Ruttenberg Family Foundation
To financially support organizations assisting with the Jewish and general communities.
Ruttenberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ruttenberg Family Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,000
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,449
- Total assets
- $1,138,118
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ruttenberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center ($15K). Together the top 5 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ruttenberg Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $63K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center Birmingham, AL | Grant provided to UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center in order to support cancer research. | $14,935 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services Birmingham, AL | Grant provided to Collat Jewish Family Services (CJFS) in order to support its continued growth. CJFS serves anyone in need through direct financial help, counseling and assistance accessing community resources. | $14,903 |
| N E Miles Jewish Day School Birmingham, AL | Grant provided to N. E. Miles Jewish Day School in order to support its continued quality. This community day school currently services 73 children. | $13,449 |
| Children's of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Grant provided to Children's of Alabama in order to support its mission. | $5,874 |
| Birmingham Jewish Federation Birmingham, AL | Grant provided to Birmingham Jewish Federation (BJF) in order to support its continued growth. BJF serves 27 agencies and programs in Birmingham, nationally, in Israel and throughout the world. | $5,839 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,138,118 | $31,771 | $66,920 | $55,000 | 5 | $31,695 |
| 2023 | $1,110,684 | $44,198 | $67,423 | $63,055 | 6 | $44,198 |
| 2022 | $1,042,091 | $34,279 | $58,023 | $50,326 | 5 | $34,279 |
| 2021 | $1,253,363 | $80,159 | $50,359 | $44,404 | 5 | $80,159 |
| 2020 | $1,149,004 | $48,846 | $50,769 | $45,123 | 5 | $48,846 |
About Ruttenberg Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ruttenberg Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruttenberg Family Foundation is led by Pamela Ruttenberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pamela Ruttenberg
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Saag
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Romanoff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Held
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Benck
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Gewant
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Bayer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Froehlich
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Gotlieb
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sally Friedman (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Ruttenberg Family Foundation
How much does Ruttenberg Family Foundation give each year?
Ruttenberg Family Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $63K across 6 grants.
What is Ruttenberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ruttenberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,449, and its average grant was $11,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ruttenberg Family Foundation give grants?
Ruttenberg Family Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (5 grants).
Does Ruttenberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Ruttenberg Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ruttenberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ruttenberg Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center ($14,935), Collat Jewish Family Services ($14,903) and N E Miles Jewish Day School ($13,449), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ruttenberg Family Foundation?
Ruttenberg Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $32K.
What is Ruttenberg Family Foundation's EIN?
Ruttenberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1165558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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