Ruby Family Foundation
Ruby Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in California.
Ruby Family Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $15,850
- +474.3% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $7,821
- -49.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $16,041
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ruby Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 424 South Cliffwood Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 312-8600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruby Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 165 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 recipients were in El Segundo and Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Ruby Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $2.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Youth Symphony Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Phase One Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $3,509 |
| Kusc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $1,340 |
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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 | — | $15,850 | $16,041 | — | — | $7,821 | — | $2 |
| 2024 | $191 | $2,760 | $15,951 | $14,849 | 3 | $15,346 | $1,160 | $50,157 |
| 2023 | $13,382 | $197,774 | $1,699,885 | $1,686,700 | 44 | $1,688,450 | $182,839 | $68,983 |
| 2022 | $1,518,455 | $-19,548 | $1,863,604 | $1,819,200 | 57 | $1,834,650 | $42,873 | $163,614 |
| 2021 | $3,424,171 | $1,973,763 | $2,478,089 | $2,405,250 | 61 | $2,418,857 | $503,316 | $206,791 |
| 2020 | $3,958,275 | $4,173,655 | $2,102,131 | $2,039,850 | 54 | — | $1,145,564 | $215,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruby Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2024 grants included support for an orchestra serving young instrumentalists and for clinical research and treatment programs related to cancer therapy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 3 grants totaling $14,849. Listed recipients included American Youth Symphony Inc., which received $10,000. The orchestra describes its mission as developing young musicians and building audiences, and says it trains instrumentalists ages 15–27 in a pre-professional environment. Phase One Foundation received $3,509; it describes its mission as supporting Phase 1 clinical research and cancer treatment programs.
In 2023, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $1,686,700. In 2025, it reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wendy Ruby and Kenneth A. Ruby were listed as co-presidents on the 2025 filing.
Ruby Family Foundation is led by Kenneth A. Ruby, Co-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth A. Ruby
Co-President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Ruby
Co-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 Ruby Family Foundation
What does Ruby Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2024 grants included support for an orchestra serving young instrumentalists and for clinical research and treatment programs related to cancer therapy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruby Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does Ruby Family Foundation make grants?
The listed 2024 recipients were in El Segundo and Los Angeles, California.
How much is Ruby Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Ruby Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ruby Family Foundation's EIN?
Ruby Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1509899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ruby Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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