Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurlingame, California · EIN 27-2315729 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$154K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,200
Total assets$521K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Burlingame, CA | Basic operating expenses | $55,000 |
| Act (American Conservatory Theater) | San Francisco, CA | Basic operating expenses | $50,000 |
| The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | Basic operating expenses | $15,000 |
| St Andrew's Lutheran Church | San Mateo, CA | Basic operating expenses | $12,500 |
| Theatre Communications Group | New York, NY | Basic operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Napa Valley State Parks Association | Helena, CA | Basic operating expenses | $3,200 |
| Happen Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Basic operating expenses | $2,500 |
| John Purdue Club | West Lafayette, IN | Basic operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Archishop Riordan High School - Bob Kent Scholarship | San Francisco, CA | Basic operating expense | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Family Service | San Mateo, CA | Basic operating expenses | $250 |
| The Rome Community Foundation | Rome, NY | Basic operating expenses | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,700 | 11 |
| 2023 | $382,800 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102393
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2315729
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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