The Rutledge Family Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of sizeable institutional gifts, primarily supporting education (both higher education and private K–12), rehabilitation/medical specialty services, and cultural institutions. Grants are typically unrestricted or described as “to promote the work of the organization,” indicating a preference for flexible operating support to established nonprofits. The foundation repeatedly funds a handful of long-standing partners rather than dispersing many small grants, suggesting relationship-driven philanthropy.
Concentrated, large-dollar grants to a small set of repeat institutional grantees; preference for flexible operating support rather than project-restricted grants.
The Rutledge Family Foundation’s recent giving is defined by large, repeated support for a small set of institutions, often framed as grants “to promote the work of the organization.” One of the clearest examples is California University of PA, which received multiple awards including $1,411,830 in 2023 and $1,000,000 in 2025. That pattern appears across other long-term partners as well, including Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, The Village of Fpc, Horizons at the Ethel Walker School, and Trio New College Network. The foundation’s portfolio points to established organizations rather than one-off projects. It supports public higher education, private K–12 education, specialty rehabilitation and medical services, museums and cultural institutions, and community or faith-affiliated village services. Several grants are sizable enough to function as meaningful operating or institutional support, and the language used in the awards is consistently broad rather than program-specific. Recent examples also show that the foundation funds institutions in several states, with recurring gifts to organizations in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, DC. The overall picture is of relationship-based philanthropy centered on organizations with sustained institutional needs.
Education is a major theme in the foundation’s recent grants. California University of PA received $715,225 in 2025, and Renbrook School Incorporated received $1,000,000 in 2023, showing support for both public higher education and independent schooling. Horizons at the Ethel Walker School also received repeated awards, including $315,000 in 2023. Health-related giving is another clear area. Gaylord Specialty Healthcare received $1,000,000 in 2024 and $400,000 in 2025, while Mceivr Inc received $200,000 in 2023 and $175,000 in both 2024 and 2025. The foundation also supported Rhmc of Pittsburgh with $300,000 in 2024 and again in 2025. Cultural and community-oriented institutions appear as well. The Smithsonian Institute received $600,000 in 2025, and The Village of Fpc received $874,260 in 2025 after earlier awards in 2023 and 2024.
The Rutledge Family Foundation’s grant sizes skew large: the typical award is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $262,500 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also show repeated use of seven-figure gifts, which sit well above the median. Its giving is relationship-driven rather than dispersed. The same organizations appear in multiple years, including California University of PA, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, The Village of Fpc, Horizons at the Ethel Walker School, Trio New College Network, and Mceivr Inc. The foundation is a Regular Funder, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. The available grant descriptions are consistently broad, often using the phrase “to promote the work of the organization,” which suggests flexible support rather than tightly restricted project grants.
$5.8M
$45.2M
-$3.7M
$5.8M
Most grants fall between $10K and $263K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$263K
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Notable grantees: California University of Pennsylvania, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare (Gaylord Specialty), Renbrook School Incorporated, Smithsonian Institution, The Village of FPC
The foundation gives regionally, with 46% of grants going to recipients in Connecticut and the highest grant count in New York. Its recent grants also land heavily in Pennsylvania, especially California and Pittsburgh, alongside Hartford, West Hartford, Wallingford, Simsbury, Brighton, and Washington, DC. The recipient-country distribution is entirely domestic: 73 grants to US organizations.
Recent grants show support for public higher education, private K–12 schools, specialty rehabilitation and medical services, museums and cultural institutions, and community or faith-affiliated village services. The foundation’s awards are often described broadly as grants “to promote the work of the organization,” indicating flexible institutional support.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including California University of PA, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, The Village of Fpc, Horizons at the Ethel Walker School, Trio New College Network, and Mceivr Inc. That repeated pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $262,500 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include much larger awards, including multiple seven-figure gifts.
By grant count, New York is the top state. Connecticut is also a major destination, with 46% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The recent-grants list shows additional awards in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA | CALIFORNIA, PA | $2,206,085 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA | CALIFORNIA, PA | $2,199,236 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| THE VILLAGE OF FPC | CALIFORNIA, PA | $1,016,500 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA | CALIFORNIA, PA | $549,247 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL | SIMSBURY, CT | $375,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc | Chicago, IL | $300,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA | CALIFORNIA, PA | $200,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| THE VILLAGE OF FPC | CALIFORNIA, PA | $200,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MCEIVR INC | HARTFORD, CT | $175,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| YOU GOTTA BELIEVE | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Grace Academy Inc | Hartford, CT | $135,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION | Westbury, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL | SIMSBURY, CT | $25,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HORACE MANN SCHOOL | BRONX, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Smithsonian National Museum of American History | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MISS PORTERS SCHOOL INC | FARMINGTON, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Smithsonian National Museum of American History | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Smithsonian National Museum of American History | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Hartford interval house inc | Hartford, CT | $5,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Jimmy Lee Scholarship Fund | PURCHASE, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| THE VILLAGE OF FPC | CALIFORNIA, PA | $1,500 | 2026 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA | CALIFORNIA, PA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| THE VILLAGE OF FPC | CALIFORNIA, PA | $874,260 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA | CALIFORNIA, PA | $715,225 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Smithsonian Institute | WASHINGTON, DC | $600,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GAYLORD SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE | WALLINGFORD, CT | $400,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL | SIMSBURY, CT | $400,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TRIO NEW COLLEGE NETWORK | BRIGHTON, MA | $300,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| THE VILLAGE OF FPC | CALIFORNIA, PA | $300,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RHMC OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $300,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA | CALIFORNIA, PA | $250,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| YOU GOTTA BELIEVE | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MCEIVR INC | HARTFORD, CT | $175,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Grace Academy Inc | Hartford, CT | $85,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL | SIMSBURY, CT | $67,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation Inc | North Palm Beach, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Grace Academy Inc | Hartford, CT | $50,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Smithsonian Institute | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $15,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HORACE MANN SCHOOL | BRONX, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| American Museum of the Moving Image | ASTORIA, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES PARTNERSHIP TRUST | ALBANY, NY | $4,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| THE VILLAGE OF FPC | CALIFORNIA, PA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HORACE MANN SCHOOL | BRONX, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Dreher High School Foundation | Columbia, SC | $260 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GAYLORD SPECIALTY | WALLINGFORD, CT | $1,000,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GAYLORD SPECIALTY | WALLINGFORD, CT | $1,000,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION |
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA
$2,206,085TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA
$2,199,236TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
THE VILLAGE OF FPC
$1,016,500TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA
$549,247TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL
$375,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc
$300,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA
$200,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
THE VILLAGE OF FPC
$200,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
HORACE MANN SCHOOL
$15,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
$10,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
MISS PORTERS SCHOOL INC
$10,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
$10,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
$5,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED
$5,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED
$5,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
Jimmy Lee Scholarship Fund
$2,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
THE VILLAGE OF FPC
$1,500TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA
$1,000,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
THE VILLAGE OF FPC
$874,260TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA
$715,225TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL
$400,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
THE VILLAGE OF FPC
$300,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
RHMC OF PITTSBURGH
$300,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PA
$250,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
HORIZONS AT THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL
$67,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED
$15,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
HORACE MANN SCHOOL
$15,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
RENBROOK SCHOOL INCORPORATED
$10,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES PARTNERSHIP TRUST
$4,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
THE VILLAGE OF FPC
$1,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
HORACE MANN SCHOOL
$1,000TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
Dreher High School Foundation
$260TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION