Melinda and Charles Ruperto Foundation
Private foundation · Des Moines, IA · EIN 85-2670541 · reported 2023–2025
18grants reported
$5,000median award
$1,000lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$141Ktotal paid
3states reached
3years giving
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND BOTONY IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $45,000 |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $15,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $12,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Fordham University TO SUPPORT CULTURE AND HUMANITIES FOR STUDENTS OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | New York, NY | $5,000 |
| Marsha P Johnson Institute TO ASSIST IN RAISING AWARENESS FOR ISSUES SURROUNDING THE LGBQT COMMUNITY | Richmond, CA | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Marsha P Johnson Institute TO ASSIST IN RAISING AWARENESS FOR ISSUES SURROUNDING THE LGBQT COMMUNITY | Richmond, CA | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND BOTONY IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Iowa Culinary Institute AT Dmacc TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Ankeny, IA | $5,000 |
| Fordham University TO SUPPORT CULTURE AND HUMANITIES FOR STUDENTS OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | New York, NY | $5,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
| Iowa Public Television TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Johnston, IA | $1,000 |
| Iowa Public Television TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Johnston, IA | $1,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio TO ASSIST IN FUNDING CULTURE AND FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
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