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Rucker Family Foundation is a private trust based in PEORIA, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $3.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Minnesota and District of Columbia. According to available records, Rucker Family Foundation has made 115 grants totaling $484K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $103K and $256K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $256K distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 57 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Minnesota, Virginia, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 30 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.
Rucker Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 115 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MN, VA.
Rucker Family Foundation has distributed a total of $484K across 115 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Rucker Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rucker Family Foundation is headquartered in PEORIA, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael P Rucker | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Derek P Rucker | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
115
Total Giving
$484K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
57
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Riverfront MuseumGENERAL | Peoria, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Prairie ParkGENERAL | Hanna City, IL | $17K | 2023 |
| Bradley UniversityEDUCATION | Peoria, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Sun FoundationCONSERVATION | Washburn, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Mass Inst Of Technology Sloan SchoolGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Move 2 LearnCHARITABLE DONATION | Alexandria, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Minneapolis Art InstituteGENERAL | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Wtvp PbsGENERAL | Peoria, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Public RadioCHARITABLE DONATION | Saint Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Peoria Public Radio WcbuCHARITABLE DONATION | Saint Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Phoenix Community Development ServicesCHARITABLE DONATION | Peoria, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Look It'S My BookGENERAL | Peoria, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Rails To TrailsGENERAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationCHARITABLE DONATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Amherst County Museum & Historical SocietyGENERAL | Amherst, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Peoria Historical SocietyGENERAL | Peoria, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Peoria YmcaCHARITABLE DONATION | Peoria, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| East Peoria Festival Of LightsGENERAL | East Peoria, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| The Works MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Bloomington, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| St Paul AcademyGENERAL | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Illinois State Univ Wcbu-FmGENERAL | Peoria, IL | $7K | 2022 |
| MinnestarCHARITABLE DONATION | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Leech LakeCHARITABLE DONATION | Cass Lake, MN | $4K | 2022 |
| Northwest Indian CommunityCHARITABLE DONATION | Bemidji, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Migizi CommunicationsCHARITABLE DONATION | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| MitGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Central Illinois Landmarks FoundationPRESERVATION | Peorial, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Wheels O'Time MuseumGENERAL | Dunlap, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Heart Of Illinois Sierra ClubGENERAL | Peoria, IL | $1K | 2022 |