Private foundation · EIN 90-0639630 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George and Cindy Rusu 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: 16 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$1.1M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILSupport their mission$500K
Healthnetwork FoundationChagrin Falls, OHAnnual appeal - general fund$110K
Automotive Mentoring GroupChicago, ILCharitable, admin expenses$100K
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CAProvide healthcare to people in need$100K
One for OneChicago, ILSupport to break cycle of violence$70K
AeroangelDenver, COProvide travel to children for medic$40K
Sherwood CaresThousand Oaks, CAAwards grants to local charities$40K
Knicker Open CharitiesAddison, ILBenefits folds of honor$25K
Doodlebug Workshop Voc Trn CenterWheaton, ILSupport their mission$15K
Wdsra Scholarship Endowment Kerry Fitzgerald Endowment FundCarol Stream, ILAssist their mission$15K
We Are Called to CarePlano, ILSupport their mission$15K
Reclaim 13Downers Grove, ILSupport their mission$15K
Gloves 4 Grief IncIrvine, CAAid in their mission$5,000
Country Shrine ClubChicago, ILShriners hospital for children$5,000
Inspiration CorporationChicago, ILSupport its mission$5,000
Children's Tumor FoundationNew York, NYSupport their mission$2,000

By state: Illinois 10 · California 3 · Ohio 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

George and Cindy Rusu Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Sageworth, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 George and Cindy Rusu 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 George and Cindy Rusu Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 16 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does George and Cindy Rusu Family Foundation give?

Illinois (10 grants), California (3 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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