Ruttenberg Family Foundation

BIRMINGHAM, AL EIN: 63-1165558

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

To financially support organizations assisting with the Jewish and general communities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+2.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$55K

-12.8% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+4.7% YoY

About Ruttenberg Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Ruttenberg Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $168K (100%)

States

Alabama

Cities

Birmingham

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,138,118	$1,110,684	$1,042,091
Revenue	$31,771	$44,198	$34,279
Expenses	$66,920	$67,423	$58,023
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$31,695	$44,198	$34,279
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center ($14,935), Collat Jewish Family Services ($14,903), N E Miles Jewish Day School ($13,449).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
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
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
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
Children's of Alabama Birmingham, AL	Grant provided to Children's of Alabama in order to support its mission.	$5,874

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
David Romanoff	Director	0.25	—
Scott Gewant	Director	0.25	—
Amy Saag	Director	0.25	—
Jodi Benck	Director	0.25	—
Ginger Held	Director	0.25	—
Pamela Ruttenberg	President	0.5	—
Ronald Froehlich	Vice President	0.5	—
Sarah Gotlieb	Secretary	2.5	—
Harry Bayer	Treasurer	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruttenberg Family Foundation?

Ruttenberg Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.