Ruthlein Toell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruthlein Toell Foundation is a private foundation in Allendale, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,750 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$36,750
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$494,070
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 19 | $465,815 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 21 | $490,576 |
| 2025 | $36,750 | 19 | $494,070 |
How to apply
Ruthlein Toell 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 Ruthlein Toell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $18,000 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $6,200 |
| Arizona | 2 | $5,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,050 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General activities | $10,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | General activities | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General activities | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | General activities | $3,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General activities | $2,500 |
| Seahorse Ranch Rescue | General activities | $2,500 |
| Individual | General activities | $2,000 |
| Givetaxfreeorg | General activities | $1,050 |
| Guardian Angel Church AIDS Ministry | General activities | $1,000 |
| Harvest House Inc | General activities | $1,000 |
| Samaritan House | General activities | $1,000 |
| Center for Food Action | General activities | $1,000 |
| Project Self Sufficiency of Sussex | General activities | $1,000 |
| Individual | General activities | $500 |
| Shriners Children's | General activities | $500 |
| Warwick Humane | General Activities | $500 |
| Hospice of Orange County | General activities | $500 |
| Individual | General activities | $450 |
| Individual | General activities | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Arlene Sabino
- George Toell
- Mary Ann Porter
- Dorothy Leblanc
Questions people ask
Does Ruthlein Toell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruthlein Toell Foundation give?
$36,750 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ruthlein Toell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arlene Sabino (Director), George Toell (Director), Mary Ann Porter (Director) and Dorothy Leblanc (Director).
What does Ruthlein Toell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and food and hunger.