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    RUDERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    NEWTON CENTER, MAEIN 043334973 Website

    Annual Giving

    $6.0M+12% YoY

    Grants

    43

    Median Grant

    $40K

    Organizations Funded

    45

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The foundation works toward the full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society; Guided by their Jewish values, they work to end the stigma surrounding mental health and promote emotional well-being for all; foster a more nuanced understanding of the American Jewish community among Israeli leaders; and model the practice of strategic philanthropy worldwide.

    Focus Areas

    jewish community organizationsisrael-focused organizationsjewish educationk-12 educationhigher educationhospitals and medical centersmental health servicessenior services and aging

    Funded Initiatives

    Three-year, $1 million grant to the Oscars-affiliated Academy Foundation to help champion new perspectives on filmmaking and film history; Ruderman Prize In Inclusion awarding $50,000 to each of five companies and organizations that foster full inclusion of people with disabilities

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+12%

    $6.0M

    Grants

    43

    Median

    $40K

    States

    8

    2023-50%

    $5.3M

    Grants

    45

    Median

    $55K

    States

    9

    2022

    $10.6M

    Grants

    54

    Median

    $20K

    States

    12

    Grant Size Distribution

    $40K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $1K

    Smallest

    $8K

    25th Pctile

    $100K

    75th Pctile

    $3.0M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $8K and $100K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $3.0M

    2024

    RUDERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION ISRAEL (AMUTAH)

    GENERAL PURPOSE

    $400K

    2024

    AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIV OF HAIFA

    NY · GENERAL PURPOSE

    $250K

    2024

    WILLIAM JAMES COLLEGE

    MA · GENERAL PURPOSE

    $205K

    2024

    ACADEMY FOUNDATION

    CA · GENERAL PURPOSE

    $200K

    2024

    THE GIVING BACK FUND

    MA · GENERAL PURPOSE

    Geographic Focus

    NY
    $970K10 grants
    MA
    $916K16 grants
    CA
    $450K6 grants
    NJ
    $200K1 grants
    CO
    $185K1 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $163.6M
    $6.0M(3.6%)
    2023
    $164.6M
    $5.3M(3.2%)
    2022
    $168.6M
    $10.6M(6.3%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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