George and Cindy Rusu Family Found
The George and Cindy Rusu Family Found is a private foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
George and Cindy Rusu Family Found at a glance
In short: George and Cindy Rusu Family Found gave $1.1M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Illinois. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,061,600
- -52.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,350
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,050
- Total assets
- $11,588,652
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George and Cindy Rusu Family Found
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1861 Santa Barbara Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (630) 390-1140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and Cindy Rusu Family Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Chicago Food Depository ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 101 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Illinois (72%), followed by California (14%), Ohio (10%), and Colorado (4%); New York accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George and Cindy Rusu Family Found open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $99K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $55K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $4.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Support Their Mission | $500,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Chagrin Falls, OH | Annual Appeal - General Fund | $110,000 |
| Automotive Mentoring Group Chicago, IL | Charitable, Admin Expenses | $100,000 |
| International Medical Corps Los Angeles, CA | Provide Healthcare to People in Need | $100,000 |
| One for One Chicago, IL | Support to Break Cycle of Violence | $69,500 |
| Aeroangel Denver, CO | Provide Travel to Children for Medic | $40,000 |
| Sherwood Cares Thousand Oaks, CA | Awards Grants to Local Charities | $40,000 |
| Knicker Open Charities Addison, IL | Benefits Folds of Honor | $25,000 |
| Doodlebug Workshop VOC TRN Center Wheaton, IL | Support Their Mission | $15,100 |
| WDSRA Scholarship Endowment Carol Stream, IL | Assist Their Mission | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,588,652 | $1,400,083 | $1,192,675 | $1,061,600 | 16 | $1,061,600 | $306,569 | $805,608 |
| 2023 | $11,381,000 | $783,200 | $2,367,679 | $2,241,751 | 21 | $2,241,751 | $309,359 | $701,638 |
| 2022 | $14,509,969 | $435,727 | $2,261,399 | $2,075,100 | 24 | $2,075,100 | $238,807 | $830,307 |
| 2021 | $14,746,296 | $1,314,019 | $4,877,765 | $4,701,260 | 22 | $4,701,260 | $248,636 | $914,783 |
| 2020 | $18,310,042 | $203,353 | $2,642,907 | $2,487,000 | 18 | — | $242,401 | $971,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Cindy Rusu Family Found reported a distributable amount of $806K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, the Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger, and International Medical Corps says it works to save lives and relieve suffering through health interventions. Automotive Mentoring Group describes a program that trains and mentors people in automobile restoration. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,061,600. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $500,000, with a median of $20,050.
The largest award was $500,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Other notable grants were $110,000 to Healthnetwork Foundation, $100,000 each to Automotive Mentoring Group and International Medical Corps, and $69,500 to One For One. Additional grants included $40,000 each to AeroAngel and Sherwood Cares, and $25,000 to Knicker Open Charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George V. Rusu as President, Cynthia J. Rusu as Vice President (listed as “VICE PRESIDE”), and Theodore N. Kyriazes as Secretary.
George and Cindy Rusu Family Found is led by George V. Rusu, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George V. Rusu
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia J. Rusu
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theodore N. Kyriazes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 George and Cindy Rusu Family Found
How much does George and Cindy Rusu Family Found give each year?
George and Cindy Rusu Family Found gave $1.1M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 21 grants.
What is George and Cindy Rusu Family Found's typical grant size?
George and Cindy Rusu Family Found's median grant in 2024 was $20,050, and its average grant was $66,350, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George and Cindy Rusu Family Found that year got $11K on average.
Where does George and Cindy Rusu Family Found give grants?
George and Cindy Rusu Family Found gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does George and Cindy Rusu Family Found give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of George and Cindy Rusu Family Found's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support Their Mission" (5 grants).
Who are George and Cindy Rusu Family Found's largest grantees?
George and Cindy Rusu Family Found's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Chicago Food Depository ($500,000), Healthnetwork Foundation ($110,000) and Automotive Mentoring Group ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George and Cindy Rusu Family Found?
George and Cindy Rusu Family Found reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $806K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George and Cindy Rusu Family Found fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and Cindy Rusu Family Found?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George and Cindy Rusu Family Found's EIN?
George and Cindy Rusu Family Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0639630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George and Cindy Rusu Family Found 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). George and Cindy Rusu Family Found funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-and-cindy-rusu-family-found-morg_468d1192a59a48e7b1eba51fffd8be22
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