Ruderman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruderman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newton Center, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.0 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $3.0 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$6.0 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$177 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.3 million the year before.
61% 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 | $5.3 million | 45 | $172 million |
| 2024 | $6.0 million | 43 | $177 million |
How to apply
Ruderman 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ruderman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $3.1 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $970,000 |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $916,300 |
| California | 6 | $449,700 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $185,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $97,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $22,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ruderman Family Foundation Israel (Amutah) | General purpose | $3.0 million |
| American Society of the Univ of Haifa | General purpose | $400,000 |
| William James College | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Academy Foundation | General purpose | $205,000 |
| New Meta Entertainment Inc (Nme) | General purpose | $200,000 |
| The Giving Back Fund | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Bamidbar | General purpose | $185,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | General purpose | $155,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General purpose | $150,000 |
| The Princeton Review - TPR Education | General purpose | $132,000 |
| Andrea Bocelli Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Newfilmmakers la (Scripted Israel) | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Union of Orthodox Jewish Cong America | General purpose | $100,000 |
| American Association of Colleges and Universities (Learningwell) | General purpose | $90,000 |
| Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media | General purpose | $82,200 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General purpose | $72,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General purpose | $51,800 |
| Global Gift Foundation of America (Casa Ngeles) | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Lenny Learning Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Prizmah Center for Jewish Education | General purpose | $45,000 |
| Boston University | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Beker Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Chebra Agudas Achim Chesed Shel Emeth Hebrew Free Burial Association Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Legacy Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Literacy Partners | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Fund | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Brandeis University | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Merona Leadership Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Intermarium Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Disability Rights International | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Journal | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Easterseals Southern California | General purpose | $2,500 |
| US Intl Council on Disabilities | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Assn of Univ CTRS on Disabilities (Aucd) | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Disability Law Center | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Seth Ruderman
- Sharon Ellen Shapiro
- Todd Adam Ruderman
- Marcia Ruderman
- Lawrence Jacobs
- Shira Ruderman
- Hanna Shaul Bar Nissim
Questions people ask
Does Ruderman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruderman Family Foundation give?
$6.0 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Ruderman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay Seth Ruderman (President & Trustee), Sharon Ellen Shapiro (Community Liaison & Trustee), Todd Adam Ruderman (Trustee) and Marcia Ruderman (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ruderman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and faith communities.