Howard And Raina Ruskin Family | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-4455356

Foundation Overview

Based in Highland Park, IL, Howard And Raina Ruskin Family has awarded 207 grants totaling $750,165 to organizations in Illinois, Florida and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $35,380, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$750,165
Total Assets
$1,666,405
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$1,800
% Median Grant Decline
-28% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 41%

14 of 34 recipients (41%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

71% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Champaign (39%), Chicago (34%), Deerfield (10%).

Funding Trajectory
-45%

Declining funding trend with 45% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Howard And Raina Ruskin Family's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Art Institute $200 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Briarwood Country Clubjuf $280 Deerfield, IL, US Provide Educational Financial Assistance To Our Employees And/or Their Children. 2024
Briarwood Scholarship Foundation $6,525 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2024
Cje Seniorlife $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County $1,800 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Jewish United Fund $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Kravis Center For The Performing Art $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Ensure The Kravis Center Will Continue To Present World-class Artists And Comprehensive Education Programs For The Entire Community And Visitors To Our County. 2024
Muhlenberg College-x Cruz $2,500 Allentown, PA, US Education - Scholarships 2024
North Park College-yesenia Patino $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2024
Oberlin College-k Williams $2,500 Oberlin, OH, US Education - Scholarships 2024
Palm Beach Opera $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Play For Pink $650 New York, NY, US Play For Pink Is A Grassroots Organization Dedicated To Raising Funds To Fight Breast Cancer Through Sporting And Lifestyle Events. 2024
Ravinia $7,500 Highland Park, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Soka University Of America-a Medina $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education - Scholarships 2024
University Of Illinois-chicago-m Pa $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2024
University Of Illinois-chicago-sama $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2024
University Of Illinois-chicago-y Gh $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2024
Art Institute $200 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Briarwood Country Clubjuf $280 Deerfield, IL, US Provide Educational Financial Assistance To Our Employees And/or Their Children. 2024
Briarwood Scholarship Foundation $6,525 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2024
Cje Seniorlife $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County $1,800 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Jewish United Fund $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Kravis Center For The Performing Art $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Ensure The Kravis Center Will Continue To Present World-class Artists And Comprehensive Education Programs For The Entire Community And Visitors To Our County. 2024
Muhlenberg College-x Cruz $2,500 Allentown, PA, US Education - Scholarships 2024
North Park College-yesenia Patino $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2024
Oberlin College-k Williams $2,500 Oberlin, OH, US Education - Scholarships 2024
Palm Beach Opera $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Play For Pink $650 New York, NY, US Play For Pink Is A Grassroots Organization Dedicated To Raising Funds To Fight Breast Cancer Through Sporting And Lifestyle Events. 2024
Ravinia $7,500 Highland Park, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2024
Soka University Of America-a Medina $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education - Scholarships 2024
University Of Illinois-chicago-m Pa $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2024
University Of Illinois-chicago-sama $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2024
University Of Illinois-chicago-y Gh $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2024
Briarwood Employee Relief Fund $300 Deerfield, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Briarwood Scholarship Foundation $6,175 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2023
Cancer Wellness Center $250 Northbrook, IL, US Health And Human Services 2023
Cristian Lopez University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign-c Lopez $1,875 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Depaul University-h Ganatra $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County $1,800 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Jewish United Fund $35,380 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Knox College-maella Gnassounou $2,500 Galesburg, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Knox College-sonia Lopez $2,500 Galesburg, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Lambs Farm $500 Libertyville, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Muhlenberg College-x Cruz $2,500 Allentown, PA, US Education - Scholarships 2023
North Park College-yesenia Patino $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Oberlin College-k Williams $2,500 Oberlin, OH, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Ravinia $4,000 Highland Park, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Soka University Of America- A Medina $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-chicago-k Aquilar $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-chicago-k Campos Paz $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-chicago-m Patel $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-chicago-y Ghasim $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign-c Quizhpi $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign-e Velazquez $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Wilbur Wright College-a Correa $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Briarwood Employee Relief Fund $300 Deerfield, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Briarwood Scholarship Foundation $6,175 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2023
Cancer Wellness Center $250 Northbrook, IL, US Health And Human Services 2023
Cristian Lopez University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign-c Lopez $1,875 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Depaul University-h Ganatra $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County $1,800 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Jewish United Fund $35,380 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Knox College-maella Gnassounou $2,500 Galesburg, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Knox College-sonia Lopez $2,500 Galesburg, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Lambs Farm $500 Libertyville, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Muhlenberg College-x Cruz $2,500 Allentown, PA, US Education - Scholarships 2023
North Park College-yesenia Patino $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Oberlin College-k Williams $2,500 Oberlin, OH, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Ravinia $4,000 Highland Park, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2023
Soka University Of America- A Medina $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-chicago-k Aquilar $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-chicago-k Campos Paz $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-chicago-m Patel $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-chicago-y Ghasim $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign-c Quizhpi $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign-e Velazquez $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Wilbur Wright College-a Correa $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education - Scholarships 2023
Briarwood Cc Scholarship Fund $650 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2022
Cancer Wellness Center $500 Northbrook, IL, US Health And Human Services 2022
Cje Seniorlife $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County $1,500 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Jewish United Fund $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Knox College $2,500 Galesburg, IL, US Education 2022
North Park University $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education 2022
