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Ruttenberg Arts Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363137264  ·  Private foundation

Ruttenberg Arts Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.6M in annual giving against $0 in assets. This page documents the 16 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Ruttenberg Arts Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2022)
$0
Total assets
16
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What Ruttenberg Arts Foundation funds

Ruttenberg Arts Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ruttenberg Arts Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Art Institue of Chicago
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$505K2022
Family Focus
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$500K2022
Chicago Humanities Festival
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITIONCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITIONCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$125K2022
Friedman Place
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$100K2022
Lincoln Park Conservancy
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$100K2022
Jewish United Fund
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$69K2022
Project Education Plus
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$25K2022
Il Holocaust Memorial Museum
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Skokie, IL$25K2022
Youth for a Better Future
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$25K2022
Block Museum of Art
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Evanston, IL$25K2022
Northwestern University
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Evanston, IL$20K2022
Council for Jewish Elderly Endowment Foundation
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$20K2022
Renaissance Society at University of Chicago
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$20K2022
Milwaukee Art Museum
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Milwaukee, WI$15K2022
Build Inc Grant
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$10K2022

How to apply for funding from Ruttenberg Arts Foundation

Ruttenberg Arts Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Ruttenberg Arts Foundation

Does Ruttenberg Arts Foundation accept grant applications?
Ruttenberg Arts Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ruttenberg Arts Foundation fund?
Ruttenberg Arts Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Art Institue of Chicago, Family Focus, Chicago Humanities Festival. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ruttenberg Arts Foundation give in grants?
Ruttenberg Arts Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2022). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.6M over 16 grants.
Where is Ruttenberg Arts Foundation located?
Ruttenberg Arts Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363137264.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ruttenberg Arts Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ruttenberg Arts Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.