May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation Inc
The May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 1996. Founded by the late real estate mogul Samuel Rudin and his wife May, the foundation is associated with Rudin Management Company. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$113K
+50.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
-61.6% YoY
Grant Count
93
-53.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-17.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to:
- Arts and culture
- Health
- Human services
- Jewish causes
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily across New York, California, and Florida.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Grants typically range from $1,000 to $490,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Organizations interested in support are encouraged to contact the foundation directly to introduce their work.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary giving areas include New York, California, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2023):
- Total assets: $75,178
- Total revenues: $4,725,000
- Total expenses: $4,800,182
- Total giving: $4,490,600
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $112,861 | $75,178 | $155,426 |
| Revenue | $2,023,280 | $4,725,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Expenses | $1,994,624 | $4,800,182 | $4,989,880 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,981,530 | $4,811,348 | $4,945,742 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,030 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $29,514 | $37,995 | $38,250 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Beth Rudin DeWoody - Foundation chair; active art patron, collector, and curator; vice chair of the Whitney Museum of American Art; involved with boards including Creative Time
- Eric C Rudin - Trustee
- William C Rudin - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has sponsored the Rudin Prize for Emerging Photographers, with recipients announced in recent years. The foundation maintains connections to the Rudin family's real estate business and broader philanthropic initiatives in New York.
Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar LectureRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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