Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg
Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg is a private foundation, based in Garden City, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $157K. Net investment income was $26K.
Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg at a glance
In short: Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg gave $157K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $157K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,000
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $157,000
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $157,000
- Total assets
- $1,867,082
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yale University ($157K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $215K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Public charity | $157,000 |
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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 | $1,867,082 | $26,616 | $157,650 | $157,000 | 1 | $157,000 | $26,466 | $132,116 |
| 2024 | $2,802,920 | $27,889 | $137,965 | $137,459 | 1 | $137,459 | $27,783 | $156,486 |
| 2023 | $3,559,410 | $28,716 | $101,650 | $101,000 | 1 | $101,000 | $28,463 | $137,833 |
| 2022 | $1,920,238 | $28,945 | $100,103 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $28,867 | $107,052 |
| 2021 | $2,575,505 | $46,317 | $124,176 | $123,050 | 3 | $123,050 | $46,239 | $127,573 |
| 2020 | $2,555,128 | $192,007 | $214,941 | $214,791 | 3 | — | — | $95,102 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg is led by Jonathan Molot, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Molot
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Civello
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hattie Ruttenberg
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John keane
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg
How much does Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg give each year?
Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg gave $157K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 1 grant.
How large is Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg?
Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg operate?
Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Rhode Island.
What is Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg's EIN?
Jonathan Molot and Hattie Ruttenberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3873796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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