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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$255.8M
Total assets
474
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ruth Mott Foundation, by amount:

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
Flint District Library Dba Flint Public Library
FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY TRANSFORMED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Flint, MI$500K2020
Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
NORTH FLINT PUBLIC SAFETY STRATEGY
Flint, MI$410K2019
Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
NORTH FLINT PUBLIC SAFETY STRATEGY
Flint, MI$410K2023
Michigan State University
RX KIDS: PRENATAL AND INFANT ALLOWANCES IN FLINT, MI
Flint, MI$400K2023
Michigan State University
RX KIDS: PRENATAL AND INFANT ALLOWANCES IN FLINT, MI
Flint, MI$400K2024
Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
NORTH FLINT PUBLIC SAFETY STRATEGY 2024
Flint, MI$390K2024
Marin Community Foundation
RMF DONOR ADVISED FUND
Novato, CA$390K2019
Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
NORTH FLINT PUBLIC SAFETY STRATEGY 2022
Flint, MI$390K2022
Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
NORTH FLINT PUBLIC SAFETY STRATEGY
Flint, MI$390K2020
Flint Police Foundation
NORTH END COMMUNITY CRIME STRATEGY (NECCS)
Flint, MI$358K2017
Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
NORTH FLINT SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE
Flint, MI$336K2017
Urban Renaissance Center
URC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2024 - 2025
Flint, MI$315K2024

Ruth Mott Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.5M
2019$5.6M
2020$5.6M
2022$7.2M
2023$6.4M
2024$4.1M

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. Recent recipients include Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ruth Mott Foundation give in grants?
Ruth Mott Foundation reported $5.8M in grants in its most recent 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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ruth Mott Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.