Biff Ruttenberg Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-1762284 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$124K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,826
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $515 and $4,913.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | Education | $96,137 |
| US Golf Assn | Far Hills, NJ | Charity | $5,966 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Charity | $4,913 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Charity | $4,913 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Chicago, IL | Religious | $4,081 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Chicago, IL | Charity | $1,827 |
| American Jewish Committee | Chicago, IL | Charity | $1,826 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $1,826 |
| Chicago Loop Synagogue | Chicago, IL | Charity | $531 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charity | $515 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago | Lincolnwood, IL | Charity | $500 |
| Ark the | Chicago, IL | Charity | $360 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Naperville, IL | Religious | $360 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,755 | 13 |
| 2023 | $240,088 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511549349100331
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1762284
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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