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Ruesch Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Merrill Lynch Trust Co. It holds total assets of $10.4M. Annual income is reported at $6.9M. Total assets have decreased from $14.8M in 2011 to $10.6M in 2022. 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 2020 to 2022. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including District of Columbia, California, Washington. According to available records, Ruesch Family Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K, with an average award of $78K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, California, Washington, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$99K
Largest Grant
$275K
Based on 7 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.
Ruesch Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CA, WA.
Ruesch Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 18 grants. The median grant size is $35K, with an average of $78K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K.
Ruesch Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruesch Family Foundation is headquartered in DETROIT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanette Waever Ruesch | CHAIR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Ruesch | SECETARY/ TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Comerica Bank | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$812K
Total Assets
$10.6M
Fair Market Value
$10.9M
Net Worth
$10.6M
Grants Paid
$705K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$972K
Distribution Amount
$567K
Total: $10.1M
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$78K
Median Grant
$35K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$125K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Center For The PreformingSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network IncSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Manhattan Beach, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Georgetown UniversitySUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service UsaSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $90K | 2022 |
| White House Historical AssociationSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Washington Dc, WA | $35K | 2022 |
| Washington Preforming ArtsSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Potomac Community ResourcesSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Potomac, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Catholic Charties Of The ArchdioceseSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Prevent Cancer FoundationSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | Alexandria, VA | $5K | 2022 |