Ruth U Fertel Foundation

Ruth U Fertel Foundation is a private foundation based in Kenner, Louisiana with $12.1M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$12.1Mtotal assets
2002IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Ruth U Fertel Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $703K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Son Of A Saint $70K
  • Longue Foundation $63K
  • Jesuit High School $50K
  • St Mary's Dominican High School $50K
  • Louisiana Museum Foundation $31K
  • St Michael's Special School $30K
  • Junior Achievment GNO Inc $30K
  • Southern Foodsway Alliance Barnard Observatory $30K
  • National Performance Network $25K
  • Isodore Newman School $20K
  • Youth Empowerment Project $20K
  • UNO Foundation $20K
  • St Martin's Episcopal School $20K
  • Posse Foundation $15K
  • Good Shepherd School $15K
  • Dominican Peace Center $15K
  • Cafe Reconcile $15K
  • Video Veracity $13K
  • Jazz At Lincoln Center $13K
  • Edible School NOLA $13K
  • Kenyon Review $13K
  • Ponderosa Stomp $11K
  • The Lens $10K
  • NOCCA Institute $10K
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$635K
  • FY2020$623K
  • FY2021$652K
  • FY2022$742K
  • FY2023$716K

About Ruth U Fertel Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersKenner, Louisiana
  • EIN710879051
  • IRS ruling2002

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ruth U Fertel Foundation?

Ruth U Fertel Foundation is a private foundation based in Kenner, Louisiana with $12.1M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Ruth U Fertel Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Ruth U Fertel Foundation?

Ruth U Fertel Foundation's EIN is 710879051. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Ruth U Fertel Foundation?

Private foundations like Ruth U Fertel Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Ruth U Fertel Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.