Private foundation · EIN 25-6435795 · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ruth B Coble Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $68K total, median $7,000. 80% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$68K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in PA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Middletown Public LibraryMiddletown, PAGeneral$11K
Middletown High SchoolMiddletown, PAGeneral$7,875
American Association of University Women Harrisburg BranchHarrisburg, PAGeneral$7,000
Boys & Girls Club HarrisburgHarrisburg, PAGeneral$7,000
Pinnacle Health FoundationHarrisburg, PAGeneral$7,000
Unitarian ChurchHarrisburg, PAGeneral$7,000
University of OklahomaNorman, OKGeneral$7,000
YWCA of HarrisburgHarrisburg, PAGeneral$7,000
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$3,500
University of OklahomaNorman, OKMaster program$3,500

By state: Pennsylvania 8 · Oklahoma 2

About this foundation

Ruth B Coble Charitable Remainder Unitrust is a private grantmaking foundation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Sarah Young Fisher, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ruth B Coble Charitable Remainder Unitrust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ruth B Coble Charitable Remainder Unitrust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 10 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Ruth B Coble Charitable Remainder Unitrust give?

Pennsylvania (8 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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