Funders to approach for Ruth's Hospitality Group Employee Relief Fund Inc

Ruth's Hospitality Group Employee Relief Fund, inc. (ruth's fund) primary exempt purpose is to provide financial assistance to employees of ruth's chris steak house who are impacted by natural disasters or other crisis events and are in temporary financial distress as a result of such events. Darden dimes, inc., a Florida not for profit corporation is formed and operated for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) for the benefit of employees of darden restaurants, inc. On june 14, 2023, ruth's hospitality group, inc. (rhgi) was acquired by darden restaurants, inc. (dri). In connection with the transaction between dri and rhgi, management of darden dimes and ruth's fund reviewed the governance structure of both organizations and developed proposals to support more efficient, agile and centralized decision making across the system after the transaction. The boards of directors and management of darden dimes and ruth's fund, approved actions to achieve this goal. On december 31, 2023, Ruth's Hospitality Group Employee Relief Fund, inc. Merged with and into darden dimes…