Ruder Finn Group Foundation
Ruder Finn Group Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $91K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Ruder Finn Group Foundation at a glance
In short: Ruder Finn Group Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,700
- +126.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,700
- +126.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,700
- Total assets
- $91,062
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ruder Finn Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was China Institute ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ruder Finn Group Foundation gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 651% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2024) to $5K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| China Institute New York, NY | Charitable | $1,700 |
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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 | $91,062 | — | $4,387 | $1,700 | 1 | $1,700 | — | $261 |
| 2024 | $91,754 | — | $1,163 | $750 | 1 | $750 | — | $1,671 |
| 2023 | $92,167 | — | $23,715 | — | — | — | — | $1,680 |
| 2022 | $92,299 | — | $1,024 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | — | $1,724 |
| 2021 | $93,323 | — | $25 | — | — | — | — | $1,734 |
| 2020 | $93,348 | $97 | $5,012 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $97 | $1,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruder Finn Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $261 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruder Finn Group Foundation is led by Kathy Bloomgarden, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Bloomgarden
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Glover
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Walsh
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Spielman
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Finn (2020–2021) — President Treasurer
- Former: Laura Finn (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Ruder Finn Group Foundation
How much does Ruder Finn Group Foundation give each year?
Ruder Finn Group Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $750 across 1 grant.
How large is Ruder Finn Group Foundation?
Ruder Finn Group Foundation reported $91K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $261 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Ruder Finn Group Foundation operate?
Ruder Finn Group Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Rhode Island.
What is Ruder Finn Group Foundation's EIN?
Ruder Finn Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6179414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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