Aj & MD Ruggiero Memorial Trust
Preselected recipients only
Aj & MD Ruggiero Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $433,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $216,500 and the largest $251,000. 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$433,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$216,500
- Largest grant$251,000
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $376,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $388,000 | 2 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $376,000 | 2 | $10.1 million |
| 2025 | $433,000 | 2 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Aj & MD Ruggiero Memorial Trust 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 Aj & MD Ruggiero Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $251,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $182,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reid Park Zoological Society | General | $251,000 |
| Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery | General | $182,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Aj & MD Ruggiero Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aj & MD Ruggiero Memorial Trust give?
$433,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $216,500.
Who runs Aj & MD Ruggiero Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Aj & MD Ruggiero Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.