John Ruan Foundation Trust
EIN 426059463 Private FoundationTotal Given 2021–2025
$17.9M
227 grants · $3.6M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$8K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
55%
supporter · 52/94 multi-year
repeat
$85.5M
Assets (2025)
94
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
John Ruan IV
Phone
(515) 245-2552
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
No special form
Restrictions
None
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5.6M | $118.0M | $6.3M | 68 |
| 2023 | $4.2M | $83.4M | $554K | 55 |
| 2024 | $4.0M | $86.3M | $5.1M | 52 |
| 2025 | $4.0M | $85.5M | $5.2M | 52 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 227 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$8K
Average
$79K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$1.6M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.9% of US grants
· Rank #8 of 13 states
$20K across
2 grants
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Dallas
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (227 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Chamber Foundation | Washington, DC | $1,570,000 | General Operating | 2021 |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $1,510,000 | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 2023 |
| University of IOWA | Iowa City, IA | $1,000,000 | Sports, Athletic | 2024 |
| Mercy One Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $1,000,000 | General Operations | 2025 |
| University of IOWA Foundation | Iowa City, IA | $1,000,000 | General Operations | 2025 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | $850,000 | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | $750,000 | General Operating | 2021 |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $510,000 | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 2024 |
| DES Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | $505,000 | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 2024 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | $500,000 | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 2023 |
| Friends of DES Moines Parks | Des Moines, IA | $500,000 | Sports, Athletic | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Leadership Circle | Des Moines, IA | $500,000 | General Operating | 2021 |
| Childserve | Johnston, IA | $500,000 | Health Services and Related Activities | 2024 |
| Mercy One Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $500,000 | Health Services and Related Activities | 2025 |
| Des Moines Botanical Center | Des Moines, IA | $461,000 | General Operating | 2021 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $400,000 | Inner City or Community Activities | 2021 |
| Friends of DES Moines Parks | Des Moines, IA | $352,500 | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 2024 |
| Salisbury House Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $305,000 | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 2021 |
| IOWA Confluence Water Trails | Des Moines, IA | $300,000 | Sports, Athletic | 2025 |
| Ballet DES Moines | West Des Moines, IA | $255,000 | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 2024 |
| University of IOWA | Iowa City, IA | $250,000 | Sports, Athletic | 2023 |
| Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $250,000 | General Operating | 2021 |
| GDM Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | $250,000 | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 2024 |
| IOWA Motor Carriers Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $250,000 | General Operations | 2025 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | $250,000 | Sports, Athletic | 2025 |
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