Private foundation · EIN 27-1265608 · Westlake Vlg, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dianne H Ruthman Family 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: 6 grants paid, $29K total, median $2,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$29K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Orange CountyIrvine, CAOperating expenses$18K
Alzheimer's Orange CountyIrvine, CAOperating expenses$5,000
Boys & Girls Club Greater Conejo ValleyWestlake Village, CAOperating expenses$2,500
Chabad of North HollywoodSherman Oaks, CAOperating expenses$1,500
Shaarey Zedek CongregationValley Village, CAOperating expenses$1,200
Bonei OlamValley Village, CAOperating expenses$900

About this foundation

Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake Vlg, California, administered in care of Mc Legacy Group, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Dianne H Ruthman Family 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 Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $29K across 6 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation give?

California (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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