Rudnick Charitable Trust
Rudnick Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dedham, Massachusetts. It states that its direct charitable activity is making contributions to local charities in the Boston area. Its 2025 filing reports 28 grants totaling $23,197.
Rudnick Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Rudnick Charitable Trust gave $23K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $828.464), mostly in Massachusetts. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,197
- +24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $828
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $554,757
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (15 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rudnick Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 980 Washington Street Suite 123, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (781) 320-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rudnick Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Beth Zion ($14K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust states that it contributes to local charities in the Boston area. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts; the reported shares for California, Rhode Island, Illinois, and the District of Columbia were 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rudnick Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 28 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $561; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $23K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Zion Brookline, MA | General | $13,516 |
| Jewish Federation of Cental Mass Worcester, MA | General | $6,800 |
| Alzheimer's Association Watertown, MA | General | $500 |
| JBBBS Waltham, MA | General | $200 |
| Ventura County Community Foundation Camarillo, CA | General | $200 |
| JCDS of RI Providence, RI | General | $186 |
| CRHC Map Cambridge, MA | General | $150 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | General | $140 |
| Hildene Manchester, VT | General | $125 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General | $100 |
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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 | $554,757 | $39,086 | $25,548 | $23,197 | 28 | $23,197 | $36,766 | $36,356 |
| 2024 | $551,051 | $31,160 | $20,981 | $18,711 | 20 | $18,711 | $26,315 | $31,936 |
| 2023 | $597,834 | $104,285 | $12,362 | $10,452 | 17 | $10,452 | $23,027 | $29,617 |
| 2022 | $511,234 | $34,663 | $13,801 | $11,666 | 15 | $11,666 | $26,148 | — |
| 2021 | $490,372 | $23,874 | $15,755 | $11,663 | 21 | — | $19,782 | $29,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rudnick Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $36K 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
The trust describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to local charities in the Boston area. Its 2025 grants include support for Temple Beth Zion and the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts, as well as organizations working in health, arts, and other areas.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the work supported. Horizons for Homeless Children says it works to improve the lives of homeless children and their families through early education and play. The American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The Museum of Fine Arts also received a grant.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 28 grants totaling $23,197. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $13,516, with a median of $100. The largest grants were $13,516 to Temple Beth Zion in Brookline, Massachusetts, and $6,800 to the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts in Worcester, Massachusetts. Other listed grants included $500 to the Alzheimer’s Association, $200 each to JBBBS and the Ventura County Community Foundation, and $140 to the Museum of Fine Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold Rudnick and Irene Rudnick as trustees.
Rudnick Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harold Rudnick
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Irene Rudnick
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Rudnick Charitable Trust
How much does Rudnick Charitable Trust give each year?
Rudnick Charitable Trust gave $23K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 20 grants.
What is Rudnick Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Rudnick Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $828, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rudnick Charitable Trust that year got $561 on average.
Where does Rudnick Charitable Trust give grants?
Rudnick Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants) and Brookline, MA (2 grants).
Does Rudnick Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rudnick Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rudnick Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Rudnick Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Beth Zion ($13,516), Jewish Federation of Cental Mass ($6,800) and Alzheimer's Association ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rudnick Charitable Trust?
Rudnick Charitable Trust reported $555K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rudnick Charitable Trust fund?
The trust describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to local charities in the Boston area. Its 2025 grants include support for Temple Beth Zion and the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts, as well as organizations working in health, arts, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rudnick Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Rudnick Charitable Trust's EIN?
Rudnick Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7203338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Rudnick Charitable Trust 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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