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Ruth Mott Foundation

Flint, Michigan  ·  EIN 382876435  ·  Private foundation

Based in Flint, Michigan, Ruth Mott Foundation has awarded $34.5M across 474 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Community Foundation of Greater Flint. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$5.8M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$255.8M
Assets (FY2020)
474
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Ruth Mott Foundation funds

Ruth Mott Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Foundation of Greater Flint
RMF DONOR ADVISED FUND 2022
Flint, MI$1.9M2022
Community Foundation of Greater Flint
RMF DONOR ADVISED FUND
Flint, MI$1.3M2023
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
MICHIGAN JUSTICE FUND
Detroit, MI$500K2023

How to apply for funding from Ruth Mott Foundation

From Ruth Mott Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“BOARD APPROVES GRANTS 3 TIMES A YEAR (FEB/MARCH, JUNE & OCT). SEE WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC DEADLINES.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at ruthmottfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ruth Mott Foundation

Does Ruth Mott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Ruth Mott Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Ruth Mott Foundation fund?
Ruth Mott Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Ruth Mott Foundation give in grants?
Ruth Mott Foundation reported $5.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.5M over 474 grants.
Where is Ruth Mott Foundation located?
Ruth Mott Foundation is based in Flint, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382876435.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ruth Mott Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ruth Mott Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.