Private foundation · EIN 04-3340591 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ruettgers Family Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 57 grants paid, $1.7M total, median $15K. 56% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
57
$1.7M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MA
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2024

57 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center IncBoston, MAGeneral support$261K
Garden ConservancyGarrison, NYGeneral support$174K
Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary IncBoston, MAGeneral support$150K
Maranyundo Initiative IncSouth Boston, MAGeneral support$100K
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary IncBoston, MAGeneral support$80K
Island SchoolWoburn, MAGeneral support$75K
Childrens Day SchoolSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$60K
Buckner InternationalDallas, TXGeneral support$50K
Concord-Carlisle Community ChestConcord, MAGeneral support$50K
Impact on EducationLouisville, COGeneral support$50K
Reproductive Equity Now FoundationBoston, MAGeneral support$50K
Gaining Ground IncConcord, MAGeneral support$35K
Gasparilla Island Conservation District ActBoca Grande, FLGeneral support$35K
Harry Chapin Food BankLindenhurst, NYGeneral support$35K
Dwelling House of HopeLowell, MAGeneral support$25K
Englewood Community CareEnglewood, FLGeneral support$25K
Harvard Kennedy SchoolCambridge, MAGeneral support$25K
Move Up Global IncCanton, MAGeneral support$25K
Salvation Army of MassachusettsLowell, MAGeneral support$25K
Winsor SchoolBoston, MAGeneral support$25K
Carlisle Council on AgingCarlisle, MAGeneral support$25K
Concord-Carlisle Regional School DistrictConcord, MAGeneral support$25K
Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumBoston, MAGeneral support$20K
Seattle Preparatory SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral support$20K
Southern Hills Middle School PTOBoulder, COPto support$20K
Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NCGeneral support$20K
Americans for Immigrant JusticeVirginia Gardens, FLGeneral support$15K
Campaign for Catholic SchoolsBoston, MAGeneral support$15K
Museum of Fine ArtsBoston, MAGeneral support$15K
Saint Irene ChurchCarlisle, MAGeneral support$15K
Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation IncBoca Grande, FLGeneral support$10K
City Lifevida Urbana (urban Revival Inc)Jamaica Plain, MAGeneral support$10K
Joslin Diabetes CenterBoston, MAGeneral support$10K
Life Flight Network FoundationAurora, ORGeneral support$10K
Americans for Oxford IncNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Emerson Health FoundationConcord, MAGeneral support$10K
The Food ProjectLincoln, MAGeneral support$10K
Roots RisingPittsfield, MAGeneral support$10K
Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement AssociationBoca Grande, FLGeneral support$7,500
FfwdSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$6,000
Sarasota Opera Association IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$6,000
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Colorado Nonprofit Development CenterDenver, COGrowing up boulder$5,000
Trustees of ReservationBoston, MAGeneral support$5,000
51 Walden Performing ArtsConcord, MAGeneral support$5,000
Alcott PtgConcord, MAGeneral support$5,000
Bald Peak Community FundMelvin Village, NHGeneral support$5,000
Francis Ouimet Scholarship FundNorton, MAGeneral support$5,000
Friends of Notre-Dame de ParisEtna, NHGeneral support$5,000
Idaho State UniversityPocatello, IDGeneral support$5,000
Merrimack Valley Food BankLowell, MAGeneral support$5,000
St Joseph ParishConcord, MAGeneral support$5,000
Commemorative Air ForceDallas, TXGeneral support$2,500
Emerson Healthcare FoundationConcord, MAGeneral support$2,500
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAGeneral support$2,500
Concord-Carlisle Scholarship FundConcord, MAGeneral support$2,500
Royal Oak FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500

By state: Massachusetts 32 · New York 5 · Florida 6 · Colorado 3 · California 2 · Texas 2

About this foundation

Ruettgers Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Martina Frangis Atlantic Trust, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ruettgers Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ruettgers Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.7M across 57 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Ruettgers Family Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (32 grants), New York (5 grants), Florida (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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