Ruan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruan Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.4 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$103 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.6 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $4.6 million | 12 | $95.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 13 | $103 million |
How to apply
Ruan 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 Ruan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $3.0 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.2 million |
| California | 8 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou University Education Development Foundation | To support higher education | $2.9 million |
| Fidelity Charitable | Allocated to the ruan family fund giving account | $1.2 million |
| Lanzhou University Education Development Foundation | To support higher education | $100,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | To provide legal assistance to prosecuters in their fight against animal cruelty | $25,000 |
| BABY2BABY | To provide children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and other basic necessities | $25,000 |
| City of Hope | To conquer cancer and diabetes for people everywhere by integrating scientific discovery, clinical ingenuity and compassion | $25,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA | To provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare | $25,000 |
| Wallis Annenberg Petspace | To strengthen the bonds between us and all animals and pets, and to form innovative new policies and partnerships - to save animals' lives through adoption and education, and to help make our communities moreanimal-friendly | $25,000 |
| The Whole Child | To empower families towards healing, health, and homes. | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | To source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs | $25,000 |
| NAMI Westside Los Angeles | To offer free education programs along with support, guidance, and hope for the growing number of angelenos affected by mental health conditions | $25,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | To strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite southern california's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information across multiple platforms. | $25,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | To provide fiscal sponsorship and project incubation services that enable donors to begin executing on their vision for social change without having to establish a new nonprofit | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Ruan
- Grace Ruan
Questions people ask
Does Ruan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruan Family Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ruan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George Ruan (Director/President) and Grace Ruan (Director/Secretary/Cfo).
What does Ruan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and health.