Michael B Rukin Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDowningtown, Pennsylvania · EIN 22-2992115 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$612K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$9.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $25,000.
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
81% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Doors | Natick, MA | Unrestricted | $165,000 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | Unrestricted | $145,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | New York, NY | Ukraine emergency fund/ajt | $75,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Jewish boston | $65,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Dr moses | $30,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Dr mccully research | $30,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Anti semitism initiative | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Natal | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pair | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Welcome Nst | Marlborough, MA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Jewish Arts Collaborative | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Webster Comfort Care Home | Webster, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Agahozo Shalom Youth Village | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Dartmouth Hickock Foundation | Lebanon, NH | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Boulder Open Space Conservancy | Boulder, CO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Groundworks Art Lab | Boulder, CO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Exton, PA | Unrestricted | $750 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington County, VA | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Education | Erie, PA | Free enterprise week | $500 |
| Montgomery School | Chester Springs, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Home Health Hospice House Nh | Merrimack, NH | Unrestricted | $320 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Shanerock | Rocky River, OH | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $180 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $612,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $618,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $602,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349102955
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2992115
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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