Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation
The Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation is a private foundation based in Burlingame, California. It reported 11 grants totaling $153,700 in 2024, with listed grants supporting organizations including a hospital foundation, performing arts organizations, a church, a state parks association, and community-service organizations.
Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation at a glance
In short: Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation gave $154K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $153,700
- -59.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,973
- -59.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,200
- Total assets
- $533,005
- +17.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (80% 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 Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 512 Primrose Rd 202, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: (415) 362-5990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation ($55K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 63 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to recipients in Washington, DC, 7% to recipients in New York, and 2% each to recipients in Ohio and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 685% 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 $154K (2024) to $383K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation Burlingame, CA | Basic Operating Expenses | $55,000 |
| Act (American Conservatory Theater) San Francisco, CA | Basic Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, DC | Basic Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| St Andrew's Lutheran Church San Mateo, CA | Basic Operating Expenses | $12,500 |
| Theatre Communications Group New York, NY | Basic Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Napa Valley State Parks Association Helena, CA | Basic Operating Expenses | $3,200 |
| Happen Inc Cincinnati, OH | Basic Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| John Purdue Club West Lafayette, IN | Basic Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Archishop Riordan High School - Bob Kent Scholarship San Francisco, CA | Basic Operating Expense | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Family Service San Mateo, CA | Basic Operating Expenses | $250 |
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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 | $533,005 | $225,658 | $158,744 | $153,700 | 11 | $153,700 | $142,405 | $22,431 |
| 2023 | $453,764 | $464,470 | $385,110 | $382,800 | 11 | $382,800 | $217,682 | $16,379 |
| 2022 | $384,802 | $295,764 | $333,000 | $332,000 | 11 | $332,000 | $106,070 | $15,750 |
| 2021 | $421,288 | $276,280 | $314,963 | $314,858 | 16 | $314,908 | $40,599 | $18,055 |
| 2020 | $458,971 | $128,577 | $298,529 | $291,517 | 14 | — | $14,572 | $19,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 filing lists grant purposes as basic operating expenses. Examples of grantees’ own stated missions include Theatre Communications Group’s work to lead “a just and thriving theatre ecology,” the Napa Valley State Parks Association’s efforts to raise funding and volunteers for three California state parks, and Peninsula Family Service’s provision of services supporting individuals and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $153,700. Grants ranged from $250 to $55,000, with a median grant of $3,200. The largest awards were $55,000 to Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation and $50,000 to American Conservatory Theater, both for basic operating expenses. Other notable grants included $15,000 to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, $12,500 to St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, and $10,000 to Theatre Communications Group.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Rueff and J. Russell Rueff as directors.
Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Rueff
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Russell Rueff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rusty Rueff (2020–2023) — Director
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 Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation
How much does Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation give each year?
Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation gave $154K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $383K across 11 grants.
What is Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation's typical grant size?
Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,200, and its average grant was $13,973, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation give grants?
Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and San Mateo, CA (2 grants).
Does Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation's largest grantees?
Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation ($55,000), Act (American Conservatory Theater) ($50,000) and The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation?
Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation reported $533K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grant purposes as basic operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation's EIN?
Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2315729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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