Rucker Family Charitable Trust

PEORIA, IL EIN: 37-1457914

The Rucker Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 2003 and based in Peoria, Illinois. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to grantmaking in support of charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

+0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$168K

+63.2% YoY

Grant Count

+61.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+1.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rucker Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities focus on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation does not currently list active grant opportunities.

Average Grant

amount varies by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Illinois
Minnesota
Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $406K (64%)

Minnesota $172K (27%)

Virginia $21K (3%)

Massachusetts $17K (3%)

District of Columbia $10K (2%)

California $6K (1%)

Pennsylvania $3K (0%)

Utah $2K (0%)

+3 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Pennsylvania Utah Virginia West Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAmerican ForkAmherstArlingtonBemidjiBlacksburgBloomingtonCambridgeCass LakeChicagoChillicotheColorado SpringsDunlapEast PeoriaFairfaxHanna CityHarpers FerryLos AngelesLynchburgMadison Heights

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $3.12–$3.6 million
Revenue: $612,810
Expenses: $215,112
Total liabilities: $24,200
Net income: $397,698

Historical Assets (2022):

Assets: $2.7 million
Investments: $2.6 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,115,564	$3,100,319	$2,732,940
Revenue	$612,810	$108,631	$223,478
Expenses	$215,112	$147,948	$173,984
Qualifying Distributions	$167,988	$105,676	$130,710
Net Investment Income	$159,134	$15,803	$26,385
Distributable Amount	$174,318	$143,924	$127,924

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

143 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wildlife Prairie Park ($64,045), Peoria Riverfront Museum ($50,000), Boys and Girls Club of Leech Lake ($5,138).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK HANNA CITY, IL	GENERAL	$64,045
PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM PEORIA, IL	GENERAL	$50,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LEECH LAKE CASS LAKE, MN	CHARITABLE DONATION	$5,138
BUILD THE HANNA CITY TRAIL HANNA CITY, IL	CHARITABLE DONATION	$5,000
SPRINGDALE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PEORIA, IL	CONSERVATION	$5,000
SUN FOUNDATION WASHBURN, IL	CONSERVATION	$5,000
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY PEORIA, IL	EDUCATION	$5,000
WCBU ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY NORMAL, IL	GENERAL	$5,000
MASS INST OF TECHNOLOGY SLOAN SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE, MA	GENERAL	$2,500
TEXTILE CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by:

Michael P. Rucker – Trustee
Derek P. Rucker – Trustee

Both serve as unpaid trustees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHAEL P RUCKER	TRUSTEE	2	—
DEREK P RUCKER	TRUSTEE	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

In 2025, the Rucker Family Foundation made a $1 million gift to the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The gift was established by Derek P. Rucker and his wife Diane in honor of Michael P. Rucker, recognizing his 30-year tenure as a contributor and advocate for the museum. The endowment fund supports the museum's science education initiatives and ensures resources for years to come.

Bock Family Foundation Gave Out Over $83,000 in Fall Cycle Grants | Raccoon

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rucker Family Charitable Trust fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Rucker Family Charitable Trust?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $167,988–$168,000 (2024) • Typical grant awards range from $100 to $64,045 • Median grant amount: $1,000 • Average grant amount varies by year • Approximately 29 grants awarded (based on 2024 data) The foundation does not currently list active grant opportunities.

Where does Rucker Family Charitable Trust make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Illinois • Minnesota • Virginia

What size grants does Rucker Family Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Rucker Family Charitable Trust awarded 29 grants totaling $168K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Rucker Family Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rucker Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $174K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Rucker Family Charitable Trust's EIN?

Rucker Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1457914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.