The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Surfside, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $358,900 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $27,000 and the largest $72,000. 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$358,900
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$27,000
- Largest grant$72,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $380,300 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $245,500 | 11 | $942,331 |
| 2023 | $208,200 | 6 | $881,143 |
| 2024 | $380,300 | 13 | $880,716 |
| 2025 | $358,900 | 12 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc 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 The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $106,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $72,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $56,700 |
| Ohio | 1 | $36,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,600 |
| Washington | 1 | $27,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $18,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds Access | Educational activities | $72,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute | Public interest | $36,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Libertarian public interest | $36,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Public interest | $36,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Libertarian public interest | $30,600 |
| Brothers for Life | International aid | $27,000 |
| University of Miami | Educational activities | $27,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Public interest | $25,000 |
| Cato Institute | Educational activities | $20,700 |
| Achieve Miami | Educational activities | $18,000 |
| University of Chicago | Educational activities | $18,000 |
| Students for Liberty | Educational activities | $12,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew M Okun
- Laurie R Okun
Questions people ask
Does The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc give?
$358,900 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $27,000.
Who runs The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew M Okun (President/Treasurer) and Laurie R Okun (Vice President/Secretary).
What does The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.