The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Laytonsville, MD EIN: 52-2219822

The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Laytonsville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $427K.

Key facts about The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc

EIN: 52-2219822
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $41,800
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $4,644
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $4,612,834
Primary geography: District of Columbia (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc's 9 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (38%), Maryland (24%) and Massachusetts (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Damascus, MD (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 21% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

+18.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$42K

-67.9% YoY

Grant Count

-65.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-7.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $207K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $16K (38%)

Maryland $10K (24%)

Massachusetts $10K (24%)

Florida $5K (13%)

Montana $300 (1%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Montana Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

WashingtonRockvilleDamascusFrederickGaithersburgSilver SpringArlingtonBethesdaChicagoCoconut CreekFairfaxGermantownKensingtonNew YorkAlexandriaBaltimoreBostonBrooklynBrookvilleDallas

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,612,834	$3,893,250	$3,225,672
Revenue	$585,705	$236,351	$92,612
Expenses	$136,396	$173,770	$35,116
Qualifying Distributions	$43,851	$133,442	$33,150
Net Investment Income	$426,805	$194,467	$68,178
Distributable Amount	$206,581	$173,433	$166,505

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

110 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Anti-Defamation League ($10,000), St Johns College High School ($10,000), Food for the Poor ($5,400).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE Boston, MA	UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES	$10,000
ST JOHNS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Washington, DC	UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES	$10,000
FOOD FOR THE POOR Coconut Creek, FL	UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES	$5,400
ST PAUL HONDURAS Damascus, MD	UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES	$5,000
ST PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Damascus, MD	UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES	$5,000
THE TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL Washington, DC	UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES	$5,000
ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Washington, DC	UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES	$1,000
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION Missoula, MT	UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES	$300
LAYTONSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA Gaithersburg, MD	UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc is led by Craig A. Ruppert, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Craig A. Ruppert

President

On filings since 2020

2 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Patricia M. Ruppert

Secretary & Treasurer

On filings since 2020

2 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.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc?

The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Laytonsville, MD. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc holds $4.6M in total assets with $586K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $42K in 2024.

Where does The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc operate?

The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc awarded 9 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $207K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Ruppert Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2219822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.