Betty and Irving Ruthen Private Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Betty and Irving Ruthen Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$4.1 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 1 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 1 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Organization 10 Ellington Way, Spring Valley, NY 10977 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 741-9522 |
| What to submit | Written form |
What Betty and Irving Ruthen Private Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Humanitarian & educational | $1.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Yoel Zagelbaum
- Ephraim Zagelbaum
- Yechiel Zagelbaum
Questions people ask
Does Betty and Irving Ruthen Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Betty and Irving Ruthen Private Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Betty and Irving Ruthen Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Yoel Zagelbaum (Director), Ephraim Zagelbaum (Director) and Yechiel Zagelbaum (Director).
What does Betty and Irving Ruthen Private Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.