Rucoda Foundation
Rucoda Foundation is a private foundation based in Issaquah, Washington. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, and nothing has been filed since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Rucoda Foundation at a glance
In short: Rucoda Foundation gave $128K across 16 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $127,500
- -16.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,969
- +15.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,805,745
- -1.2% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Washington (67% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rucoda 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: 19114 Se 62Nd Pl, Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: (206) 423-6210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rucoda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Discovery Institute ($30K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in several states. Washington accounted for 67% of grant dollars, followed by California at 10%, Nebraska and Washington, DC at 8% each, and New York at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rucoda Foundation gives
- 94% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2022) to $153K (2021). In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Institute Seattle, WA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Retired Seattle Police Canine Fund Gig Harbor, WA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support Omaha, NE | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors Tacoma, WA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Bellevue Fire Foundation Bellevue, WA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| America's Vet Dogs Smithtown, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Northwest German Shepherd Rescue Bothell, WA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Human Life of Washington Federal Way, WA | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,805,745 | $79,546 | $127,500 | $127,500 | 16 | $127,500 | $79,546 | $99,904 |
| 2021 | $2,841,199 | $2,993,699 | $152,500 | $152,500 | 22 | $152,500 | $1,481 | $107,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rucoda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Discovery Institute describes its mission as advancing a culture of purpose, creativity, and innovation through education, research, and analysis. Bellevue Fire Foundation says it supports Bellevue firefighters and paramedics with equipment, training, and other programs beyond city resources. Wounded Warriors Family Support describes its mission as supporting veterans and families affected by combat operations, while First Liberty Institute says it provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $127,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $30,000 to Discovery Institute, $15,000 to Retired Seattle Police Canine Fund, and $10,000 each to Prager University, Wounded Warriors Family Support, Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors, and the American Red Cross. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “General Fund.”
The foundation also gave $2,500 each to Alliance Defending Freedom, First Liberty Institute, and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Alliance Defending Freedom describes its work as advancing the right to live and speak the truth; First Liberty Institute describes its work as defending religious liberty; and Guide Dogs for the Blind says it creates partnerships between people, dogs, and communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Ron Cohn and Garin Cohn as directors.
Rucoda Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Garin Cohn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Cohn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Rucoda Foundation
How much does Rucoda Foundation give each year?
Rucoda Foundation gave $128K across 16 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $153K across 22 grants.
What is Rucoda Foundation's typical grant size?
Rucoda Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,969, across 16 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rucoda Foundation give grants?
Rucoda Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Nebraska (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does Rucoda Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rucoda Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rucoda Foundation's largest grantees?
Rucoda Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Discovery Institute ($30,000), Retired Seattle Police Canine Fund ($15,000) and Prager University ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Rucoda Foundation?
Rucoda Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rucoda Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Discovery Institute describes its mission as advancing a culture of purpose, creativity, and innovation through education, research, and analysis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rucoda 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 Rucoda Foundation's EIN?
Rucoda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4176980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Does Rucoda 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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