Private foundation · EIN 20-7264152 · Tenafly, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rugismue 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $100K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$100K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NJ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Table to Table Table to TableSaddle Brook, NJGeneral$50K
Market Street Mission Market Street MissionHawthorne, NJGeneral$50K

About this foundation

Rugismue Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tenafly, New Jersey, administered in care of Rudolf J Mueller, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Rugismue Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Rugismue Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 2 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Rugismue Charitable Foundation give?

New Jersey (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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