The Howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-4455356 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$57K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,800
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $20,000 |
| Ravinia | Highland Park, IL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $7,500 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | Deerfield, IL | Education | $6,525 |
| University of Illinois-Chicago-Sama | Chicago, IL | Education - Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Muhlenberg College-X Cruz | Allentown, PA | Education - Scholarships | $2,500 |
| North Park College-Yesenia Patino | Chicago, IL | Education - Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Oberlin College-K Williams | Oberlin, OH | Education - Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Soka University | Aliso Viejo, CA | Education - Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $1,800 |
| University of Illinois-Chicago-M Pa | Champaign, IL | Education - Scholarships | $1,250 |
| University of Illinois-Chicago-Y Gh | Champaign, IL | Education - Scholarships | $1,250 |
| CJE SeniorLife | Chicago, IL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $1,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Art | West Palm Beach, FL | Ensure the Kravis Center will continue to present world-class artists and comprehensive education programs for the entire community and… | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera | West Palm Beach, FL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $1,000 |
| Play for Pink | New York, NY | Play for PINK is a grassroots organization dedicated to raising funds to fight breast cancer through sporting and lifestyle events. | $650 |
| Briarwood Country ClubJUF | Deerfield, IL | Provide educational financial assistance to our employees and/or their children. | $280 |
| Art Institute | Chicago, IL | Community Organizations and Civic Affairs | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,455 | 17 |
| 2023 | $81,530 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512169349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4455356
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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