David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic
The David & Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation based in Allendale, New Jersey. Established in August 1953, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$315K
+9.4% YoY
Grant Count
69
+6.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+3.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity, with documented grants to organizations including The Brook Fund ($68 in 2023).
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- New Jersey
- California
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,402,930
- Total Revenue: $714,000
- Total Expenses: $476,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with assets significantly exceeding annual expenses, allowing for sustained grantmaking activity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,402,930 | $4,165,058 | $4,366,005 |
| Revenue | $713,631 | $233,714 | $329,433 |
| Expenses | $475,695 | $428,017 | $611,273 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $314,900 | $287,956 | $414,667 |
| Net Investment Income | $656,915 | $151,452 | $245,973 |
| Distributable Amount | $317,783 | $295,162 | $334,292 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNETT RUKIN | Vice President | — | — |
| SUSAN EISEN | Trustee | — | — |
| SLX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD | Asset Mgmt | — | $98,362 |
| WILLIAM RUKIN | Treasurer | — | — |
| CARA EISEN | President | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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