Harry & Harriet Ruchman Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyKey West, Florida · EIN 13-4009941 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$32K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
38% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Studios of Key West | Key West, FL | General funds | $4,500 |
| Samuel's House | Key West, FL | General funds | $4,000 |
| Monroe County Education Foundation | Key West, FL | General funds | $2,500 |
| Fringe Theater of Key West | Key West, FL | General funds | $2,000 |
| The Jazz Gallery | New York, NY | General funds | $2,000 |
| Waterfront Playhouse | Key West, FL | General funds | $1,638 |
| The Studios of Key West | Key West, FL | General funds | $1,500 |
| Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General funds | $1,360 |
| Congregation B'nai Zion | Key West, FL | General funds | $1,050 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | New York, NY | General funds | $1,030 |
| Temple Emanu-El | New York, NY | General funds | $1,030 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | General funds | $1,000 |
| Conservancy Guardians USA Fund Inc | East Point, GA | General funds | $1,000 |
| Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | General funds | $1,000 |
| River Arts District Artist Fund | Ashville, NC | General funds | $1,000 |
| William E Taylor Division - US Naval Sea Cadet Corps | Kennett Square, PA | General funds | $1,000 |
| South Florida Symphony Orchestra | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General funds | $675 |
| Fringe Theater of Key West | Key West, FL | General funds | $650 |
| Congregation B'nai Zion | Key West, FL | General funds | $500 |
| Fringe Theater of Key West | Key West, FL | General funds | $500 |
| Last Stand | Meridian, ID | General funds | $500 |
| Waterfront Playhouse | Key West, FL | General funds | $500 |
| Waterfront Playhouse | Key West, FL | General funds | $500 |
| Tennessee Williams Theatre | Key West, FL | General funds | $300 |
| Waterfront Playhouse | Key West, FL | General funds | $200 |
| Waterfront Playhouse | Key West, FL | General funds | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,133 | 26 |
| 2024 | $33,638 | 18 |
| 2023 | $34,935 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640979349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4009941
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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