Norman R Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation

EIN 59-6874589 · DC

Invitation only Typical grant ~$150K Funds in PA, NY, FL +4
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Norman R Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation based in DC paid 13 grants totaling $131.8M to 13 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $122.7M, with a median of $150K. Its largest recipients included CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE, and RUTH AND NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$53,460,570
Giving (latest yr)
$131,789,163
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$150K
Recipients
13
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
8
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Carnegie Mellon University$122,714,163
  • Anti-defamation League$2,525,000
  • Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Inc$2,500,000
  • Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation Inc$2,000,000
  • Success Academy Charter Schools Inc$1,440,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$122,714,163 · 1 grant
  • New York$3,965,000 · 2 grants
  • Florida$2,500,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$2,270,000 · 4 grants
  • Virginia$265,000 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$50,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (13)

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
Educational Support
$122,714,163
Anti-defamation League
New York, NY
General Support
$2,525,000
Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Inc
Boca Raton, FL
Counseling and Educational Support
$2,500,000
Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation Inc
Rockville, MD
Educational Support
$2,000,000
Success Academy Charter Schools Inc
New York, NY
Educational Support
$1,440,000
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Medical Support
$160,000
Ron Brown Scholar Fund
Charlottesville, VA
Educational Support
$150,000
Conquer Cancer Fdn of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Alexandria, VA
General Support
$115,000
Congregation Beth el of Montgomery
Bethesda, MD
General Support
$100,000
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc
Washington, DC
General Support
$25,000
Chabad at Duke Ug Inc
Durham, NC
General Support
$25,000
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
Washington, DC
General Support
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Norman R Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Norman R Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $131.8M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $122.7M (median $150K).

Recent recipients include CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE, RUTH AND NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES INC, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Norman R Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation is a private foundation based in District of Columbia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Norman R Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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