John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc
John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hamilton, Massachusetts. It made $41,000 in grants to 15 organizations in 2024, with listed recipients including conservation, arts and cultural, public safety, and food assistance organizations.
John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc gave $41K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,000
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,733
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $811,927
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists no contact, application form or materials, deadlines, or award restrictions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 587 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01936
Phone: (978) 468-1556
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Essex County Greenbelt ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 69% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $31K (2021) to $56K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County Greenbelt Essex, MA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Addison Gallery Andover, MA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Reservation Boston, MA | Operating | $4,500 |
| Mass Audubon Society Lennox MA, MA | Operating | $2,500 |
| Ipswich Watershed Assoc Ipswich, MA | Operating | $2,500 |
| Cape Ann Museum Gloucester, MA | Operating | $2,500 |
| Hamilton MA Fire Dept Hamilton, MA | Operating | $1,000 |
| Hamilton Police Department Hamilton, MA | O[erating | $1,000 |
| Essex Police Dept Essex, MA | Operating | $1,000 |
| Essex Mass Fire Dept Essex, MA | Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $811,927 | $24,019 | $77,614 | $41,000 | 15 | $21,236 | $30,538 | — |
| 2023 | $779,878 | $21,875 | $91,452 | $55,500 | 14 | $21,236 | $7,159 | — |
| 2022 | $849,455 | $19,424 | $67,732 | $48,750 | 20 | — | $3,570 | $51,870 |
| 2021 | $897,763 | $90,777 | $63,584 | $31,000 | 18 | $45,300 | $72,828 | $65,625 |
| 2020 | $870,570 | $39,731 | $59,649 | $39,500 | 16 | — | $24,080 | $59,675 |
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 grants included support for organizations such as Essex County Greenbelt, Addison Gallery, the Trustees of Reservations, local police and fire departments, and food assistance organizations.
The Cape Ann Museum, which received $2,500 in 2024, describes its mission as fostering appreciation of life on Cape Ann and furthering knowledge and enjoyment of the area’s history and art. It also says it collects and preserves significant information and artifacts and encourages community involvement with its programs and holdings.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $41,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Essex County Greenbelt and Addison Gallery; $4,500 to the Trustees of Reservations; and $2,500 each to Mass Audubon Society, Ipswich Watershed Association, and Cape Ann Museum. Hamilton MA Fire Department, Hamilton Police Department, Essex Police Department, Essex Mass Fire Department, Beverly Bootstraps, and Accord Food Pantry each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine Rudkin Allsopp, Jeffrey Allsopp, and Eric Frank Zach as directors.
John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Allsopp
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $20K (2024)
Eric Frank Zach
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Rudkin Allsopp
Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Jeffrey Allsopp (Director).
Frequently asked questions about John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc gave $41K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 14 grants.
What is John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,733, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hamilton, MA (4 grants), Essex, MA (3 grants) and Gloucester, MA (2 grants).
Does John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Essex County Greenbelt ($10,000), Addison Gallery ($10,000) and Trustees of Reservation ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc?
John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc reported $812K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.
What does John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as Essex County Greenbelt, Addison Gallery, the Trustees of Reservations, local police and fire departments, and food assistance organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6271937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John Mark Rudkin Charitable Foundation Inc 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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