Private foundation · EIN 87-4061319 · San Jose, California · Education

Ruth Reinhard Fletcher 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: 17 grants paid, $221K total, median $3,600. 65% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$221K
Median grant
$3,600
Stays in CA
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
JCC of North AmericaNew York, NYGeneral operating$80K
Jewish Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CAAnnual campaign$40K
Israaid (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance IncBeverly Hills, CAGeneral support$25K
Hopewell FundWashington, DCProject - early j$25K
Pasadena Jewish Temple and CenterPasadena, CAGeneral support$10K
Jewish Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CAPowering hope event fy25$10K
Jewish Community Relations Council Bay AreaSan Francisco, CAJcrc annual campaign$10K
Jewish Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CAGeneral support$5,000
Shalom AustinAustin, TXGeneral support$3,600
The Summit LeagueSaratoga, CAGeneral support$2,500
St Jude Children's Research Hospital AlsacSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$2,500
The Rohr Chabad at UciIrvine, CAGeneral support$1,800
Hillel of Silicon Valley IncSan Jose, CARosh hashanah shabbat dinner$1,500
Yavneh Day SchoolLos Gatos, CAGeneral support$1,030
Jewish GwWashington, DCGeneral support$1,030
JCC of North AmericaNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000
Hasbara Fellowships IncorporatedNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000

By state: California 11 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Ruth Reinhard Fletcher Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Jose, California, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Ruth Reinhard Fletcher 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 Ruth Reinhard Fletcher Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $221K across 17 grants, a median of $3,600.

Where does Ruth Reinhard Fletcher Charitable Foundation give?

California (11 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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