Rugiero Promise Foundation
Health research, education, and support to the community.
Rugiero Promise Foundation at a glance
In short: Rugiero Promise Foundation gave $194K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $193,650
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,275
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,950
- Total assets
- $174,450
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Rugiero Promise Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan Diabetes Research ($105K). Together the top 6 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 22 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rugiero Promise Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $41K (2020) to $256K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Diabetes Research Ann Arbor, MI | — | $105,000 |
| Various Others (Schedule Attached) Medical Research and Development | Medical Research/Dev | $26,750 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Medical Research & Development Detroit, MI | — | $25,000 |
| Sacred Military Order of St George Medical Research & Development New York, NY | — | $20,900 |
| Boys & Girls Club Medical Research & Development Atlanta, GA | — | $8,000 |
| Cars & Cigars Medical Research & Development Sterling Heights, MI | — | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,450 | $227,909 | $216,360 | $193,650 | 6 | $1,348 |
| 2024 | $162,901 | $180,169 | $141,620 | $132,400 | 6 | $1,210 |
| 2023 | $124,352 | $287,611 | $285,804 | $255,650 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $122,545 | $251,908 | $245,511 | $235,800 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $116,148 | $197,649 | $167,995 | $165,783 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $86,494 | $48,560 | $40,560 | $40,500 | 2 | — |
About Rugiero Promise Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rugiero Promise Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Dearborn, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $174K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $194K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rugiero Promise Foundation is led by Anthony Rugiero, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony Rugiero
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Gioia
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve George
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Rugiero Promise Foundation
How much does Rugiero Promise Foundation give each year?
Rugiero Promise Foundation gave $194K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $132K across 6 grants.
What is Rugiero Promise Foundation's typical grant size?
Rugiero Promise Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,950, and its average grant was $32,275, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rugiero Promise Foundation give grants?
Rugiero Promise Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%).
Who are Rugiero Promise Foundation's largest grantees?
Rugiero Promise Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Michigan Diabetes Research ($105,000), Various Others (Schedule Attached) Medical Research and Development ($26,750) and Capuchin Soup Kitchen Medical Research & Development ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rugiero Promise Foundation?
Rugiero Promise Foundation reported $174K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $228K.
What is Rugiero Promise Foundation?
Rugiero Promise Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Dearborn, MI. It holds $174K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Rugiero Promise Foundation's EIN?
Rugiero Promise Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3078919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
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