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The DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $129.4K across 38 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Kansas University Endowment Association
Lawrence, KS
$128K
13%
THE HIGGINS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Greenwich, CT
$100K
10%
Ducks Unlimited Inc
Memphis, TN
$82.7K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$203
Median 2nd year grant
$128
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. 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 DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $129 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include The Kansas University Endowment Association, THE HIGGINS FAMILY FOUNDATION, and Ducks Unlimited Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DAVE G RUF JR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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