The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Surfside, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports 12 grants totaling $358,900 to organizations with recorded purposes including educational activities, public interest, libertarian public interest, and international aid.
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc gave $359K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), top state Florida. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $358,900
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $29,908
- +2.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $848,112
- +35.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (30% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9349 Collins Ave Unit 903, Surfside, FL 33154-2699
Phone: (609) 683-9477
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Seeds Access ($72K). Together the top 10 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 55 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (30%), New Jersey (20%), the District of Columbia (16%), Ohio (10%), and California (9%). Grants were also reported to recipients in Washington, Illinois, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 91% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 805% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2024) to $380K (2025). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $359K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds Access Newark, NJ | Educational Activities | $72,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute Cleveland, OH | Public Interest | $36,000 |
| Institute for Justice Washington, DC | Libertarian Public Interest | $36,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Public Interest | $36,000 |
| Reason Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Libertarian Public Interest | $30,600 |
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | International Aid | $27,000 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | Educational Activities | $27,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Public Interest | $25,000 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | Educational Activities | $20,700 |
| Achieve Miami Coral Gables, FL | Educational Activities | $18,000 |
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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 | $848,112 | $584,486 | $364,315 | $358,900 | 12 | $358,900 | $491,660 | $44,566 |
| 2025 | $627,941 | $352,747 | $385,621 | $380,300 | 13 | $380,300 | $290,862 | $43,904 |
| 2024 | $660,815 | $316,631 | $208,337 | $208,200 | 6 | $208,200 | $313,631 | $43,601 |
| 2023 | $552,521 | $-9,700 | $248,628 | $245,500 | 11 | $245,500 | $20,317 | $54,322 |
| 2022 | $810,849 | $38,654 | $330,264 | $317,500 | 13 | $317,500 | $38,654 | $73,983 |
| 2021 | $1,102,459 | $327,999 | $301,023 | $296,500 | 12 | — | $224,716 | $70,056 |
| 2020 | $1,075,483 | $368,255 | $367,212 | $362,700 | 16 | — | $224,576 | $64,185 |
| 2019 | $1,074,440 | $266,251 | $339,400 | $334,900 | 14 | — | $209,236 | $66,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 filing lists grant purposes including educational activities, public interest, libertarian public interest, and international aid.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation says it raises funds for a Florida acute care teaching and research facility providing health care, teaching, research, and charity care. Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli heroism through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid, including support for injured combat veterans. Cato Institute describes its mission as advancing individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Achieve Miami says it works to expand learning opportunities for students, teachers, and education leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $358,900. Grants ranged from $12,600 to $72,000, with a median of $27,000.
The largest reported grant was $72,000 to SEEDS ACCESS in Newark, New Jersey, for educational activities. Other grants included $36,000 to Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute for public interest; $36,000 to Institute for Justice for libertarian public interest; $36,000 to Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation for public interest; and $30,600 to Reason Foundation for libertarian public interest. The filing also reports $27,000 to Brothers for Life for international aid and $27,000 to the University of Miami for educational activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Andrew M Okun as president/treasurer and Laurie R Okun as vice president/secretary.
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc is led by Andrew M. Okun, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Andrew M. Okun
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laurie R. Okun
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Ruthmarc Foundation Inc
How much does The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc gave $359K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $380K across 13 grants.
What is The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $27,000, and its average grant was $29,908, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (20%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami Beach, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Activities" (6 grants) and "Public Interest" (3 grants).
Who are The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Seeds Access ($72,000), Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($61,000 across 2 grants) and Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute ($36,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc?
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc reported $848K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $359K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 filing lists grant purposes including educational activities, public interest, libertarian public interest, and international aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing 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 Ruthmarc Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1580750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does The Ruthmarc 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 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 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Ruthmarc Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ruthmarc-foundation-inc-morg_8296d23ba9634e3a83bb1cc9562c4f68
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