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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The George and Cindy Rusu Family Foundation, managed by Sageworth Trust Company, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.1 million awarded to 46 grantees in 2024, this foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.1M
2024
Grantees funded
46
Multi-year grantees
37%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$13.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
T
Theodore N Kyriazes
Board Member
C
Cynthia J Rusu
Board Member
G
George v Rusu
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY?
No. GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY give?
GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Colorado. 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 GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY make each year?
In 2024, GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY fund recently?
In 2024, GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO, GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY, and AUTOMOTIVE MENTORING GROUP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY?
GEORGE AND CINDY RUSU FAMILY FOUND C/O SAGEWORTH TRUST COMPANY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.