David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic
The David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic is a private foundation based in Allendale, New Jersey. It reported 68 grants totaling $334,186 in 2025.
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic at a glance
In short: David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic gave $334K across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $334,186
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,915
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,575,268
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (21 of 68, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 182 West Allendale Avenue, Allendale, NJ 07401-1723
Phone: (201) 785-8881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JFCS of Northern NJ (Jewish Family & Ch) ($78K). Together the top 10 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
326 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 315 grants of 326 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar distribution was 50% to recipients in New York, 35% in New Jersey, 7% in California, and 1% each in Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 68 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $920 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $288K (2023) to $415K (2022). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JFCS of Northern NJ (Jewish Family & Ch) Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $78,400 |
| Jericho Project New York, NY | Charitable | $55,500 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp New York, NY | Charitable | $33,400 |
| Karsh Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $18,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger New York, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Pfeiffer Center Chestnut Ridge, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kipp New York New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Peace Inc Newark, NJ | General | $8,000 |
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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 | $4,575,268 | $668,849 | $496,472 | $334,186 | 68 | $334,186 | $608,233 | $339,805 |
| 2024 | $4,402,930 | $713,631 | $475,695 | $314,900 | 69 | $314,900 | $656,915 | $317,783 |
| 2023 | $4,165,058 | $233,714 | $428,017 | $287,956 | 65 | $287,956 | $151,452 | $295,162 |
| 2022 | $4,366,005 | $329,433 | $611,273 | $414,667 | 60 | $414,667 | $245,973 | $334,292 |
| 2021 | $4,641,201 | $554,446 | $497,176 | $367,415 | 64 | $367,415 | $478,232 | $366,106 |
| 2020 | $4,583,931 | $329,164 | $462,257 | $316,198 | 65 | — | $272,459 | $333,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic reported a distributable amount of $340K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including homelessness services, Jewish community and camp programs, education, and food assistance. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated foundation focus areas.
For example, Jericho Project describes its mission as addressing homelessness by fostering individual change and sustainable independence. Foundation for Jewish Camp says Jewish summer camp strengthens Jewish identity and develops leadership. KIPP New York says it prepares students for college, career, and beyond, while American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides assistance to organizations outside the United States that feed people experiencing hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $334,186. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $78,400, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $78,400 to JFCS of Northern NJ, $55,500 to Jericho Project, $33,400 to Foundation for Jewish Camp, and $18,000 each to Karsh Center and West Side Campaign Against Hunger. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cara Eisen as president, Barnett Rukin as vice president, William Rukin as treasurer, Susan Eisen as trustee, and SLX Capital Management Ltd as asset manager.
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic is led by Cara Eisen, President on every filing since 2024; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cara Eisen
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Susan Eisen
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Slx Capital Management Ltd
Asset Management
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $79K (2025)
Barnett Rukin
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Rukin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julius And Susan Eisen (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $79K, to SLX Capital Management Ltd (Asset Mgmt).
Frequently asked questions about David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic
How much does David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic give each year?
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic gave $334K across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $315K across 69 grants.
What is David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic's typical grant size?
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,915, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic that year got $5K on average.
Where does David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic give grants?
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (35%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Mahwah, NJ (3 grants).
Does David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (66 grants).
Who are David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic's largest grantees?
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic's largest 2025 grantees include JFCS of Northern NJ (Jewish Family & Ch) ($78,400), Jericho Project ($55,500) and Foundation for Jewish Camp ($33,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic?
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $340K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including homelessness services, Jewish community and camp programs, education, and food assistance. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated foundation focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic's EIN?
David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1715380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David and Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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