Michael B Rukin Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael B Rukin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $612,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $165,000. 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$612,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $618,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $602,500 | 29 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $618,000 | 31 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $612,000 | 27 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Michael B Rukin Charitable 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 Michael B Rukin Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $336,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $145,000 |
| New York | 6 | $117,750 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $3,820 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $2,930 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $750 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Doors | Unrestricted | $165,000 |
| Hias | Unrestricted | $145,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | Ukraine emergency fund/ajt | $75,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Jewish boston | $65,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Dr moses | $30,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Dr mccully research | $30,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Anti semitism initiative | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Natal | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pair | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Welcome NST | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Jewish Arts Collaborative | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Webster Comfort Care Home | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Agahozo Shalom Youth Village | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Dartmouth Hickock Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Boulder Open Space Conservancy | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Groundworks Art Lab | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hillel International | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Unrestricted | $750 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Education | Free enterprise week | $500 |
| Montgomery School | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Home Health Hospice House NH | Unrestricted | $320 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Shanerock | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality | Unrestricted | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Morreen Naomi Rukin
Questions people ask
Does Michael B Rukin Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael B Rukin Charitable Foundation give?
$612,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Michael B Rukin Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Morreen Naomi Rukin (Trustee).
What does Michael B Rukin Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.