Gifford Rudin Foundation
Accepts applications
Gifford Rudin Foundation is a private foundation in Manalapan, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,550 the year before.
50% 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 | $48,466 | 22 | $561,780 |
| 2024 | $49,550 | 21 | $890,303 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 14 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ricky S Kaplan Cpa 210 Bridge Plaza Drive Suite 225, Manalapan, NJ 07726 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 536-7400, rkaplan417@aol.com |
| What to submit | Letter request |
What Gifford Rudin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $23,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Cornell University | General purpose | $6,000 |
| President Fellows to Harvard Colleg | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | General purpose | $3,500 |
| American Heart Association | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Ascpa | General purpose | $2,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| National Ms Society | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | General purpose | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Asociation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Peta | General purpose | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The Humane Society of the US | General purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Rudin
- Deborah Verp
- Stephen I Rudin
- Gail G Rudin
Questions people ask
Does Gifford Rudin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gifford Rudin Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Gifford Rudin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Rudin (President), Deborah Verp (Secretary), Stephen I Rudin (Director) and Gail G Rudin (Director).
What does Gifford Rudin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.