The Rutledge Family Foundation

GREENWICH, CT EIN: 81-0861760

The Rutledge Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The foundation was created to support Thomas M Rutledge and operates as an independent grantmaking organization.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$45.2M

-17.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$5.8M

+2.2% YoY

Grant Count

+8.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$234K

-6.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rutledge Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation made eight grants in 2024. Typical award amounts range from $260 to $1,411,830.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $11.6M (44%)

Connecticut $9.3M (35%)

District of Columbia $3.7M (14%)

Massachusetts $900K (3%)

New York $683K (3%)

Florida $50K (0%)

Illinois $6K (0%)

South Carolina $260 (0%)

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania South Carolina

Cities

AlbanyAstoriaAvonBrightonBronxBrooklynCaliforniaColumbiaHartfordNew YorkNorth Palm BeachPalatinePittsburghPurchaseSimsburyUrbanaWallingfordWashingtonWashington DcWest Hartford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of November 2024:

Total Assets: $45,156,204
Total Giving: $5,842,745
Total Expenses: $5,842,745
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue Changes (FY 2024 vs. FY 2023):

Total grants and contributions: $0 (down 100% from $3,838,033)
Investment income and dividends: $59,774 (down 58.8% from $145,100)
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: -$3,754,912

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$45,156,204	$54,694,087	$56,426,676
Revenue	$-3,695,138	$3,983,344	$15,865,242
Expenses	$5,842,745	$5,715,933	$4,665,830
Qualifying Distributions	$5,842,745	$5,715,933	$4,630,830
Net Investment Income	$59,774	$145,100	$14,245
Distributable Amount	$3,495,031	$4,289,440	$5,292,108

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

100 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California University of Pa ($1,000,000), The Village of Fpc ($874,260), California University of Pa ($715,225).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES PARTNERSHIP TRUST ALBANY, NY	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$4,000
HORACE MANN SCHOOL BRONX, NY	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$1,000
HORACE MANN SCHOOL BRONX, NY	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$15,000
HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL SIMSBURY, CT	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$67,000
HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL SIMSBURY, CT	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$400,000
MCEIVR INC HARTFORD, CT	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$175,000
RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED WEST HARTFORD, CT	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$15,000
RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED WEST HARTFORD, CT	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$10,000
RHMC OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$300,000
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA CALIFORNIA, PA	TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION	$250,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
THOMAS M RUTLEDGE	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
KAREN A RUTLEDGE	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Contact Information

Address: 183 Byram Shore Road Greenwich, CT 06830-6909

Phone: 516-336-0217

EIN: 81-0861760

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Rutledge Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from The Rutledge Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made eight grants in 2024. Typical award amounts range from $260 to $1,411,830. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Village of FPC: $874,260 • Smithsonian Institution: $600,000 • Village of FPC: $300,000 • Additional 15 grants made during the period The foundation does not currently list live grant opportunities.

Where does The Rutledge Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York.

What size grants does The Rutledge Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Rutledge Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $5.8M — an average of about $234K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Rutledge Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Rutledge Family Foundation's EIN?

The Rutledge Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0861760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.