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Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Gary I Levenstein. It holds total assets of $694K. Annual income is reported at $257K. Total assets have grown from $74K in 2019 to $854K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc. has made 142 grants totaling $475K, with a median grant of $250. Annual giving has grown from $106K in 2021 to $170K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $199K distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $66K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 98 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$200
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$307K
Based on 37 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 142 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $475K across 142 grants. The median grant size is $250, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $66K.
Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary I Levenstein | DIRECTOR, CHAIR, SECRETARY. TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$204K
Total Assets
$854K
Fair Market Value
$898K
Net Worth
$854K
Grants Paid
$170K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$6K
Distribution Amount
$47K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
142
Total Giving
$475K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$250
Unique Recipients
98
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation ChristmasCIVIC | Wheaton, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary PhotographyEDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $63K | 2023 |
| Hope ChicagoEDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Am ShalomRELIGIOUS | Glencoe, IL | $24K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundCIVIC | Chicago, IL | $18K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Committe - Jacob Blaustein BuildingRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| AdlCIVIC. | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Art Center Of Highland ParkEDUCATIONAL | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| The Ember FoundationRELIGIOUS | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The IdfCIVIC | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Northwestern University - Pritzker School Of LawEDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art ChicagoEDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Camp Young Judea MidwestRELIGIOUS | Northbrook, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Ymca Camp IndependenceEDUCATIONAL | Ingleside, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Chicago Bar FoundationCIVIC | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Ravinia FestivalCIVIC | Highland Park, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundCIVIC | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundRELIGIOUS | Northbrook, IL | $590 | 2023 |
| The ArkRELIGIOUS | Northbrook, IL | $550 | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Madison, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| Biltmore Scholarship FoundationEDUCATIONAL | North Barrington, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Art EncounterEDUCATIONAL | Evanston, IL | $450 | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust MuseumEDUCATIONAL | Skokie, IL | $400 | 2023 |
| St Baldricks FoundationMEDICAL | Monrovia, CA | $300 | 2023 |
| Cje Senior LifeCIVIC | Chicago, IL | $300 | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardensCIVIC | Glencoe, IL | $300 | 2023 |
| Save A Child'S HeartMEDICAL | Potomac, MD | $250 | 2023 |
| Highland Park Illinois District 112 Education FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Highland Park, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus LifeRELIGIOUS | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| Tri-Con Child Care CenterEDUCATIONAL | Highland Park, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Magen David AdomMEDICAL | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Wttw Public BroadcastingCIVIC | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Obama FoundationCIVIC | Topeka, KS | $200 | 2023 |
| Crohns And Colitus FoundationMEDICAL | Des Plaines, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Infant Welfare Society Of ChicagoEDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $150 | 2023 |
| Israel Cancer CentersMEDICAL | Brick, NJ | $100 | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationMEDICAL | Bethesda, MD | $100 | 2023 |
| Amnesty InternationalCIVIC | New York City, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodCIVIC | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Special Olympics ChicagoCIVIC | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| St Jude Research HospitalMEDICAL | Memphis, TN | $100 | 2023 |
| The Village ChicagoCIVIC | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Jewish Home Of RochesterCIVIC | Rochester, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Special Olympics IllinoisMEDICAL | Normal, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Evanston Community FoundationCIVIC | Evanston, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| 911 Memorial & MuseumCIVIC | New York, NY | N/A | 2023 |
| Jewish Children & Family Services ChicagoCIVIC | Chicago, IL | N/A | 2023 |
| World Jewish CongressRELIGIOUS | Merrifield, VA | N/A | 2023 |