Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation
The Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting wildlife conservation, education, ministries, healthcare-related work, and the arts.
Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation gave $178K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Kansas. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,996
- +37.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,181
- +50.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,512,505
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9841 Broadmoor, Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone: (816) 223-2236
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ducks Unlimited Inc ($55K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 66 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 31% to recipients in Tennessee, and 18% to recipients in Missouri. The listed grants show support for organizations in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2021) to $178K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | Charitable - Conservation of Wildlife | $55,000 |
| Colonial Presbyterian Church Kansas City, MO | Nonprofit - Ministries | $25,000 |
| William Educational Fund Lawrence, KS | Charitable - Supporting Education | $25,000 |
| Kansas University Physicians Inc Kansas City, KS | Charitable - Supporting Education | $25,000 |
| University of Kansas Memorial Lawrence, KS | Charitable - Supporting Education Concessionaire Services | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Engineering at Kansas State University Inc Manhattan, KS | Charitable - Supporting Education | $12,000 |
| Cure of ARS Catholic Church Leawood, KS | Nonprofit-Ministries | $5,000 |
| Higgins Brothers Surgicenter Co Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | Support for the surgicenter in haiti-designed to provide opportunities for surgical mission teams to work. | $5,000 |
| Pheasants Forever Overland Park, KS | Charitable - Conservation of Wildlife | $3,000 |
| Starlight Theatre Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Producing, presenting and promoting an exceptional arts experience by delivering accessible live entertainment for all audiences, superior theatre arts education, impactful outreach programs and events that utilize this iconic city-owned venue. | $1,996 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,512,505 | $206,758 | $182,065 | $177,996 | 11 | $177,996 | $202,689 | $177,065 |
| 2024 | $1,542,857 | $190,791 | $141,770 | $129,400 | 12 | $129,400 | $178,421 | $173,436 |
| 2023 | $1,509,933 | $72,347 | $158,842 | $155,340 | 13 | $155,340 | $77,346 | $158,064 |
| 2022 | $1,611,234 | $72,524 | $154,119 | $147,517 | 15 | $147,517 | $65,922 | $159,405 |
| 2021 | $1,706,241 | $50,034 | $70,208 | $50,681 | 15 | $50,681 | $41,270 | $144,101 |
| 2020 | $1,722,122 | $173,299 | $111,620 | $79,799 | 8 | — | $155,253 | $118,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. Ducks Unlimited describes its mission as conserving, restoring, and managing wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife, and people. The Foundation for Engineering at Kansas State University says it supports the education missions of the KSU Foundation and Kansas State University by funding the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering. The University of Kansas Memorial describes its role as operating dining and other enterprises on University of Kansas properties.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $177,996 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median of $12,000. Notable grants included $55,000 to Ducks Unlimited Inc.; $25,000 each to Colonial Presbyterian Church, William Educational Fund, and Kansas University Physicians Inc.; and $20,000 to University of Kansas Memorial.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dave G Ruf Jr as trustee and advisory board member. It lists Dave George Ruf III, Jay Paul Ruf, and Melanie Rose Ruf as advisory board members.
Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dave G. Ruf Jr.
Trustee & Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave George Ruf III
Advisory Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Paul Ruf
Advisory Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Rose Ruf
Advisory Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation
How much does Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation give each year?
Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation gave $178K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $129K across 12 grants.
What is Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $16,181, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation give grants?
Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (31%) and Missouri (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, KS (3 grants) and Kansas City, MO (3 grants).
Does Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable - Supporting Education" (4 grants).
Who are Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ducks Unlimited Inc ($55,000), Colonial Presbyterian Church ($25,000) and William Educational Fund ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation?
Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. Ducks Unlimited describes its mission as conserving, restoring, and managing wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife, and people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7241082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dave G RUF Jr Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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