Ruda Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ruda Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Falls Church, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,825 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $10,250. 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$38,825
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$10,250
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $23,750 the year before.
56% 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 | $23,750 | 17 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $38,825 | 16 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Ruda Foundation Inc 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 Ruda Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $5,550 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $2,025 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $250 |
| Oregon | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pocono Heritage Land Trust Inc | Protect riparian land in Monroe County | $10,250 |
| Cape Fear River Watch | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Realize Impact | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| South Alabama Land Trust | Land acquisition around the Weeks Bay Watershed | $3,000 |
| Kezar Lake Watershed Association | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Truro News Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Langley High School | Track team support | $300 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Inc | General charitable purposes | $275 |
| Truro Conservation Trust | Land acquisition | $250 |
| Deerfield Academy | General educational purposes | $250 |
| Wellesley College | General educational purposes | $250 |
| Greater Washington Educational Tele | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| The Kimberley School Foundationm In | General educational purposes | $250 |
| Deschutes Land Trust | General charitable purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- David E Morine
- Ruth S Morine
- Charles E Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Ruda Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruda Foundation Inc give?
$38,825 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Ruda Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David E Morine (President), Ruth S Morine (Secretary/Treas) and Charles E Taylor (Asst Secretary).
What does Ruda Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.