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THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION

THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Lafayette, LA, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1809004
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Lafayette, LA, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1809004
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Rucks Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Louisiana, Florida, and Virginia, having paid out a total of $908.5K across 57 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$908.5K

2024
Grantees funded
57
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

37

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Catherine May Rucks
Board Member
W
William Ward Rucks Iv
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Florida, and Virginia. 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 THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $909 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include FOOD FOR THE POOR INC, OPERATION SMILE INC, and JOHN PAUL II HEALING CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE RUCKS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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