Grants paid in 2024
Top 10 of 17 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United FundChicago, IL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $20K |
| RaviniaHighland Park, IL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $7,500 |
| Briarwood Scholarship FoundationDeerfield, IL | Education | $6,525 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $1,800 |
| Cje SeniorlifeChicago, IL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $1,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing ArtWest Palm Beach, FL | Ensure the Kravis Center will continue to present world-class artists and comprehensive education programs for the entire community and vis… | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach OperaWest Palm Beach, FL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $1,000 |
| Play for PinkNew York, NY | Play for PINK is a grassroots organization dedicated to raising funds to fight breast cancer through sporting and lifestyle events. | $650 |
| Briarwood Country ClubjufDeerfield, IL | Provide educational financial assistance to our employees and/or their children. | $280 |
| Art InstituteChicago, IL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $200 |
By state: Illinois 10 · Florida 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · Ohio 1 · California 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
The@howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Highland Park, Illinois, administered in care of Gould & Ratner, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The@howard and Raina Ruskin 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 The@howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $57K across 17 grants, a median of $1,800.
Where does The@howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation give?
Illinois (10 grants), Florida (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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