George And Cindy Rusu Family Found | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 90-0639630

Foundation Overview

Based in Lancaster, PA, George And Cindy Rusu Family Found has awarded 179 grants totaling $18,790,911 to organizations in Illinois, California and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $2,100,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$18,790,911
Total Assets
$15,168,600
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$20,050
% Median Grant Growth
+34% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%

6 of 16 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

54% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (60%), Inverness (9%), Geneva (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+158%

Strong 158% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (38%). 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 George And Cindy Rusu Family Found'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
Aeroangel $40,000 Denver, CO, US Provide Travel To Children For Medic 2024
Automotive Mentoring Group $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2024
Children's Tumor Foundation $2,000 New York, NY, US Support Their Mission 2024
Gloves 4 Grief Inc $5,000 Irvine, CA, US Aid In Their Mission 2024
Healthnetwork Foundation $110,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Annual Appeal - General Fund 2024
International Medical Corps $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2024
Knicker Open Charities $25,000 Addison, IL, US Benefits Folds Of Honor 2024
One For One $69,500 Chicago, IL, US Support To Break Cycle Of Violence 2024
Sherwood Cares $40,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US Awards Grants To Local Charities 2024
Country Shrine Club $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Shriners Hospital For Children 2024
Inspiration Corporation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Its Mission 2024
Wdsra Scholarship Endowment $15,000 Carol Stream, IL, US Assist Their Mission 2024
We Are Called To Care $15,000 Plano, IL, US Support Their Mission 2024
Doodlebug Workshop Voc Trn Center $15,100 Wheaton, IL, US Support Their Mission 2024
Reclaim 13 $15,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Support Their Mission 2024
Greater Chicago Food Depository $500,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Their Mission 2024
Detroit Red Wings Alumni $10,000 Clarkston, MI, US Charity 2023
Gloves 4 Grief Inc $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Aid In Their Mission 2023
Knicker Open Charities $25,000 Addison, IL, US Benefits Folds Of Honor 2023
Penn-mar Foundation $5,000 Freeland, MD, US Support Its Mission 2023
York County Community Foundation $5,000 York, PA, US Support Its Mission 2023
Friends Of Fisher House Il $15,000 River Forest, IL, US Help Mil Fmlys During Med Crisis 2023
Center For Enriched Living $11,300 Riverwoods, IL, US Support Its Mission 2023
Crisis Center $500,000 Boone, NC, US Aid Its Mission 2023
Live For Lali $15,000 Arlington Heights, IL, US Aid Its Mission 2023
Brewing Opportunities $10,000 Arlington Heights, IL, US Support Its Mission 2023
4 Anna Foundation $15,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Support Its Mission 2023
Aeroangel $25,000 Denver, CO, US Provide Travel To Children For Medic 2023
Automotive Mentoring Group $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago $1,100,000 Chicago, IL, US Youth Of The Year Competition And Di 2023
Cesco's Heart $10,600 Elgin, IL, US Support Advocate Childrens Hospital 2023
Chicago South Side Birth Center $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Its Mission 2023
Friends Of Folds Of Honor $100,000 Inverness, IL, US Support Military Vets And Family 2023
Healthnetwork Foundation $105,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Annual Appeal - General Fund 2023
International Medical Corps $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2023
One For One $74,850 Chicago, IL, US Support To Break Cycle Of Violence 2023
Sherwood Cares $40,001 Thousand Oaks, CA, US Awards Grants To Local Charities 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago $110,000 Chicago, IL, US Youth Of The Year Competition And Di 2022
International Medical Corps $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2022
Automotive Mentoring Group $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2022
Aeroangel $75,000 Denver, CO, US Provide Travel To Children For Medic 2022
Friends Of Folds Of Honor $100,000 Inverness, IL, US Support Military Vets And Family 2022
Sherwood Cares $25,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US Awards Grants To Local Charities 2022
Digdeep Water $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Clean Water To Communities 2022
One For One $67,600 Chicago, IL, US Support To Break Cycle Of Violence 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $500,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Food To The Hungry 2022
Northern Illinois Food Bank $100,000 Geneva, IL, US Provide Meals For The Ill 2022
Delta Tau Delta $250,000 Fishers, IN, US Education Fund 2022
Healthnetwork Foundation $100,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Annual Appeal - General Fund 2022
Guadalupe Center $20,000 Immokalee, FL, US Provide Quality Education Programs 2022
Little Heroes League $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Asst To Infants With Severe Health 2022
Community Foundation Of Collier Cou $15,000 Naples, FL, US Aid In Their Mission 2022
Chicago Abortion Fund $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Assistance For Abortions 2022
Misericordia Foundation $10,900 Chicago, IL, US Support Their Mission 2022
Fore Griffin Foundation Inc $5,000 Paradise Valley, AZ, US Help Children And Families Facing Li 2022
Downtown Women's Center $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US End Homelessness For Women 2022
Naperville Responds For Veterans $10,600 Naperville, IL, US Assist Veterans With Home Constructi 2022
