The Norman R Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 59-6874589 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $2,000,000.
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
84% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational support | $122,714,163 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | General support | $2,525,000 |
| Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Inc | Boca Raton, FL | Counseling and educational support | $2,500,000 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | Educational support | $2,000,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools Inc | New York, NY | Educational support | $1,440,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Medical support | $160,000 |
| Ron Brown Scholar Fund | Charlottesville, VA | Educational support | $150,000 |
| Conquer Cancer Fdn of the American Society of Clinical Oncology | Alexandria, VA | General support | $115,000 |
| Congregation Beth El of Montgomery | Bethesda, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| Chabad at Duke Ug Inc | Durham, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Council | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| St Bartholomew Catholic Church | Bethesda, MD | General support | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | General support | $7,500,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational support | $1,292,973 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,789,163 | 15 |
| 2023 | $36,987,599 | 17 |
| 2022 | $13,425,788 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631009349101313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6874589
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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