RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST
Garden City, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-6381931
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Ruggles Family Foundation, operating through Bessemer Trust as a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking by invitation only, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $2.4 million across 131 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Plummer Youth Promise Inc.
$950K
7%
J CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE
$835K
6%
THE DREAMYARD PROJECT INC
$720K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
94
Median 1st year grant
$5.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST?
No. RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST give?
RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST make each year?
In 2025, RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include Plummer Youth Promise Inc., J CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE, and THE DREAMYARD PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST?
RUGGLES FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.