Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation
The Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Solana Beach, California. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation gave $378K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state California. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $378,305
- +199.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +125.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,508
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $4,588,209
- +14.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (15 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists no application form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda R Rush
Mailing address: 329 South Highway 101 Suite 160, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 794-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Israel Education Foundation Inc (Aief) ($50K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 121 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in California (38%), New York (37%), Washington, DC (13%), Pennsylvania (3%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 36 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 114% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $126K (2024) to $378K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $378K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc (Aief) Washington, DC | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Federation - LA Los Angeles, CA | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (Fidf) New York, NY | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $32,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $27,500 |
| Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (Arcci) (XXX-XX-XXXX) - by Way O New York, NY | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $24,000 |
| Dubin Breast Center (Donation PH 2122456570) - Mt Sinai New York, NY | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $18,498 |
| Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation of Pacific Palisades Pacific Palisadfs, CA | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $13,697 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center Warrington, PA | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $12,500 |
| American Friends of Chabad Cabo Jewish Center Inc Lauderdale, FL | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League (ADL) New York, NY | Philanthropic/Education Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,588,209 | $1,014,668 | $437,688 | $378,305 | 36 | $384,039 | $180,463 | $294,662 |
| 2024 | $4,003,429 | $779,501 | $167,893 | $126,363 | 16 | $132,004 | $106,450 | $227,047 |
| 2023 | $3,394,771 | $674,681 | $269,933 | $239,130 | 18 | $244,018 | $79,612 | $5,965 |
| 2022 | $2,990,063 | $813,819 | $222,714 | $177,169 | 27 | $181,635 | $123,387 | $4,963 |
| 2021 | $2,398,957 | $801,384 | $194,012 | $152,727 | 24 | $155,622 | $146,791 | $143,759 |
| 2020 | $1,791,580 | $544,002 | $301,786 | $271,268 | 22 | — | $56,027 | $99,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports Magen David Adom’s lifesaving efforts in Israel, while Windward School describes itself as a college-preparatory school. Wags and Walks says it rescues at-risk dogs and finds them homes through adoption, advocacy, and education. Holocaust Museum LA says it teaches lessons from the Holocaust and their continued relevance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $378,305. Grants ranged from $80 to $50,000, with a median of $6,750. Among the largest awards were $50,000 each to American Israel Education Foundation and The Jewish Federation – LA; $32,500 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces; and $27,500 to American Friends of Magen David Adom. Other reported grants included $18,498 to Dubin Breast Center, $13,697 to Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation of Pacific Palisades, and $12,500 to Israel Guide Dog Center.
Other 2025 recipients included Windward School and Wags and Walks, which each received $10,000; Holocaust Museum LA, which received $7,500; Friends of Casa Hogar and Blue Star Families, which each received $5,000; Foundation Fighting Blindness, which received $2,500; and Achilles International, which received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey L. Rush, MD, as president, CFO, and director; Linda R. Rush as secretary and director; and Elisa Beth Port, Jennifer L. Rush, and Daniel E. Rush as directors.
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey L. Rush MD, President, CFO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey L. Rush MD
President, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel E. Rush
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elisa Beth Port
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Rush
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda R. Rush
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: JED Encelia INC (2020–2023) — Director
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 Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation
How much does Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation give each year?
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation gave $378K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 16 grants.
What is Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,750, and its average grant was $10,508, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation give grants?
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (37%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Los Angeles, CA (9 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic/Education Purpose" (35 grants).
Who are Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Israel Education Foundation Inc (Aief) ($50,000), The Jewish Federation - LA ($50,000) and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (Fidf) ($32,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation?
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $384K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation's EIN?
Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0938416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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