Funders › IA › John Ruan Foundation Trust › 2021
Grants paid by John Ruan Foundation Trust, tax year 2021
EIN 42-6059463 · Urbandale, IA · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2021, John Ruan Foundation Trust (EIN 42-6059463) reported 68 grants paid totaling $5,586,000. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2021
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US Chamber Foundation Washington, DC | D | $1,570,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | B | $750,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation Leadership Circle Des Moines, IA | U | $500,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Botanical Center Des Moines, IA | U | $461,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Mercyone Des Moines Foundation Des Moines, IA | U | $400,000 | paid | Inner City or Community Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Salisbury House Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $305,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $250,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Maltz Jupiter Theatre Jupiter, FL | B | $210,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | U | $130,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Symphony Des Moines, IA | C | $125,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Urban Beautification Fund Des Moines, IA | U | $110,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | C | $110,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Roosevelt High School Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $105,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Great Outdoors Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $100,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Metropolitan Opera Indianola, IA | U | $66,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Kavanaugh House Des Moines, IA | U | $50,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Lake States Dairy Center Fair Oaks, IN | B | $50,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | World Food Prize Des Moines, IA | D | $25,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Isu Foundation Ames, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | B | $12,500 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Some Gala Washington, DC | U | $10,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Bergman Academy Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Downtown Events Group Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | St Augustin Catholic School Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Public Library of Des Moines Foundation Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Society of Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | D | $10,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Lake Forest Country Day School Lake Forest, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Variety - the Children's Charity Des Moines, IA | C | $7,500 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Lost Tree Charitable Foundation North Palm Beach, FL | D | $7,500 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | B | $7,500 | paid | Sports, Athletic | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Blank Park Zoo Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Blue Ribbon Foundation Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | The Lawrenceville Fund Lawrenceville, NJ | D | $5,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Arts Festival Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | US Farming and Ranch Foundation Chesterfield, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Iowa College Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Science Center of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Avon Old Farms School Avon, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Nature Conservancy Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Conservation, Environment & Beautification Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Lost Tree Chapel North Palm Beach, FL | B | $5,000 | paid | Religious Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Culver Educational Foundation Culver, IN | B | $5,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Tuality Healthcare Foundation Hillsboro, OR | B | $5,000 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Iowa Law School Foundation Iowa City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Brenton Arboretum Dallas Center, IA | B | $3,500 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Des Moines University Des Moines, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Boy Scouts of America Mid Iowa Council Des Moines, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | Youth Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Macnider Art Museum Mason City, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Iowa Architectural Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Music Under the Stars Des Moines, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Community Playhouse Des Moines, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | National Parks Conservation Association Washington, DC | B | $2,500 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation West Des Moines, IA | D | $2,500 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Terrace Hill Partnership Des Moines, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Iowa Historical Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Griswell Family Charity Fund Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Friends of Des Moines Parks Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Prostate Cancer Education Council Castle Rock, CO | C | $1,000 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Strands of Strength West Des Moines, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Central Gardens of North Iowa Clear Lake, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Clear Lakes Art Center Clear Lake, IA | D | $1,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Ballet Des Moines West Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202102669349100205 |
| 2021 | Progress Industries Foundation Newton, IA | C | $1,000 | paid | General Operating | 202102669349100205 |
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Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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