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Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Madison, WI EIN: 93-4336099 Website

The Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation is a Madison, Wisconsin-based private foundation that supports charitable organizations. Its website says it was established in memory of Patricia Ruegsegger and describes a commitment to uplifting people who are often overlooked through education, healthcare, mental health and suicide prevention, animal welfare, support for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, and support for veterans and their families.

Key facts about Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation

In short: Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation gave $22K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
93-4336099
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$22,049
Grants made (2024)
16
Average grant
$1,378
Median grant
$1,015
Total assets
$598,070
Primary geography
Wisconsin (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$598K

+19.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$22K

Grant Count

16

Avg Grant Size

$1K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s website describes its mission as empowering its community and says it aims to provide access to educational opportunities and healthcare, support animal rights and welfare, aid survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, and support veterans and their families. It also describes funding charities and research.

Its 2024 grants included organizations working in several of these areas. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, for example, says its mission is to support children’s care, education, research, and advocacy. K9s for Warriors says it provides trained service dogs to veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Pets for Patriots says it helps veterans adopt at-risk shelter animals, while The Road Home Dane County says it supports homeless children and families in achieving goals and obtaining stable, affordable housing.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $22,049. Grants ranged from $515 to $5,052, with a median of $1,015. The largest grants included $5,052 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County, $3,091 to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, and $2,000 to K9s for Warriors. Other listed grants included $1,200 to St. Mary’s Food Bank, $1,050 to Pets for Patriots, $1,045 to Give Kids the World, and $1,030 to The Road Home Dane County.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2024, 37% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients, 19% to Colorado, 14% to Florida, 10% to Arizona, and 7% to Virginia. Its listed 2024 grants also included recipients in New York, Texas, and other states.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.

Cities

MadisonAlexandriaAuroraColorado SpringsFitchburgKissimmeeLong BeachMesaNeedvillePhoenixPlymouthPonte VedraTriangleWilmington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2023 16 grants2024

In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $22K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County: $5KBoys and Girls Clubs of DaneCounty$5KChildrens Hospital Colorado Foundation: $3KChildrens Hospital ColoradoFoundation$3KK9s for Warriors: $2KK9s for Warriors$2KSt Mary's Food Bank: $1KSt Mary's Food Bank$1KPets for Patriots: $1KPets for Patriots$1KGive Kids the World: $1KGive Kids the World$1KThe Road Home Dane County: $1KThe Road Home Dane County$1KThe Salvation Army: $1KThe Salvation Army$1KDogs to Dogtags: $1KDogs to Dogtags$1KGreen Beret Racing: $1KGreen Beret Racing$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County ($5K). Together the top 10 received $17K.

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County Fitchburg, WIGeneral charitable$5,052
Childrens Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, COGeneral charitable$3,091
K9s for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FLGeneral charitable$2,000
St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZGeneral charitable$1,200
Pets for Patriots Long Beach, NYGeneral charitable$1,050
Give Kids the World Kissimmee, FLGeneral charitable$1,045
The Road Home Dane County Madison, WIGeneral charitable$1,030
The Salvation Army Alexandria, VAGeneral charitable$1,030
Dogs to Dogtags Plymouth, WIGeneral charitable$1,000
Green Beret Racing Colorado Springs, COGeneral charitable$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $598,070 $89,822 $38,010 $22,049 (16 grants)
2023 $498,969 $504,484 — 0 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2023 2024
Metric20242023
Total Assets$598,070$498,969
Revenue$89,822$504,484
Expenses$38,010—
Qualifying Distributions$37,860—
Net Investment Income$89,672—
Distributable Amount$24,805$811

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Sheri Ruegsegger as Director/President, Kelly Kloepping as Director/Vice President, Amy Medland as Director/Secretary, and Sandra Boimbo as Director/Treasurer.

Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation is led by Sheri Ruegsegger, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sheri Ruegsegger

    Director & President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Medland

    Director & Secretary

    Director & Treasurer → Director & Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Kloepping

    Director & Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandra Boimbo

    Director & Treasurer

    Director & Secretary → Director & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 7003 Applewood Drive, Madison, WI 53719
Phone: (727) 512-3448
Website: https://pjrff.org/

Frequently asked questions about Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation

How much does Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation give each year?

Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation gave $22K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,015, and its average grant was $1,378, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation give grants?

Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (19%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (3 grants).

Does Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County ($5,052), Childrens Hospital Colorado Foundation ($3,091) and K9s for Warriors ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation?

Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation reported $598K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation fund?

The foundation’s website describes its mission as empowering its community and says it aims to provide access to educational opportunities and healthcare, support animal rights and welfare, aid survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, and support veterans and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Patricia J Ruegsegger 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 Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation's EIN?

Patricia J Ruegsegger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4336099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Does Patricia J Ruegsegger 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.

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