MELINDA AND CHARLES RUPERTO FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds culture and fine arts initiatives in the Greater Des Moines area, supporting organizations such as performing arts centers and art museums, as well as raising awareness for LGBTQ+ issues.
MELINDA AND CHARLES RUPERTO FOUNDATION has 26 grants on file funding 8 organizations. Giving increased from $47,000 in 2024 to $79,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $653,188.
Total Assets
$653,188
Grants (Last Year)
$79,000
Total Grants on File
26
Recipients Funded
8
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,000 | 8 | $9,875 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 8 | $5,875 |
| 2023 | $15,000 | 2 | $7,500 |
| 2022 | $30,000 | 4 | $7,500 |
| 2021 | $33,000 | 4 | $8,250 |
Top Grant Recipients
DES MOINES, IA
DES MOINES, IA
DES MOINES, IA
DES MOINES, IA
DES MOINES, IA
DES MOINES, IA
DES MOINES, IA
DES MOINES, IA
DES MOINES, IA
Showing top 10 of 26 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 6 filing years)
MELINDA RUPERTO
PRESIDENT, TREASURER
CHARLES RUPERTO
VICE PRESIDENT
ANTHONY RUPERTO
DIRECTOR
JACOB RUPERTO
DIRECTOR
IRS Filing History
MELINDA AND CHARLES RUPERTO FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 6 years, spanning 2020 to 2025.
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