Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $199,705 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $43,170. 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$199,705
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$43,170
- Assets$669,193
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $164,089 the year before.
42% 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 | $169,536 | 51 | $897,843 |
| 2024 | $164,089 | 60 | $805,553 |
| 2025 | $199,705 | 53 | $669,193 |
How to apply
Jerrold Ruskin 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 Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $8,708 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 33 | $157,209 |
| New York | 9 | $23,798 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,350 |
| California | 4 | $3,490 |
| Maryland | 3 | $650 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Am Shalom | Religious | $43,170 |
| Jewish United Fund | Civic | $30,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Photography | Educational | $21,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Civic | $12,350 |
| Bayit Brigade America | Civic | $10,000 |
| Hope Chicago | Educational | $10,000 |
| Clearbrook | Civic | $9,500 |
| Montresso Art Foundation | Educational | $8,708 |
| The Art Center of Highland Park | Educational | $7,580 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Educational | $5,100 |
| American Jewish Committee - Jacob Blaustein Building | Religious | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law | Educational | $5,000 |
| Spertus Institute | Educational | $4,900 |
| The Ember Foundation | Religious | $3,500 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Educational | $2,770 |
| Pasadena Jewish Temple | Religious | $2,572 |
| Israel Cancer Research Foundation | Medical | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital | Medical | $1,563 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Medical | $1,500 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | Medical | $1,350 |
| Lynn Safe Breast Cancer Foundation | Medical | $1,000 |
| Art Encounter | Educational | $862 |
| Camp One Step at A Time | Civic | $518 |
| Standwithus | Civic | $518 |
| Beat the Streets Chicago | Civic | $500 |
| Biltmore Scholarship Foundation | Educational | $500 |
| Cje Senior Life | Civic | $500 |
| Operation Christmas | Civic | $500 |
| Shiva - Jewish National Fund USA | Religious | $500 |
| The Ark | Religious | $500 |
| The History Museum | Educational | $500 |
| The Renaissance Society | Educational | $500 |
| Tri-Con Child Care Center | Educational | $500 |
| YMCA Camp Independence | Educational | $500 |
| Torahub - Purim Fund | Religious | $350 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Civic | $300 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | Medical | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | Medical | $250 |
| Gray for Glioblastoma | Medical | $250 |
| Jewish Council for Youth Services | Educational | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary I Levenstein
Questions people ask
Does Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc give?
$199,705 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary I Levenstein (Director, Chair, Secretary. Treasurer).
What does Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.