Ruskin-Zafren Foundation
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 54-1943881 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$216K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,700.
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
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | Coconut Creek, FL | Unrestricted general | $69,823 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency | Rockville, MD | Unrestricted general | $57,000 |
| Staunton Montessori School Inc | Fishersville, VA | Scholarships | $30,700 |
| Cat's Cradle of the Shenandoah Valley | Harrisonburg, VA | Unrestricted general | $27,000 |
| Project Grows | Verona, VA | Unrestricted general | $8,457 |
| Educational Theatre Co | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted general | $5,700 |
| Fairfax County Park Foundation | Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Air Force Academy | Usaf Academy, CO | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Songwriting With Soldiers | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,680 | 10 |
| 2024 | $190,417 | 13 |
| 2023 | $182,196 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601949349100705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1943881
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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