Carina Rush Foundation
The Carina Rush Foundation is a private foundation based in Brewster, New York. In 2025, it gave $38,849 through 14 grants to organizations in five states, including a local fire department, universities, and charitable organizations.
Carina Rush Foundation at a glance
In short: Carina Rush Foundation gave $39K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,849
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,775
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,295
- Total assets
- $23,008
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Carina Rush Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 81 Allview Avenue, Brewster, NY 10509-0000
Phone: (212) 679-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carina Rush Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brewster Fire Department ($13K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% each to Connecticut and Virginia, 8% to Michigan, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Carina Rush Foundation gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster Fire Department Brewster, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $12,860 |
| Pajama Program New York, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $5,373 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $3,021 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $2,115 |
| Situation Project New York, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Rogers Wildlife Hutchins, TX | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $1,090 |
| The Landmarks Preservation Society New York, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Scarsdale, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,008 | $54,782 | $49,663 | $38,849 | 14 | $38,849 | — | $478 |
| 2024 | $17,889 | $38,977 | $54,105 | $35,226 | 13 | $35,226 | — | $595 |
| 2023 | $33,017 | $52,759 | $44,078 | $27,386 | 9 | $27,386 | — | $864 |
| 2022 | $24,336 | $71,945 | $65,120 | $38,916 | 16 | $38,916 | $10 | $479 |
| 2021 | $16,422 | $20,000 | $3,578 | $3,578 | 3 | $3,578 | — | $55 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carina Rush Foundation reported a distributable amount of $478 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Brewster Fire Department describes its purpose as providing fire and emergency medical services to residents and visitors in its service district. Northwell Health Foundation says it helps direct philanthropic support toward underserved and uninsured people, medical technology and research, and health-system facilities and programs. Regent University describes its mission as providing education through a Biblical perspective and equipping Christian leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $38,849. Grants ranged from $125 to $12,860, with a median grant of $1,295. The largest awards included $12,860 to Brewster Fire Department, $5,373 to Pajama Program, $5,000 each to Yale University and Regent University, and $3,021 to the University of Michigan. Other grants included $2,115 to Northwell Health Foundation, $1,500 to Situation Project, and $1,000 each to The Landmarks Preservation Society and Jewish Community Center. The filing gives the purpose for listed grants as “to promote the goals and purpose of the organization.”
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Rush, Gabriel Rush, and Jakob Rush as trustees.
Carina Rush Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Rush
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gabriel Rush
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jakob Rush
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Carina Rush Foundation
How much does Carina Rush Foundation give each year?
Carina Rush Foundation gave $39K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 13 grants.
What is Carina Rush Foundation's typical grant size?
Carina Rush Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,295, and its average grant was $2,775, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carina Rush Foundation give grants?
Carina Rush Foundation gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (13%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Carina Rush Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Carina Rush Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote the Goals and Purpose of the Organization" (14 grants).
Who are Carina Rush Foundation's largest grantees?
Carina Rush Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brewster Fire Department ($12,860), Pajama Program ($5,373) and Yale University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carina Rush Foundation?
Carina Rush Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $478 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carina Rush Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Brewster Fire Department describes its purpose as providing fire and emergency medical services to residents and visitors in its service district. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carina Rush Foundation?
Carina Rush Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Carina Rush Foundation's EIN?
Carina Rush Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3882371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Carina Rush Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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