RZ Foundation
RZ Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in education, bereavement support, food access, and conservation.
RZ Foundation at a glance
In short: RZ Foundation gave $216K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $22K), top state Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $215,680
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $21,568
- +47.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,729
- Total assets
- $4,949,774
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (39% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to RZ Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RZ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc ($70K). Together the top 9 received $185K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 81 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (39%), Florida (32%), Maryland (26%), Colorado (1%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How RZ Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2021) to $216K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc Coconut Creek, FL | Unrestricted General | $69,823 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency Rockville, MD | Unrestricted General | $57,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,700 |
| Cat's Cradle of the Shenandoah Valley Harrisonburg, VA | Unrestricted General | $27,000 |
| Project Grows Verona, VA | Unrestricted General | $8,457 |
| Educational Theatre CO Arlington, VA | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted General | $5,700 |
| Fairfax County Park Foundation Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Air Force Academy Usaf Academy, CO | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Songwriting with Soldiers Nashville, TN | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,949,774 | $699,169 | $296,057 | $215,680 | 10 | $262,336 | $518,448 | $284,047 |
| 2025 | $4,688,647 | $339,893 | $277,891 | $190,417 | 13 | $238,028 | $240,176 | $262,790 |
| 2024 | $4,627,768 | $442,166 | $257,054 | $182,196 | 10 | $226,862 | $270,355 | $235,582 |
| 2023 | $4,444,130 | $276,566 | $295,962 | $205,800 | 23 | $256,818 | $74,197 | $233,219 |
| 2022 | $4,456,344 | $661,897 | $253,543 | $173,067 | 25 | $217,437 | $478,765 | $250,231 |
| 2021 | $4,057,940 | $459,020 | $235,884 | $164,100 | 21 | — | $283,690 | $214,368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RZ Foundation reported a distributable amount of $284K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include helping children experiencing grief, providing Montessori education, connecting people to nutritious food, and protecting Shenandoah National Park. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $215,680 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $69,823, with a median grant of $7,728. The largest awards included $69,823 to Tomorrow’s Rainbow Inc. for unrestricted general support, $57,000 to Jewish Social Services Agency for unrestricted general support, $30,700 to Staunton Montessori School Inc. for scholarships, and $27,000 to Cat’s Cradle of the Shenandoah Valley for unrestricted general support. Other grants included $8,457 to Project Grows, $7,000 to Educational Theatre Co., and $5,700 to Shenandoah National Park Trust, each for unrestricted general support.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Tomorrow’s Rainbow provides support for children who have experienced the death of a loved one; Staunton Montessori School supports students’ academic, personal, and social development; Project Grows connects people to nutritious food through food education and access programs; and Shenandoah National Park Trust invests in protecting and preserving the park’s resources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Ruth Ruskin as president; James H Maloney as treasurer/sec; Campbell Maloney as secretary; and Diana R Black and David Ruskin as directors.
RZ Foundation is led by Ruth Ruskin, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ruth Ruskin
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ruskin
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana R. Black
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Maloney
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2026)
Campbell Maloney
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to James H Maloney (Treasurer/Sec).
Frequently asked questions about RZ Foundation
How much does RZ Foundation give each year?
RZ Foundation gave $216K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $190K across 13 grants.
What is RZ Foundation's typical grant size?
RZ Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,729, and its average grant was $21,568, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RZ Foundation give grants?
RZ Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (32%) and Maryland (26%).
Does RZ Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of RZ Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RZ Foundation's largest grantees?
RZ Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc ($69,823), Jewish Social Services Agency ($57,000) and Cat's Cradle of the Shenandoah Valley ($27,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is RZ Foundation?
RZ Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $262K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $284K (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 RZ Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include helping children experiencing grief, providing Montessori education, connecting people to nutritious food, and protecting Shenandoah National Park. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RZ Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 RZ Foundation's EIN?
RZ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1943881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does RZ Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). RZ Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rz-foundation-morg_e59d71b0f17142e0a634f9b92a98ab83
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