The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rockville Centre, New York, that supports pediatric cancer research and provides support to pediatric patients and their families. It also supports educational and recreational organizations Mary loved.
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc gave $207K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,000
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -42.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,818
- +51.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $35,007
- -30.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (80% 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 The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc
- 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: Co Francis Ruchalski 28 Bulson Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: (516) 764-6028
Website: https://www.themaryruchalskifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ($125K). Together the top 5 received $178K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($29,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 48 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (80%), Oregon (10%), Massachusetts (7%), Maryland (2%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- 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 $100K (2021) to $237K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Research grant | $125,000 |
| MSK Kids New York, NY | Research grant | $20,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Therapy Dev Inst Hillsboro, OR | Research grant | $20,000 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $29,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Research grant | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr New York, NY | Research grant | $2,500 |
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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 | $35,007 | $304,354 | $319,762 | $207,000 | 11 | $319,762 | $1,507 |
| 2023 | $50,224 | $343,961 | $349,481 | $236,750 | 19 | $349,481 | $1,848 |
| 2022 | $56,744 | $216,833 | $220,142 | $167,500 | 9 | $220,142 | $1,812 |
| 2021 | $59,053 | $170,829 | $138,002 | $100,000 | 2 | $138,002 | $1,506 |
| 2020 | $26,226 | $108,796 | $128,484 | $105,000 | 7 | — | $1,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to raise awareness of pediatric cancer and provide funding for pediatric cancer research. It also says it provides love, kindness, and support to pediatric cancer patients and their families, and supports educational and recreational organizations Mary loved.
Its 2024 grants included research grants and grants to individual pediatric patients. One major recipient, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, describes its mission as conducting research in the biological sciences, with particular emphasis on basic research in molecular biology and genetics.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $207,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $125,000, with a median of $5,000. The foundation’s website separately reports that it issued five research grants totaling $178,000 and provided $37,000 in grants and other support to pediatric patients and their families during 2024.
The largest reported grants included $125,000 to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, $20,000 to MSK Kids, and $20,000 to Childrens Cancer Therapy Dev Inst. The filing also lists $10,000 to Dana Farber Cancer Institute and grants to individual recipients for pediatric patient support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ashley Ruchalski as president, Francis Ruchalski as CFO, and Carol Ruchalski, Lyndsey Ruchalski, and John Ruchalski as directors.
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc is led by Ashley Ruchalski, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Ruchalski
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Ruchalski
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ruchalski
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyndsey Ruchalski
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis Ruchalski
CFO
On filings since 2020
5 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 The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc
How much does The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc gave $207K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $237K across 19 grants.
What is The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,818, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc give grants?
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (10%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pediatric patient grant" (6 grants) and "Research grant" (5 grants).
Who are The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ($125,000), MSK Kids ($20,000) and Childrens Cancer Therapy Dev Inst ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($29,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc?
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to raise awareness of pediatric cancer and provide funding for pediatric cancer research. It also says it provides love, kindness, and support to pediatric cancer patients and their families, and supports educational and recreational organizations Mary loved. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc?
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 The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mary Ruchalski Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0623988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mary Ruchalski 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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