The Derald H Ruttenberg Foundation
The Derald H Ruttenberg Foundation is a private foundation established in 1985 and based in New York City. The foundation is classified as a family foundation and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its primary purpose is to occasionally receive charitable contributions in the form of securities, which generate interest and dividends that support its grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-28.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$989K
+23.0% YoY
Grant Count
43
+30.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-5.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on three primary areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 32 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $100 to $213,085.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year Ending March 2024)
- Total Assets: $3,332,683
- Total Revenues: $3,240,881
- Total Expenses: $805,377
- Total Giving: $988,983
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,391,545 | $3,332,683 | $91,230 |
| Revenue | $1,141,216 | $3,240,881 | $100,303 |
| Expenses | $994,003 | $805,377 | $128,235 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $989,033 | $804,057 | $125,888 |
| Net Investment Income | $137,037 | $162,367 | $94,385 |
| Distributable Amount | $138,391 | $106,750 | $1,909 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN C RUTTENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC M RUTTENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 800 3rd Ave, Floor 40, New York City, NY 10022-7604
Telephone: 212-446-9300
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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