George and Cindy Rusu Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLancaster, Pennsylvania · EIN 90-0639630 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$15,100
Total assets$15.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $69,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Support their mission | $500,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | Annual appeal - general fund | $110,000 |
| Automotive Mentoring Group | Chicago, IL | Charitable, admin expenses | $100,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | Provide healthcare to people in need | $100,000 |
| One for One | Chicago, IL | Support to break cycle of violence | $69,500 |
| Aeroangel | Denver, CO | Provide travel to children for medic | $40,000 |
| Sherwood Cares | Thousand Oaks, CA | Awards grants to local charities | $40,000 |
| Knicker Open Charities | Addison, IL | Benefits folds of honor | $25,000 |
| Doodlebug Workshop Voc Trn Center | Wheaton, IL | Support their mission | $15,100 |
| Wdsra Scholarship Endowment Kerry Fitzgerald Endowment Fund | Carol Stream, IL | Assist their mission | $15,000 |
| We Are Called to Care | Plano, IL | Support their mission | $15,000 |
| Reclaim 13 | Downers Grove, IL | Support their mission | $15,000 |
| Gloves 4 Grief Inc | Irvine, CA | Aid in their mission | $5,000 |
| Country Shrine Club | Chicago, IL | Shriners hospital for children | $5,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation | Chicago, IL | Support its mission | $5,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Support their mission | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,061,600 | 16 |
| 2023 | $2,241,751 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512709349100651
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0639630
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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