David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation in Allendale, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $334,186 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $78,400. 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$334,186
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$78,400
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $314,900 the year before.
53% 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 | $287,956 | 65 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $314,900 | 69 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $334,186 | 68 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic 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 David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $167,426 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $117,400 |
| California | 6 | $22,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $4,470 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,100 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,600 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,600 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,840 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JFCS of Northern NJ (Jewish Family & CH) | Charitable | $78,400 |
| Jericho Project | Charitable | $55,500 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp | Charitable | $33,400 |
| Karsh Center | Charitable | $18,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | Charitable | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Pfeiffer Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| KIPP New York | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Peace Inc | General | $8,000 |
| Center for Food Action | Charitable | $5,000 |
| RSFF | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ramapo College Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Adamah Ny | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Proj | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Raices | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Uja-Federation of Ny | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Valley Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $2,586 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Adl | Charitable | $2,250 |
| Brown University | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Center for Early Education | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Geneva School of Manhattan | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Stony Brook School | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Washington University | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chabad at MIT | Charitable | $1,920 |
| Hillel International | Charitable | $1,610 |
| Horace Mann School | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Aspni Nature Israel | Charitable | $1,360 |
| American Friends of Ogen | Charitable | $1,000 |
| America's Grow-A-Row | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pony Power | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ramapo College | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Arnold P Gold Foundation Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| America Gives (Niv Nirel) | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Gaza Soup Kitchen | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barnett Rukin
- Susan Eisen
- SLX Capital Management LTD
- William Rukin
- Cara Eisen
Questions people ask
Does David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation give?
$334,186 in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barnett Rukin (Vice President), Susan Eisen (Trustee), SLX Capital Management LTD (Asset Mgmt) and William Rukin (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.