Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation
Evansville, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
35-2063035
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Evansville, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
35-2063035
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that actively engages in grantmaking, having disbursed a total of $154.7K across 18 grantees in 2023. The foundation is open for unsolicited proposals, primarily funding initiatives in Indiana, Missouri, and Kansas. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Hanover College
$255.1K
42%

EVSC FOUNDATION INC
$47K
8%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA FOUNDATION INC
$21.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$3.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation?
Yes. Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation give?
Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Missouri, and Kansas. 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 Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation make each year?
In 2023, Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $155 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Hanover College, EVSC FOUNDATION INC, and UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation’s website.
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