Private foundation · EIN 47-3403398 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Avery Les and Ruth Charitable Trust

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: 6 grants paid, $228K total, median $31K. 83% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$228K
Median grant
$31K
Stays in MO
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lutheran Church Mo SynodSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$57K
Lutheran Church Mo World ReliefSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$57K
Washington Pub Lib Dev FdWashington, MOGeneral operating$34K
Concordia SeminarySt Louis, MOGeneral operating$29K
Concordia Theological SeminaryFort Wayne, INGeneral operating$28K
Immanuel Lutheran ChurchWashington, MOGeneral operating$23K

By state: Missouri 5 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Avery Les and Ruth Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Melvin L Anthony, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Avery Les and Ruth Charitable Trust 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 Avery Les and Ruth Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $228K across 6 grants, a median of $31K.

Where does Avery Les and Ruth Charitable Trust give?

Missouri (5 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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