Private foundation · EIN 39-6779747 · Urbandale, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard Morton & Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Tr Fd

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: 4 grants paid, $344K total, median $86K. 100% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$344K
Median grant
$86K
Stays in IA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central CollegePella, IAPromote education$86K
Drake UniversityDes Moines, IAPromote education$86K
Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IAPromote education$86K
Simpson CollegeIndianola, IAPromote education$86K

About this foundation

Richard Morton & Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Tr Fd is a private grantmaking foundation in Urbandale, Iowa, administered in care of Robert G Bridges, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Richard Morton & Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Tr Fd 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 Richard Morton & Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Tr Fd give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $344K across 4 grants, a median of $86K.

Where does Richard Morton & Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Tr Fd give?

Iowa (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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