Funders › IA › John Ruan Foundation Trust › 2023
Grants paid by John Ruan Foundation Trust, tax year 2023
EIN 42-6059463 · Urbandale, IA · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2023, John Ruan Foundation Trust (EIN 42-6059463) reported 55 grants paid totaling $4,248,000. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2023
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Blank Park Zoo Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $1,510,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | U | $850,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Friends of Des Moines Parks Des Moines, IA | U | $500,000 | paid | Sports, Athletic | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | U | $500,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | U | $250,000 | paid | Sports, Athletic | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $105,000 | paid | Inner City or Community Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Trucking Cares Foundation Arlington, VA | U | $100,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Salisbury House Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $55,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | World Food Prize Des Moines, IA | D | $50,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Symphony Des Moines, IA | C | $25,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Isu Foundation Ames, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Lake Forest Country Day School Lake Forest, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Metropolitan Opera Indianola, IA | U | $15,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | B | $11,500 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | St Augustin Catholic School Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | Youth Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Best Buddies International Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Performing Arts Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | YMCA Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Science Center of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Bergman Academy Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | American Heart Association Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Above and Beyond Cancer West Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Culver Educational Foundation Culver, IN | B | $10,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | B | $7,500 | paid | Sports, Athletic | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Hoak Family Neurosurgery Fund Iowa City, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Nature Conservancy Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Conservation, Environment and Beautification Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Blue Ribbon Foundation Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Botanical Center Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Ballet Des Moines West Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Iowa Law School Foundation Iowa City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Public Library of Des Moines Foundation Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Lost Tree Charitable Foundation North Palm Beach, FL | D | $5,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Avon Old Farms School Avon, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Variety - the Children's Charity Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Arts Festival Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Roosevelt High School Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Iowa College Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Schools, COlleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Des Moines University Des Moines, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Friends of Des Moines Parks Des Moines, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Brenton Arboretum Dallas Center, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Macnider Art Museum Mason City, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Iowa Historical Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Wesley Life Johnston, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Terrace Hill Partnership Des Moines, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Des Moines Community Playhouse Des Moines, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Boy Scouts of America Mid Iowa Council Des Moines, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | Youth Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Multiple Sclerosis Society of Iowa Clive, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Orchard Place Des Moines, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | Health Services and Related Activities | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | Activities Directed to Other Organizations | 202322899349100902 |
| 2023 | Central Iowa Robotics Urbandale, IA | U | $500 | paid | Youth Activities | 202322899349100902 |
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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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