Burton W Ruder Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-3428676 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$48K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$500
Total assets$339K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $1,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund | Rockville Center, NY | Artistic, social and education purposes | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Charities | Oak Brook, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $2,500 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers | New York, NY | Artistic, social and education purposes | $2,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Artistic, social and education purposes | $2,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Artistic, social and education purposes | $2,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Etna, NH | Artistic, social and education services | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Artistic, social and education services | $1,500 |
| Per Scholas | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $1,500 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education purposes | $1,000 |
| Finca | Washington DC, WA | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| Hias | Washington DC, WA | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| Jac Education Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | Artistic, social and education purposes | $1,000 |
| US Holacaust Memorial | Highland Park, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| Kathy's House | Milwaukee, WI | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Tigard, OR | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Philadelphia, PA | Artistic, social and education services | $1,000 |
| Smile | New York, NY | Artistic, social and education services | $850 |
| The Art Institute | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $750 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Artistic, social and education services | $550 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Campaign for Female Education (Camfed) | San Francisco, CA | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Friends for Highland Park Library | Highland Park, IL | Artistic, social and education purposes | $500 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education purposes | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Foundation | Boston, MA | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Nami Chicago | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Artistic, social and education services | $500 |
| Mercy Ship Foundation | Rancho Cordova, CA | Artistic, social and education services | $375 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $375 |
| Anti Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $350 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $350 |
| Panzi Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Artistic, social and education services | $350 |
| Israel Guide Dog | Warriungton, PA | Artistic, social and education services | $300 |
| Vitamin Angels | Santa Barbara, CA | Artistic, social and education services | $250 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | Washington, DC | Artistic, social and education services | $250 |
| Project K9 Hero | Whitwell, TN | Artistic, social and education services | $250 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fdtn | Dallas, TX | Artistic, social and education services | $250 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Glencoe, IL | Artistic, social and education purposes | $150 |
| Queserjewish Online Events | New York, NY | Artistic, social and education services | $145 |
| Charity Navigator | Saddle Brook, NJ | Artistic, social and education services | $140 |
| Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | Artistic, social and education services | $100 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Artistic, social and education services | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,885 | 52 |
| 2023 | $35,780 | 33 |
| 2022 | $35,099 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632109349101228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3428676
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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