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Ruskin-Zafren Foundation is a private corporation based in PENNINGTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Ruth Z Ruskin. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2011 to $4.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2019 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Ruskin-Zafren Foundation has made 71 grants totaling $585K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $173K in 2022 to $412K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $68K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Florida, New York, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$52K
Based on 21 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.
Ruskin-Zafren Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 71 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, FL, NY.
Ruskin-Zafren Foundation has distributed a total of $585K across 71 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $68K.
Ruskin-Zafren Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruskin-Zafren Foundation is headquartered in PENNINGTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James H Maloney | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ruth Ruskin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$257K
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
$5.2M
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
$182K
Contributions
$137K
Net Investment Income
$270K
Distribution Amount
$236K
Total: $3.9M
Total Grants
71
Total Giving
$585K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow'S Rainbow IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Coconut Creek, FL | $68K | 2023 |
| Jewish Social Service AgencyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Fairfax, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn IncARTS IN THE PARK, RECPAC | Fairfax, VA | $16K | 2023 |
| Silver Line Theatre Exchange IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Staunton, VA | $12K | 2023 |
| Cats CradleUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Harrisonburg, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Project GrowsUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Verona, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Environmental Defense Fund IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of The CentralUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Staunton, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Shenandoah National Park TrustUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Arrow ProjectUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Staunton, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Montgomery, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia League For Planned ParenthoodUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Richmond, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| American National Red CrossUKRAINE HUMANITARIAN | Boone, IA | $3K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Montgomery, AL | $3K | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & EducationalUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Staunton Public LibraryUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Staunton, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food BankUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Lorton, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Albert Lea, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Brain & Behavior Research FdnUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Rape Abuse And Incest NationalUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Staunton Montessori SchoolUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Fishersville, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Congressional SchoolFALL FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP | Falls Church, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Cats Cradle Of The ShenandoahSUMMERTIME CHALLENGE 2021 | Harrisonburg, VA | $21K | 2022 |