Rz Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-1943881
Foundation Overview
Based in Pennington, NJ, Rz Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $1,844,669 to organizations in New York, Minnesota and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $68,100, with a median award of $3,350.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 26 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
46% of grants are awarded in Virginia, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Staunton (31%), Fairfax (17%), Harrisonburg (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 31% growth trend over 6 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (60%). 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 Rz Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Cats Cradle | $23,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | $1,000 | Bluemont, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $48,917 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Project Grows | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | Community Ambassador | 2024 |
| Brooke Army Medical Ctr Auxiliary | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $40,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Staunton Montessori School Inc | $35,000 | Fishersville, VA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $22,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Arts In The Park, Summer | 2024 |
| Usafa Panca | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Jones Gardens | $1,500 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Cats Cradle | $23,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | $1,000 | Bluemont, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $48,917 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Project Grows | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | Community Ambassador | 2024 |
| Brooke Army Medical Ctr Auxiliary | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $40,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Staunton Montessori School Inc | $35,000 | Fishersville, VA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $22,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Arts In The Park, Summer | 2024 |
| Usafa Panca | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Jones Gardens | $1,500 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2024 |
| Donorschoose | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Cats Cradle | $15,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $53,732 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Project Grows | $7,000 | Verona, VA, US | Gala Expenses | 2023 |
| Walter Reed Society | $3,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| American National Red Cross | $3,000 | Boone, IA, US | Middle East Humanitarian | 2023 |
| Staunton Montessori School Inc | $36,732 | Fishersville, VA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $5,232 | Fairfax, VA, US | Arts In The Park, Recpac | 2023 |
| Silver Line Theatre Exchange Inc | $5,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Donorschoose | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Cats Cradle | $15,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $53,732 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Project Grows | $7,000 | Verona, VA, US | Gala Expenses | 2023 |
| Walter Reed Society | $3,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| American National Red Cross | $3,000 | Boone, IA, US | Middle East Humanitarian | 2023 |
| Staunton Montessori School Inc | $36,732 | Fishersville, VA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $5,232 | Fairfax, VA, US | Arts In The Park, Recpac | 2023 |
| Silver Line Theatre Exchange Inc | $5,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| The Environmental Defense Fund Inc | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Educational | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Cats Cradle | $10,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Fdn | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $68,100 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Project Grows | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $2,000 | Lorton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Rape Abuse And Incest National | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $40,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $3,200 | Boone, IA, US | Ukraine Humanitarian | 2022 |
| Virginia League For Planned Parenthood | $3,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Congressional School | $500 | Falls Church, VA, US | Fall Festival Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Staunton Montessori School | $500 | Fishersville, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Staunton Public Library | $3,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of The Central | $5,500 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $16,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Arts In The Park, Recpac | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Arrow Project | $5,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Silver Line Theatre Exchange Inc | $12,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Environmental Defense Fund Inc | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Educational | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Cats Cradle | $10,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Fdn | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $68,100 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Project Grows | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $2,000 | Lorton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Rape Abuse And Incest National | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $40,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $3,200 | Boone, IA, US | Ukraine Humanitarian | 2022 |
| Virginia League For Planned Parenthood | $3,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Congressional School | $500 | Falls Church, VA, US | Fall Festival Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Staunton Montessori School | $500 | Fishersville, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Staunton Public Library | $3,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of The Central | $5,500 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $16,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Arts In The Park, Recpac | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Arrow Project | $5,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Silver Line Theatre Exchange Inc | $12,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Environmental Defense Fund Inc | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Educational | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Cats Cradle | $10,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Fdn | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $68,100 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Project Grows | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $2,000 | Lorton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Rape Abuse And Incest National | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $40,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $3,200 | Boone, IA, US | Ukraine Humanitarian | 2022 |
| Virginia League For Planned Parenthood | $3,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Congressional School | $500 | Falls Church, VA, US | Fall Festival Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Staunton Montessori School | $500 | Fishersville, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Staunton Public Library | $3,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of The Central | $5,500 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $16,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Arts In The Park, Recpac | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Arrow Project | $5,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Silver Line Theatre Exchange Inc | $12,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Educational | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Bike Ms National Capital | 2021 |
| Cornell University | $1,000 | Boone, IA, US | Atkinson Center For | 2021 |
| Cats Cradle Of The Shenandoah | $20,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Summertime Challenge 2021 | 2021 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Some Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Fairfax County Stuff The Bus | $1,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Act For Alexandria | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Fdn | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $51,700 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Project Grows | $10,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Rape Abuse And Incest National | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $30,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| American National Red Cross | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Kentucky Relief | 2021 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Virginia | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Shrine Mont Camps | 2021 |
| Virginia League For Planned Parenthood | $1,167 | Richmond, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Staunton Public Library | $3,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of The Central | $5,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $14,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Arts In The Park, Summer | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $4,700 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| National Immigration Law Center | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Educational | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Cats Cradle Of The Shenandoah | $20,700 | Staunton, VA, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Some Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| National Alliance For Research | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $51,700 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Project Grows | $11,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| National Public Radio | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Rape Abuse And Incest National | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $28,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| American National Red Cross | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Alive | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| American Shakespeare | $5,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Staunton Library Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $12,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| National Immigration Law Center | $2,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Untricted General Support | 2020 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Slow Food Usa Inc | $8,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Donorschoose | $1,600 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Cats Cradle Of The Shenandoah | $20,938 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Some Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | $500 | Wdm, IA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| National Alliance For Research | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow Inc | $46,508 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Assemblies Of God World Missions | $1,730 | Springfield, MO, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| National Public Radio | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Grace Community Church | $3,600 | Fulton, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $20,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Virginia League For Planned Parenthood | $4,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Valley Mission Inc | $2,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Staunton Library Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Staunton, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Fairfax County Park Fdn Inc | $12,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| James Madison University | $1,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $2,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 54-1943881 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1532 Pennington, NJ 08534-0691 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Rz Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Ruth Ruskin |
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| Treasurer | James H Maloney |
Forms 990-PF
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