Shriners Hospitals For Children $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Health And Human Services 2022
Soka University Of America $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education 2022
Soka University Of America $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education 2022
St Jude Children's Hospital $1,000 Tampa, FL, US Health And Human Services 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $625 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
The Art Institute Of Chicago $200 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Palm Beach Opera $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Camp Havaya $25,000 Wyncote, PA, US Health And Human Services 2022
Briarwood Cc Scholarship Fund $5,000 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2022
Raymond F Kravis Center For Performing Arts $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
First Tee Greater Chicago $500 Chicago, IL, US Health And Human Services 2022
Briarwood Cc Scholarship Fund $650 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2022
Cancer Wellness Center $500 Northbrook, IL, US Health And Human Services 2022
Cje Seniorlife $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County $1,500 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Jewish United Fund $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Knox College $2,500 Galesburg, IL, US Education 2022
North Park University $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education 2022
Shriners Hospitals For Children $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Health And Human Services 2022
Soka University Of America $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education 2022
Soka University Of America $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education 2022
St Jude Children's Hospital $1,000 Tampa, FL, US Health And Human Services 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $625 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
The Art Institute Of Chicago $200 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Palm Beach Opera $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Camp Havaya $25,000 Wyncote, PA, US Health And Human Services 2022
Briarwood Cc Scholarship Fund $5,000 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2022
Raymond F Kravis Center For Performing Arts $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
First Tee Greater Chicago $500 Chicago, IL, US Health And Human Services 2022
Briarwood Cc Scholarship Fund $650 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2022
Cancer Wellness Center $500 Northbrook, IL, US Health And Human Services 2022
Cje Seniorlife $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County $1,500 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Jewish United Fund $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Knox College $2,500 Galesburg, IL, US Education 2022
North Park University $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education 2022
Shriners Hospitals For Children $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Health And Human Services 2022
Soka University Of America $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education 2022
Soka University Of America $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education 2022
St Jude Children's Hospital $1,000 Tampa, FL, US Health And Human Services 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $625 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
University Of Illinois-chicago $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education 2022
The Art Institute Of Chicago $200 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Palm Beach Opera $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
Camp Havaya $25,000 Wyncote, PA, US Health And Human Services 2022
Briarwood Cc Scholarship Fund $5,000 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2022
Raymond F Kravis Center For Performing Arts $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2022
First Tee Greater Chicago $500 Chicago, IL, US Health And Human Services 2022
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County $1,500 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2021
Briarwood Cc Scholarship Fund $650 Deerfield, IL, US Education 2021
Soka University Of America $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education 2021
Soka University Of America $2,500 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education 2021
North Park University $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education 2021
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education 2021
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education 2021
Knox College $2,500 Galesburg, IL, US Education 2021
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2021
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2021
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2021
Loyola University $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education 2021
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2021
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $1,250 Champaign, IL, US Education 2021
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2021
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2021
Cancer Wellness Center $300 Northbrook, IL, US Health And Human Services 2021
Kravis Center $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2021
Cje Seniorlife $600 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2021
Knox College $2,500 Galesburg, IL, US Education 2021
Shriners Hospitals For Children $1,020 Chicago, IL, US Health And Human Services 2021
St Jude Children's Hospital $1,000 Tampa, FL, US Health And Human Services 2021
Team Western Kentucky Northern Relief Fund $100 Frankfort, KY, US Come Back 2021
Jewish United Fund $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2021
Depaul University $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education 2021
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County $1,500 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
High Ridge Charitable Foundation $300 Lantana, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
Israel Tennis & Education Centers $500 New York, NY, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
Cje Seniorlife $600 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
Raymond F Kravis Center For The Arts $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
The Art Institute Of Chicago $200 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $5,000 Washington Dc, DC, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago $17,500 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago $17,500 Chicago, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
Ravinia Festival $4,000 Highland Park, IL, US Community Organizations And Civic Affairs 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
Knox College $5,000 Galesburg, IL, US Education 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $5,000 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
Knox College $5,000 Galesburg, IL, US Education 2020
Soka University Of America $5,000 Aliso Viejo, CA, US Education 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $5,000 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
University Of Wisconsin $2,500 Madison, WI, US Education 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,000 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
University Of San Francisco $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Education 2020
Columbia College $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2020
Loyola University $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,000 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
Depaul University $100 Chicago, IL, US Education 2020
Depaul University $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education 2020
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Champaign, IL, US Education 2020
Play For Pink $650 New York, NY, US Health And Human Services 2020
St Jude Children's Hospital $1,000 Tampa, FL, US Health And Human Services 2020
Shriners Hospitals For Children $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Health And Human Services 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Howard And Raina Ruskin Family as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-4455356
Website N/A
Address 555 SKOKIE BLVD STE 260 Northbrook, IL 60062-2889

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Howard And Raina Ruskin Family's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Raina Ruskin
Director Julie Schultz
Director Paula Gorelik

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.