The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $260,789. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$260,789
- Assets$35.2 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 59 | $28.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 52 | $34.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 57 | $35.2 million |
How to apply
The Ruettgers Family Charit 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 The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 32 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 5 | $226,770 |
| Florida | 6 | $98,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $75,000 |
| California | 2 | $66,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $52,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | General support | $260,789 |
| Garden Conservancy | General support | $174,270 |
| Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Inc | General support | $149,778 |
| Maranyundo Initiative Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Inc | General support | $80,445 |
| Island School | General support | $75,000 |
| Childrens Day School | General support | $60,000 |
| Buckner International | General support | $50,000 |
| Concord-Carlisle Community Chest | General support | $50,000 |
| Impact on Education | General support | $50,000 |
| Reproductive Equity Now Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Gaining Ground Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation District Act | General support | $35,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | General support | $35,000 |
| Dwelling House of Hope | General support | $25,000 |
| Englewood Community Care | General support | $25,000 |
| Harvard Kennedy School | General support | $25,000 |
| Move Up Global Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army of Massachusetts | General support | $25,000 |
| Winsor School | General support | $25,000 |
| Carlisle Council on Aging | General support | $25,000 |
| Concord-Carlisle Regional School District | General support | $25,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | General support | $20,000 |
| Seattle Preparatory School | General support | $20,000 |
| Southern Hills Middle School PTO | Pto support | $20,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General support | $20,000 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | General support | $15,000 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools | General support | $15,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General support | $15,000 |
| Saint Irene Church | General support | $15,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| City Lifevida Urbana (Urban Revival Inc) | General support | $10,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Life Flight Network Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Emerson Health Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Food Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Roots Rising | General support | $10,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association | General support | $7,500 |
| FFWD | General support | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Ruettgers
- Maureen Ruettgers
- Christopher Ruettgers
- Polly Fields
- Abigail Flanagan
Questions people ask
Does The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Ruettgers (Trustee), Maureen Ruettgers (Trustee), Christopher Ruettgers (Trustee) and Polly Fields (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.