The Sarah and Daniel Rueven Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sarah and Daniel Rueven Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5,437
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $1.5 million | 49 | $38,395 |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 46 | $19,700 |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 45 | $5,437 |
How to apply
The Sarah and Daniel Rueven 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 The Sarah and Daniel Rueven Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $840,500 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $242,300 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $186,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $77,000 |
| California | 2 | $41,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | Brandeis fund/unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Temple Sholom Inc | Security initiative and kol nidre annual campaign | $150,000 |
| Village Community School | General | $125,000 |
| The Jewish Climate Trust | General | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation | General | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General | $100,000 |
| Birthright Israel | General | $72,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC | General | $50,000 |
| Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture | Rhizome | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Israel war relief effort | $50,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | General | $50,000 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | General | $36,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti Semitism | General | $36,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance | General | $36,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | General | $36,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of Ny | Community security initiative | $36,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | General | $35,000 |
| Chabad of Tribeca | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Hudson River | General | $25,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | Israel war relief effort | $24,000 |
| Reach Prep Inc | General | $20,000 |
| To Be Honest | Tel-aviv institute | $18,000 |
| UJA of Greenwich | General | $18,000 |
| Jewish Museum | General | $15,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Jct sponsorship of the jfn 2025 conference | $12,500 |
| Slingshot Fund | General | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | General | $10,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | General | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Alliance | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC | General | $10,000 |
| Moving Traditions | General | $7,200 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General | $5,000 |
| Moishe House | New york area house support | $5,000 |
| Mission Edge San Diego | Tell institute | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Day School | General | $5,000 |
| Zioness Movement | General | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Professional Firefighters Benevolent Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Police Dept | Greenwich police scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Silver Shield Association | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Rueven
- Sarah Rueven
Questions people ask
Does The Sarah and Daniel Rueven Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sarah and Daniel Rueven Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs The Sarah and Daniel Rueven Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Rueven (Co-President and Treasurer) and Sarah Rueven (Co-President and Secretary).
What does The Sarah and Daniel Rueven Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.