundation
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Salisbury House Foundation
Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Iowa Law School Foundation
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Food Bank of Iowa
Inner City or Community Activities
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Iowa College Foundation
Schools, COlleges and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Mayo Clinic
Health Services and Related Activities
MN · TY 2023
$5K
Culver Educational Foundation
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
IN · TY 2023
$5K
Des Moines Arts Festival
Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Brenton Arboretum
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$3K
Boy Scouts of America Mid Iowa Council
Youth Activities
IA · TY 2023
$3K
Des Moines University
Schools, Colleges and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$3K
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Iowa
Health Services and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$3K
Orchard Place
Health Services and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$3K
Wesley Life
Health Services and Related Activities
IA · TY 2023
$3K
Terrace Hill Partnership
Activities Directed to Other Organizations
IA · TY 2023
$3K
Macnider Art Museum
Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
IA · TY 2023
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.