Rutkow Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rutkow Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,618 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$74,618
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $124,650 the year before.
0% 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 | $125,100 | 3 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $124,650 | 14 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $74,618 | 13 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Rutkow Family 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 Rutkow Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $60,000 |
| New York | 10 | $11,118 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $60,000 |
| Central Park Conservation | Grant | $2,500 |
| WMHT Public Media | Grant | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Grant | $2,500 |
| City Harvest | Grant | $1,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Grant | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | Grant | $1,000 |
| Ny Public Library | Grant | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals | Grant | $1,000 |
| St Jude | Grant | $1,000 |
| Am Jewish History | Grant | $518 |
| Yivo Institute | Grant | $500 |
| Union College | Grant | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth Rutkow
Questions people ask
Does Rutkow Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rutkow Family Foundation give?
$74,618 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Rutkow Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beth Rutkow (Trustee).
What does Rutkow Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.