Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation is a private foundation in Solana Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $378,305 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$378,305
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,363 the year before.
81% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $239,130 | 18 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $126,363 | 16 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $378,305 | 36 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $143,127 |
| New York | 10 | $140,098 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,080 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc (Aief) | Philanthropic/education purpose | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Federation - la | Philanthropic/education purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (Fidf) | Philanthropic/education purpose | $32,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Philanthropic/education purpose | $27,500 |
| Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (Arcci) (Xxx-Xx-Xxxx) - by Way O | Philanthropic/education purpose | $24,000 |
| Dubin Breast Center (Donation PH 2122456570) - Mt Sinai | Philanthropic/education purpose | $18,498 |
| Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation of Pacific Palisades | Philanthropic/education purpose | $13,697 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Philanthropic/education purpose | $12,500 |
| American Friends of Chabad Cabo Jewish Center Inc | Philanthropic/education purpose | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League (Adl) | Philanthropic/education purpose | $10,000 |
| JNF - Jewish National Fund | Philanthropic/education purpose | $10,000 |
| The Roitman Chabad Center at Cornell University | Philanthropic/education purpose | $10,000 |
| Wags and Walks | Philanthropic/education purpose | $10,000 |
| Windward School | Philanthropic/education purpose | $10,000 |
| The Rape Foundation (UCLA Foundation) | Philanthropic/education purpose | $8,930 |
| Harmony Project - Jackie and Howard Banchik | Philanthropic/education purpose | $7,500 |
| Holocaust Museum la | Philanthropic/education purpose | $7,500 |
| Stand With US (Israel Emergency Alliance) | Philanthropic/education purpose | $7,500 |
| Museum of Tolerance Simon Weisenthal Center | Philanthropic/education purpose | $6,000 |
| Blue Star Families Inc | Philanthropic/education purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Philanthropic/education purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Casa Hogar | Philanthropic/education purpose | $5,000 |
| National Abortion Federation (Naf) | Philanthropic/education purpose | $5,000 |
| Pararescue Foundation (Recommended by Stephan Rush) | Philanthropic/education purpose | $5,000 |
| The David Network | Philanthropic/education purpose | $5,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation (Breakfast With Champions) | Philanthropic/education purpose | $5,000 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (Wrrap) | Philantrophic/education purpose | $5,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Philanthropic/education purpose | $2,500 |
| Jerusalem Education Institute (Worldwide Friends Foundation) | Philanthropic/education purpose | $2,500 |
| Madd | Philanthropic/education purpose | $2,500 |
| Cancer Support Community la Formerly Wellness Communityla | Philanthropic/education purpose | $2,000 |
| Irac - Isreal Reigous Action Center | Philanthropic/education purpose | $1,000 |
| PBS Socal (Koce-Tv Foundation) Kcet | Philanthropic/education purpose | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College Foundation | Philanthropic/education purpose | $500 |
| Achilles International Inc | Philanthropic/education purpose | $100 |
| Merit Spread Foundation | Philanthropic/education purpose | $80 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey L Rush MD
- Linda R Rush
- Elisa Beth Port
- Jennifer L Rush
- Daniel E Rush
Questions people ask
Does Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation give?
$378,305 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey L Rush MD (President, Cfo, Director), Linda R Rush (Secretary & Director), Elisa Beth Port (Director) and Jennifer L Rush (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.