Private foundation · EIN 94-3214592 · Fremont, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nancy Webb Ruskin 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: 21 grants paid, $81K total, median $2,000. 57% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$81K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Francisco Zoological SocietySan Francisco, CAGeneral use$16K
KqedSn Francisco, CAGeneral use$12K
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CAGeneral use$8,000
Alameda County Food BankOakland, CAGeneral use$6,000
St Jude's Childrens HospMemphis, TNGeneral use$6,000
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral use$5,000
Special OlympicsPleasant Hill, CAGeneral use$3,000
Doctor's Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral use$3,000
Smithsonian NmaiWashington, DCGeneral use$3,000
Abode ServicesFremont, CAGeneral use$2,500
World Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCGeneral use$2,000
Central Ca Food BankFresno, CAGeneral use$2,000
Ca State Parks FoudationSan Francisco, CAGeneral use$2,000
Meals on Wheels Alameda CountyOakland, CAGeneral use$2,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAGeneral use$2,000
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTGeneral use$2,000
East Bay SPCAOakland, CAGeneral use$1,500
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral use$1,000
Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCGeneral use$1,000
Olive Hyde Art GuildFremont, CAGeneral usse$1,000
Alzheimers AssociationSan Jose, CAGeneral uses$500

By state: California 12 · District of Columbia 4 · Tennessee 1 · New York 2 · Georgia 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Nancy Webb Ruskin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fremont, California, administered in care of Daniel a Ruskin, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Nancy Webb Ruskin 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 Nancy Webb Ruskin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 21 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Nancy Webb Ruskin Foundation give?

California (12 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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