Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation
Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Westlake Village, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $142K.
Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation gave $29K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,100
- -59.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,850
- -72.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,305,821
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Orange County ($18K). Together the top 6 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 35 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 28% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2024) to $144K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Orange County Irvine, CA | Operating Expenses | $18,000 |
| Alzheimer's Orange County Irvine, CA | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Greater Conejo Valley Westlake Village, CA | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Chabad of North Hollywood Sherman Oaks, CA | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
| Shaarey Zedek Congregation Valley Village, CA | Operating Expenses | $1,200 |
| Bonei Olam Valley Village, CA | Operating Expenses | $900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,305,821 | $246,946 | $55,249 | $29,100 | 6 | $31,600 | $141,844 | $111,484 |
| 2023 | $2,114,124 | $165,887 | $91,232 | $71,700 | 4 | $73,950 | $65,013 | $101,059 |
| 2022 | $2,039,469 | $163,698 | $146,248 | $122,780 | 11 | $124,280 | $62,163 | $98,638 |
| 2021 | $2,022,019 | $455,171 | $140,115 | $113,500 | 6 | $116,961 | $349,510 | $109,785 |
| 2020 | $1,706,963 | $189,285 | $164,387 | $143,500 | 8 | — | $88,183 | $96,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation is led by Judith B. Binder, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith B. Binder
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dianne Ruthman (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation
How much does Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation give each year?
Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation gave $29K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 4 grants.
What is Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,850, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation give grants?
Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants) and Valley Village, CA (2 grants).
Does Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Orange County ($18,000), Alzheimer's Orange County ($5,000) and Boys & Girls Club Greater Conejo Valley ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation?
Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (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 is Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation's EIN?
Dianne H Ruthman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1265608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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