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Ruda Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in FALLS CHURCH, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Charles E Taylor. It holds total assets of $694K. Annual income is reported at $156K. Total assets have grown from $50K in 2013 to $520K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maine. According to available records, Ruda Foundation Inc. has made 22 grants totaling $43K, with a median grant of $950. Annual giving has decreased from $12K in 2021 to $8K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $24K distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $20K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 7 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.
Ruda Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MA, PA.
Ruda Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $43K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $950, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $20K.
Ruda Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruda Foundation Inc. is headquartered in FALLS CHURCH, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Taylor | Asst Secretary | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| David E Morine | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ruth S Morine | Secretary/Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$13K
Total Assets
$520K
Fair Market Value
$766K
Net Worth
$520K
Grants Paid
$8K
Contributions
$98K
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
$35K
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$43K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$950
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Land TrustLand Protection within Mobile/Tensaw Delta | Fairhope, AL | $1K | 2023 |
| Truro Environmental Defense FundLand Conservation | Truro, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Mountains-To-Sea TraGeneral trail maintenance | Raleigh, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| South Alabama Land TrustLand acquisition around the Weeks Bay Watershed | Fairhope, AL | $1K | 2023 |
| Pocono Heritage Land Trust IncProtect riparian land in Monroe County | Stroudsburg, PA | $750 | 2023 |
| Kezar Lake Watershed AssociationGeneral charitable purposes | Lovell, ME | $250 | 2023 |
| Deerfield AcademyGeneral educational purposes | Deerfield, MA | $250 | 2023 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund IncGeneral support | Norton, MA | $250 | 2023 |
| Land Conservation Assistance NetworConservation of lands in Maine | Yarmouth, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Western Rivers ConservancyRiver Conservation | Portland, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| Beta Theta Pi FoundationLeadership Scholarships | Oxford, OH | $500 | 2022 |
| Truro Conservation TrustLand acquisition | North Truro, MA | $250 | 2022 |
| University Of Massachusetts MedicalFund research in Lou Gehrig's disease of Dr. Brown | Shersberry, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Greater Lovell Land TrustCharles Pond project | Lovell, ME | $2K | 2021 |