Private foundation · EIN 26-6050520 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ruth Paddison Charitable Tr

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: 3 grants paid, $465K total, median $140K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$465K
Median grant
$140K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Converse UniversitySpartanburg, SCGeneral operating$233K
UNC Asheville Foundation IncAsheville, NCGeneral operating$140K
Warren Wilson CollegeAsheville, NCGeneral operating$93K

By state: North Carolina 2 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Ruth Paddison Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wachovia Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Paddison Charitable Tr 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 Paddison Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $465K across 3 grants, a median of $140K.

Where does Ruth Paddison Charitable Tr give?

North Carolina (2 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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