Rukal Foundation Inc
Rukal Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lawrence, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 121 grants totaling $149,170, primarily to charitable and religious organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Rukal Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rukal Foundation Inc gave $149K across 121 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,170
- Grants made (2024)
- 121
- Average grant
- $1,233
- Median grant
- $525
- Total assets
- $31,977
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rukal Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Beechwood Drive, Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (516) 228-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rukal Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chesed Fund NJ ($11K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 122 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to New Jersey, 5% to Florida, 2% to Connecticut, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 121 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rukal Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 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 $50K (2020) to $149K (2024). In 2024 it made 121 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesed Fund NJ Bergenfield, NJ | General Support | $11,136 |
| Achiezer Community Resource Center Inc Lawrence, NY | General Support | $5,400 |
| Yeshiva Birchas Mordechai Monsey, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Ohr Moshe N Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $4,800 |
| Cong Kenneseth Israel Far Rockaway, NY | General Support | $4,593 |
| Chevra Gemach Inc Cedarhurst, NY | General Support | $4,356 |
| Yeshiva Nishmas Hatorah Inwood, NY | General Support | $3,960 |
| Shor Yoshuv Institute Lawrence, NY | General Support | $3,800 |
| Cong Zichron Refael Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $3,600 |
| Keren Hashiviis KEW Gardens, NY | General Support | $3,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,977 | $156,575 | $150,074 | $149,170 | 121 | $149,687 | $758 |
| 2020 | $10,294 | $49,392 | $51,585 | $50,471 | 1 | — | $207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rukal Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $758 for 2024 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious congregations, educational institutions, and community-service organizations. For example, Yeshiva Nishmas Hatorah describes its mission as providing post-high-school students and students returning from studies in Israel with opportunities for higher learning and study of Talmudic law. Davis Memorial Fund Inc describes its work as supporting charitable activities through financial assistance to needy families and disadvantaged children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $149,170 through 121 grants. Grants ranged from $25 to $11,136, with a median of $525. The largest grants included $11,136 to Chesed Fund NJ, $5,400 to Achiezer Community Resource Center Inc, $5,000 to Yeshiva Birchas Mordechai, $4,800 to Friends of Ohr Moshe, and $4,593 to Cong Kenneseth Israel. The listed grants were for general support.
Other 2024 recipients included Chevra Gemach Inc ($4,356), Yeshiva Nishmas Hatorah ($3,960), Shor Yoshuv Institute ($3,800), Cong Zichron Refael ($3,600), Keren Hashiviis ($3,550), Chesed Fund NY ($3,002), Park Family Shul ($3,000), Central Fund of Israel ($2,800), and Davis Memorial Fund Inc ($2,250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tova Katz as president/director and Nathan Renov as secretary/director. It also lists Kalman Renov and Ruki Renov as founders.
Rukal Foundation Inc is led by Tova Katz, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tova Katz
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Renov
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kalman Renov
Founder
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruki Renov
Founder
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rukal Foundation Inc
How much does Rukal Foundation Inc give each year?
Rukal Foundation Inc gave $149K across 121 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Rukal Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rukal Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $525, and its average grant was $1,233, across 121 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rukal Foundation Inc give grants?
Rukal Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (18%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (25 grants), Far Rockaway, NY (15 grants), Lakewood, NJ (13 grants) and Lawrence, NY (9 grants).
Does Rukal Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rukal Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (121 of 121) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rukal Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rukal Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Chesed Fund NJ ($11,136), Achiezer Community Resource Center Inc ($6,900 across 2 grants) and Yeshiva Birchas Mordechai ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rukal Foundation Inc?
Rukal Foundation Inc reported $32K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $758 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rukal Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious congregations, educational institutions, and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rukal Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rukal Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rukal Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3189193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rukal Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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