American Cancer Society $50,000 Kennesaw, GA, US Assists In Treatment Of Cancer 2022
Girls In The Game $10,600 Chicago, IL, US Helps Girls To Grow 2022
Save Abandoned Babies Foundation $10,400 Chicago, IL, US Spread Awareness Of Safe Haven Laws 2022
Ghostlight Educational Theatre Coll $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Inspire Nurture Empower Artists 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago $110,000 Chicago, IL, US Youth Of The Year Competition And Di 2022
International Medical Corps $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2022
Automotive Mentoring Group $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2022
Aeroangel $75,000 Denver, CO, US Provide Travel To Children For Medic 2022
Friends Of Folds Of Honor $100,000 Inverness, IL, US Support Military Vets And Family 2022
Sherwood Cares $25,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US Awards Grants To Local Charities 2022
Digdeep Water $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Clean Water To Communities 2022
One For One $67,600 Chicago, IL, US Support To Break Cycle Of Violence 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $500,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Food To The Hungry 2022
Northern Illinois Food Bank $100,000 Geneva, IL, US Provide Meals For The Ill 2022
Delta Tau Delta $250,000 Fishers, IN, US Education Fund 2022
Healthnetwork Foundation $100,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Annual Appeal - General Fund 2022
Guadalupe Center $20,000 Immokalee, FL, US Provide Quality Education Programs 2022
Little Heroes League $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Asst To Infants With Severe Health 2022
Community Foundation Of Collier Cou $15,000 Naples, FL, US Aid In Their Mission 2022
Chicago Abortion Fund $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Assistance For Abortions 2022
Misericordia Foundation $10,900 Chicago, IL, US Support Their Mission 2022
Fore Griffin Foundation Inc $5,000 Paradise Valley, AZ, US Help Children And Families Facing Li 2022
Downtown Women's Center $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US End Homelessness For Women 2022
Naperville Responds For Veterans $10,600 Naperville, IL, US Assist Veterans With Home Constructi 2022
American Cancer Society $50,000 Kennesaw, GA, US Assists In Treatment Of Cancer 2022
Girls In The Game $10,600 Chicago, IL, US Helps Girls To Grow 2022
Save Abandoned Babies Foundation $10,400 Chicago, IL, US Spread Awareness Of Safe Haven Laws 2022
Ghostlight Educational Theatre Coll $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Inspire Nurture Empower Artists 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago $110,000 Chicago, IL, US Youth Of The Year Competition And Di 2022
International Medical Corps $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2022
Automotive Mentoring Group $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2022
Aeroangel $75,000 Denver, CO, US Provide Travel To Children For Medic 2022
Friends Of Folds Of Honor $100,000 Inverness, IL, US Support Military Vets And Family 2022
Sherwood Cares $25,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US Awards Grants To Local Charities 2022
Digdeep Water $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Clean Water To Communities 2022
One For One $67,600 Chicago, IL, US Support To Break Cycle Of Violence 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $500,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Food To The Hungry 2022
Northern Illinois Food Bank $100,000 Geneva, IL, US Provide Meals For The Ill 2022
Delta Tau Delta $250,000 Fishers, IN, US Education Fund 2022
Healthnetwork Foundation $100,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Annual Appeal - General Fund 2022
Guadalupe Center $20,000 Immokalee, FL, US Provide Quality Education Programs 2022
Little Heroes League $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Asst To Infants With Severe Health 2022
Community Foundation Of Collier Cou $15,000 Naples, FL, US Aid In Their Mission 2022
Chicago Abortion Fund $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Assistance For Abortions 2022
Misericordia Foundation $10,900 Chicago, IL, US Support Their Mission 2022
Fore Griffin Foundation Inc $5,000 Paradise Valley, AZ, US Help Children And Families Facing Li 2022
Downtown Women's Center $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US End Homelessness For Women 2022
Naperville Responds For Veterans $10,600 Naperville, IL, US Assist Veterans With Home Constructi 2022
American Cancer Society $50,000 Kennesaw, GA, US Assists In Treatment Of Cancer 2022
Girls In The Game $10,600 Chicago, IL, US Helps Girls To Grow 2022
Save Abandoned Babies Foundation $10,400 Chicago, IL, US Spread Awareness Of Safe Haven Laws 2022
Ghostlight Educational Theatre Coll $10,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Inspire Nurture Empower Artists 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago $2,100,000 Chicago, IL, US Youth Of The Year Competition And Di 2021
International Medical Corps $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2021
Automotive Mentoring Group $75,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2021
Aeroangel $25,000 Denver, CO, US Provide Travel To Children For Medic 2021
Friends Of Folds Of Honor $250,000 Inverness, IL, US Support Military Vets And Family 2021
Sherwood Cares $25,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US Awards Grants To Local Charities 2021
Digdeep Water $175,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Clean Water To Communities 2021
One For One $44,960 Chicago, IL, US Support To Break Cycle Of Violence 2021
Greater Chicago Food Depository $700,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Food To The Hungry 2021
Northern Illinois Food Bank $250,000 Geneva, IL, US Provide Meals For The Ill 2021
Delta Tau Delta $10,000 Fishers, IN, US Education Fund 2021
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Global Research And Early Detection 2021
