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Mr And Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation is a private corporation based in WILLIS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Susanne R Jefferys. It holds total assets of $37.9M. Annual income is reported at $20.1M. Total assets have grown from $368K in 2011 to $38.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Mr And Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation has made 176 grants totaling $10.9M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.9M and $4.9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.9M distributed across 88 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M, with an average award of $62K. The foundation has supported 72 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Florida, Ohio, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$72K
Largest Grant
$625K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mr And Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 176 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, FL, OH.
Mr And Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation has distributed a total of $10.9M across 176 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $62K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M.
Mr And Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mr And Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation is headquartered in WILLIS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Michele Rosas | Exec Director/VP/Sec/Director | $43K | $0 | $43K |
| Jordan Brooke Jefferys | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne R Jefferys | President/Treasurer/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.1M
Total Assets
$38.1M
Fair Market Value
$43.2M
Net Worth
$38.1M
Grants Paid
$2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$635K
Distribution Amount
$2M
Total: $35.9M
Total Grants
176
Total Giving
$10.9M
Average Grant
$62K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
72
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sfasu FoundationScholarships & Student Emergency Aid Program | Nacogdoches, TX | $525K | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church Of HoustonOperations & Building Maintenance at Downtown Campus | Houston, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| The Seton FundWomen First Campaign & Dell Seton | Austin, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| Snowdrop Foundation IncGeneral Support | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Battleship Texas FoundationShip Restoration Capital Campaign | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Con Mi MadreGeneral Support, Scholarships, and Con Mi Hermano | Austin, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Food CenterGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The Council On RecoveryGeneral Support | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Lowe Syndrome Association IncGeneral Support | Cincinnati, OH | $50K | 2023 |
| SireGeneral Support | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Search Homeless ServicesGeneral Support | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Fertility Foundation Of TexasGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Depelchin Children'S CenterGeneral Support | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Central TexasGeneral Support & Male Student Success Coalition | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Mothers' Milk Bank At AustinCharitable Assistance Program | Austin, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Austin Sunshine CampsGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Central TexasGeneral Support & Student and Family Support Fund | Austin, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish Central And South TexasGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Montgomery County Crime Stoppers IncGeneral Support | The Woodlands, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central TexasExpansion Campaign | Austin, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Camp For All FoundationGeneral Support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Any Baby CanGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Austin Child Guidance CenterGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| House Of PeaceGeneral Support | Sugarland, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Tourette Association Of TexasGeneral Support | Richmond, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Urban RootsGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Girls Empowerment NetworkGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Safe AllianceGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Hand To HoldGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGeneral Support | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Austin AngelsGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Youth Justice AllianceGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Austin Community FoundationGeneral Support for Beautifully Loved Fund | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| New DanvilleGeneral Support | Willis, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Montgomery County Food BankGeneral Support | Conroe, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Sunrise Homeless Navigation CenterGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Osteosarcoma InstituteGeneral Support for The Hartz Family Osteosarcoma Fund | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Dress For Success AustinGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Central Texas Food BankGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Assistance League Montgomery CountyGeneral Support | Conroe, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Pop-Up BirthdayGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The New PhilanthropistsGeneral Support | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Jeremiah Program AustinChild Development Center to Help Repurchase Stolen Items | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| God'S GarageGeneral Support | Conroe, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| First Methodist Church - HoustonThe Mission of the Church is to follow Jesus and to invite everybody to come along. | Houston, TX | $300K | 2022 |
| The Fertility Foundation Of TexasMission is to:- Educate the public about infertility as a curable medical condition.- Raise funds and award grant monies to patients to help offset the cost of medical treatment.- Fund research to discover more affordable infertility treatment options for all patients. | Austin, TX | $100K | 2022 |