Rudnick Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rudnick Foundation is a private foundation in Hackensack, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,191 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $28,000. 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$95,191
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$738,765
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,216 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,930 | 19 | $665,566 |
| 2024 | $92,216 | 22 | $721,491 |
| 2025 | $95,191 | 20 | $738,765 |
How to apply
Rudnick 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 Rudnick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $160 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $61,011 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $28,500 |
| New York | 5 | $3,620 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Charitable | $13,800 |
| Morse Life Foundation | Charitable | $12,400 |
| The Society of Four Arts | Educational | $12,000 |
| Children's Golf Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center | Charitable | $5,511 |
| Bruce & Marsha Moskowitz Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Atlantic Golf Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boston Athenaeum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $780 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Charitable | $700 |
| The Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism | Charitable | $500 |
| East End Hospice Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $500 |
| The Special Children's Center | Charitable | $400 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Charitable | $300 |
| The Rothschild Foundation | Charitable | $160 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Charitable | $140 |
Officers and trustees
- David L Rudnick
- Gail P Rudnick
- Barbara Rudnick
- Mary Giovanniello
- Jeffrey Rudnick
Questions people ask
Does Rudnick Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rudnick Foundation give?
$95,191 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Rudnick Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David L Rudnick (President), Gail P Rudnick (Vice President), Barbara Rudnick (Secretary) and Mary Giovanniello (Ass't Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rudnick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and health.