Rudolph Joseph Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rudolph Joseph Foundation is a private foundation in Rockville Centre, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $621,276 in 123 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $99,322. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$621,276
- Number of grants123
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$99,322
- Assets$559,264
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2024 was up from $368,308 the year before.
76% of its 2024 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 | $368,308 | 109 | $598,586 |
| 2024 | $621,276 | 123 | $559,264 |
How to apply
Rudolph Joseph 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 Rudolph Joseph Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 19 | $177,401 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $177,118 |
| New York | 39 | $107,103 |
| California | 35 | $57,089 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $27,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate ChangeFocus 4 Democracy | Charitable | $99,322 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Charitable | $75,443 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lost Light Projects Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Southern Vision Alliance | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Galvanize USA | Charitable | $34,741 |
| Lincoln Democracy Instit | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Notley Impact | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Columbia University | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Working America Education Fund | Charitable | $18,851 |
| All Americans Vote | Charitable | $15,793 |
| Accelerate ChangeFocus 4 Democracy | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Citzens' Climate Education | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Network for Good | Charitable | $7,725 |
| 100 Friends | Charitable | $7,510 |
| Public Citizens Foundation | Charitable | $5,056 |
| Dr Susan Love Research Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Brandeis University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ActBlue 314 Action Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ActBlue 314 Action Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Public Citizen | Charitable | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Charitable | $2,575 |
| University of Michigan Gift BBMS | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bravenewfilmsorg | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ploughshares Fund | Charitable | $2,500 |
| KQED Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $2,085 |
| Center for Independent Documentary Films | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Charitable | $1,500 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Charitable | $1,050 |
| Marin Open Space Trust | Charitable | $1,050 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Charitable | $1,050 |
| Partners In Health | Charitable | $1,046 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $1,045 |
| National Gay and Lesbian Task Force | Charitable | $1,030 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Charitable | $1,030 |
| 100 Friends | Charitable | $1,030 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Eger
- Peter Joseph
Questions people ask
Does Rudolph Joseph Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rudolph Joseph Foundation give?
$621,276 in tax year 2024, across 123 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Rudolph Joseph Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Eger (Trustee) and Peter Joseph (Trustee).
What does Rudolph Joseph Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.