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The Ruane Family Foundation

North Palm Beach, Florida  ·  EIN 461612574  ·  Private foundation

The Ruane Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.3M in grants paid and $43.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 38 individual grants from this funder — $13.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$43.8M
Total assets
38
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Ruane Family Foundation funds

The Ruane Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationMental HealthSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.

childrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Ruane Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
TO FUND THE RUANE FAMILY PHILANTHROPY FUND, A DONOR ADVISED FUND ESTABLISHED TO MAKE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFYING CHARITIES.
Cohoes, NY$2.6M2020
Massachusetts General Hospital
TO SUPPORT LIFESAVING PATIENT CARE, LEADING-EDGE MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF THE HOSPITAL.
Boston, MA$1.6M2023
Massachusetts General Hospital
TO SUPPORT LIFESAVING PATIENT CARE, LEADING-EDGE MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF THE HOSPITAL.
Boston, MA$1.5M2024
Massachusetts General Hospital
TO SUPPORT LIFESAVING PATIENT CARE, LEADING-EDGE MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF THE HOSPITAL.
Boston, MA$1.1M2020
Jupiter Medical Center
TO DELIVER EXCELLENT AND COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE ADVANCING THE WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.
Jupiter, FL$1.0M2024
Providence College
VARIOUS DONATIONS TO SUPPORT OPERATING AND CAPITAL FUNDS, AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIPS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE SPORTS PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE CO
Providence, RI$1.0M2024
Massachusetts General Hospital
TO SUPPORT LIFESAVING PATIENT CARE, LEADING-EDGE MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF THE HOSPITAL.
Boston, MA$1.0M2022
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
TO EMPOWER JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER WITH THE RESOURCES TO REIMAGINE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY PROVIDING CUTTING EDGE MEDICAL CARE
Jupiter, FL$1.0M2022
Massachusetts Eye & Eye
TO FIND CURES FOR BLINDNESS, DEAFNESS AND DISEASES OF THE HEAD AND NECK.
Boston, MA$500K2024
Beth Israel Lahey Health - Beverly Hospital
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS, NEW FACILITIES, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND EXCEPTIONAL CLINICAL TALENT THAT WILL KEEP BEVERLY HOSPITAL VIBRANT AND GROWING
Beverly, MA$500K2020
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
TO ESTABLISH THE RUANE-RANDOLPH THYROID FUND TO ADVANCE PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH AND TEACHING IN THE THYROID SPECIALITY
Boston, MA$500K2020
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
TO EMPOWER JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER WITH THE RESOURCES TO REIMAGINE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY PROVIDING CUTTING EDGE MEDICAL CARE
Jupiter, FL$250K2020
Corey C Griffin Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION OF SUPPORTING CHILDREN, FAMILES AND FAITH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING INSTITUTIONS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENE
Framingham, MA$250K2020
International Thyroid Oncology Group
SUPPORT PHYSICIANS/SCIENTISTS COLLABORATING TO IDENTIFY NEW TREATMENTS FOR ADVANCED THYROID CANCER
Yorkville, NY$100K2020
St Mary's High School Foundation Inc
TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FROM ARTS AND ATHLETICS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID AT A CATHOLIC COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL EDUCAT
Lynn, MA$100K2024

The Ruane Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.3M
2022$2.1M
2023$1.7M
2024$4.3M

How to apply for funding from The Ruane Family Foundation

The Ruane Family 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 The Ruane Family Foundation

Does The Ruane Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The Ruane Family 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 The Ruane Family Foundation fund?
The Ruane Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Ruane Family Foundation give in grants?
The Ruane Family Foundation reported $5.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.4M over 38 grants.
Where is The Ruane Family Foundation located?
The Ruane Family Foundation is based in North Palm Beach, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 461612574.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Ruane Family 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 The Ruane Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.