Private foundation · EIN 26-1613081 · Tequesta, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zsolt & Mary Rumy Charitable Trust

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: 29 grants paid, $455K total, median $3,025. 28% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$455K
Median grant
$3,025
Stays in FL
28%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Missouri Historical SocietySt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$110K
Missouri Botanical GardenSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$100K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$50K
Focus Marines FoundationChesterfield, MOGeneral operating support$50K
The Heritage Account IncSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$26K
St Luke's HospitalChesterfield, MOGeneral operating support$25K
Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FLGeneral operating support$20K
Lighthouse Art CenterTequesta, FLGeneral operating support$16K
The Women's BakeryDenver, COGeneral operating support$11K
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operating support$10K
Winter Opera St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$10K
Tower Grove ParkSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$5,900
Jupiter Hills Community FoundationTequesta, FLGeneral operating support$5,000
Lydia's HouseSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$5,000
St Mary of Victories Catholic ChurchSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$3,025
The Buddy FundSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$2,500
Show-Me InstituteSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$1,000
Mounts Botanical GardenWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral operating support$900
Flagler MuseumPalm Beach, FLGeneral operating support$600
Mishkan ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operating support$513
Congregation Temple IsraelSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$500
South Florida PBSBoynton Beach, FLGeneral operating support$500
St Louis Science CenterSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$390
Bonnet HouseFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral operating support$300
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral operating support$104
Cape Cod Healthcare FoundationHyannis, MAGeneral operating support$100
Culver Educational FoundationCulver, INGeneral operating support$100
Oyster Harbors Club Caddy Scholarship FundOsterville, MAGeneral operating support$100
St Louis AbbeySt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$100

By state: Missouri 15 · Florida 8 · Colorado 1 · Tennessee 1 · Illinois 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Zsolt & Mary Rumy Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Tequesta, Florida, administered in care of Mary Rumy, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Zsolt & Mary Rumy Charitable Trust 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 Zsolt & Mary Rumy Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $455K across 29 grants, a median of $3,025.

Where does Zsolt & Mary Rumy Charitable Trust give?

Missouri (15 grants), Florida (8 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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