RL & DG Tusch Foundation
RL & DG Tusch Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Texas and Michigan, including organizations working in conservation, education, agriculture, history, and community arts.
RL & DG Tusch Foundation at a glance
In short: RL & DG Tusch Foundation gave $46K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,000
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,182
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,081,549
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to RL & DG Tusch 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RL & DG Tusch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hillsdale College ($10K). Together the top 9 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (72%) and Michigan (28%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How RL & DG Tusch Foundation gives
- Giving grew 217% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Texas Land Conservancy Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uatx Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Lowell Area Historical Association Lowell, MI | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Marcos River Foundation Inc San Marcos, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Texas 4-H Wimberley, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Texas 4-H Columbus, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Texas 4-H Sinton, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ada Historical Society Ada, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,081,549 | $167,477 | $53,388 | $46,000 | 11 | $52,288 | $41,424 | $57,727 |
| 2024 | $967,460 | $182,432 | $45,530 | $39,000 | 8 | $45,165 | $38,432 | $51,272 |
| 2023 | $830,558 | $133,444 | $36,445 | $30,000 | 8 | $36,045 | $33,444 | $45,018 |
| 2022 | $733,559 | $121,612 | $20,659 | $14,500 | 6 | $20,391 | $21,612 | $35,617 |
| 2021 | $632,606 | $119,266 | $17,477 | $12,000 | 6 | $17,206 | $19,266 | $21,021 |
| 2020 | $530,817 | $19,488 | $15,640 | $10,200 | 9 | — | $19,488 | $16,702 |
| 2019 | $526,969 | $137,665 | $7,321 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $14,244 | $19,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RL & DG Tusch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Texas Land Conservancy says its mission is to conserve natural areas in Texas and protect wildlife habitat, native plant communities, and scenic landscapes. UATX describes itself as a nonprofit building a liberal arts university committed to freedom of inquiry, freedom of conscience, and civil discourse. Coastal Prairie Conservancy says it works to preserve coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches, restore wildlife habitat, and educate the public about their value.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $46,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants were $10,000 each to Hillsdale College, Texas Land Conservancy, and UATX. Other reported grants included $4,000 to Coastal Prairie Conservancy; $2,000 each to Lowell Area Historical Association, San Marcos River Foundation, and three Texas 4-H recipients; and $1,000 each to Ada Historical Society and Hill Country Community Band.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Baxter as director; Darlene Tusch as director, secretary, and treasurer; Robert Tusch as director and president; and Nita M Vacek as director.
RL & DG Tusch Foundation is led by Robert Tusch, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Tusch
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Tusch
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nita M Vacek
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Baxter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 RL & DG Tusch Foundation
How much does RL & DG Tusch Foundation give each year?
RL & DG Tusch Foundation gave $46K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 8 grants.
What is RL & DG Tusch Foundation's typical grant size?
RL & DG Tusch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,182, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RL & DG Tusch Foundation give grants?
RL & DG Tusch Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants) and Wimberley, TX (2 grants).
Does RL & DG Tusch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RL & DG Tusch Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RL & DG Tusch Foundation's largest grantees?
RL & DG Tusch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hillsdale College ($10,000), Texas Land Conservancy ($10,000) and Uatx ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is RL & DG Tusch Foundation?
RL & DG Tusch Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does RL & DG Tusch Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RL & DG Tusch 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 RL & DG Tusch Foundation's EIN?
RL & DG Tusch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3016357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does RL & DG Tusch 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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