Healthnetwork Foundation $52,500 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Annual Appeal - General Fund 2021
Country Shrine Club $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Shriners Hospital For Children 2021
Feeding America $750,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Food To The Hungry 2021
Wings Program $100,000 Palatine, IL, US Break The Cycle Of Domestic Voilence 2021
The Outreach House $3,500 Lombard, IL, US Provide Food And Supplies To Familie 2021
The Magic Foundation $10,300 Warrenville, IL, US Support For People W/growth Disorder 2021
Guadalupe Center $20,000 Immokalee, FL, US Provide Quality Education Programs 2021
Little Heroes League $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Asst To Infants With Severe Health 2021
Los Angeles Mission $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Food To The Hungry 2021
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Food To The Hungry 2021
Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago $310,000 Chicago, IL, US Youth Of The Year Competition And Di 2020
International Medical Corps $75,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2020
Automotive Mentoring Group $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2020
Aeroangel $100,000 Denver, CO, US Provide Travel To Children For Medic 2020
Friends Of Folds Of Honor $150,000 Inverness, IL, US Support Military Vets And Family 2020
Sherwood Cares $25,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US Awards Grants To Local Charities 2020
Digdeep Water $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Clean Water To Communities 2020
Fore Griffin Foundation $20,000 Paradise Valley, AZ, US Help Families In Need W/pos Experien 2020
Family Shelter Service $15,000 Wheaton, IL, US Shelter Victims Of Domes Abuse 2020
Ebod Foundation $5,000 Chesterbrook, PA, US Fund Research - Cure Of Dementia 2020
St Jude Children's Hospital $10,000 Memphis, TN, US End Childhood Cancer 2020
One For One $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Support To Break Cycle Of Violence 2020
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,200,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Food To The Hungry 2020
Sandy Hook Promise Foundation $10,000 Newtown, CT, US Educate Youths On Violence Preventio 2020
Mayor's Fund For Los Angeles $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Resources To Solve City Need 2020
Medinah Cc Employ Asst Fund $50,000 Medinah, IL, US Fin Asst To Cc Employees 2020
Northern Illinois Food Bank $132,000 Geneva, IL, US Provide Meals For The Ill 2020
Together Rising $25,000 Falls Church, VA, US Turn Heartbreak Into Action 2020
Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago $260,000 Chicago, IL, US Youth Of The Year Competition And Di 2018
International Medical Corps $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2018
Automotive Mentoring Group $70,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2018
Delta Tau Delta Edu Fdn $10,000 Fishers, IN, US Education Fund 2018
Friends Of Folds Of Honor $750,000 Inverness, IL, US Support Military Vets And Family 2018
Sherwood Cares $25,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US Awards Grants To Local Charities 2018
Ferrar Foundation $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Seeds Of Hope Sponsorship 2018
Healthnetwork Foundation $2,500 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Annual Appeal - General Fund 2018
Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago $210,000 Chicago, IL, US Youth Of The Year Competition And Di 2017
International Medical Corps $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2017
Automotive Mentoring Group $62,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2017
Delta Tau Delta Edu Fdn $10,000 Fishers, IN, US Education Fund 2017
Friends Of Folds Of Honor $100,000 Inverness, IL, US Support Military Vets And Family 2017
American Red Cross $25,000 Boone, IA, US Houston Flood 2017
Comic Relief Usa $25,000 Boston, MA, US Hurricane Relief Fund 2017
Healthnetwork Foundation $2,500 Chagrin Falls, OH, US Annual Appeal - General Fund 2017
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hos $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Fund Pediatric Care, Research 2017
Ferrar Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Seeds Of Hope Sponsorship 2017
Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Youth Of The Year Competition And Di 2016
St Jude Children's Research Hospita $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Help Fund Pediatric Research 2016
St Jude Children's Research Hospita $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Help Fund Pdeiatric Research 2016
International Medical Corps $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Healthcare To People In Need 2016
Automotive Mentoring Group $120,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable, Admin Expenses 2016
Delta Tau Delta Edu Fdn $10,000 Fishers, IN, US Education Fund 2016
Friends Of Folds Of Honor $100,000 Inverness, IL, US Support Military Vets And Family 2016
Trek Continues Inc $80,000 Berlin, MD, US Help Promote Scientific Education 2016
Northern Illinois Food Bank $1,000 Geneva, IL, US 5 Million Meals Summer Challenge 2016
Doctors Without Borders $1,000 New York City, NY, US Fund Doctors Travel To Assist People 2016
Sherwood Cc Charitable Foundation $5,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US Awards Grants To Local Charities 2016
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hos $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Fund Pediatric Care, Research 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for George And Cindy Rusu Family Found as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 90-0639630
Website N/A
Address 1861 SANTA BARBARA DR Lancaster, PA 17601-4144

Key People (3)

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

President George V Rusu
Vice Preside Cynthia J Rusu
Secretary Theodore N Kyriazes

Forms 990-PF

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