Rucker Family Charitable Trust
The Rucker Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Peoria, Illinois. It makes charitable contributions to organizations, with 2024 grants going predominantly to Illinois recipients and supporting organizations working in areas including culture, education, conservation, and community programs.
Rucker Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Rucker Family Charitable Trust gave $168K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,988
- +63.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +61.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,793
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,115,564
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (13 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rucker Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1003 W Centennial Drive, Peoria, IL 61614-2828
Phone: (309) 692-0621
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rucker Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildlife Prairie Park ($64K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 143 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (84%), Minnesota (7%), Massachusetts (3%), Virginia (3%), and Utah (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rucker Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 29 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2023) to $168K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,115,564 | $612,810 | $215,112 | $167,988 | 29 | $167,988 | $159,134 | $174,318 |
| 2023 | $3,100,319 | $108,631 | $147,948 | $102,950 | 18 | $105,676 | $15,803 | $143,924 |
| 2022 | $2,732,940 | $223,478 | $173,984 | $128,050 | 31 | $130,710 | $26,385 | $127,924 |
| 2021 | $2,683,446 | $581,166 | $157,258 | $116,154 | 30 | $118,569 | $74,713 | $134,019 |
| 2020 | $2,259,538 | $-223,531 | $165,694 | $124,900 | 35 | — | — | $120,149 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a museum, a university, conservation organizations, and organizations focused on arts and science access. The Peoria Riverfront Museum describes its mission as connecting art, history, science, and achievement through collections, exhibitions, and programs. Sun Foundation says it promotes awareness of the arts and integrated arts and sciences and works to increase access in rural and urban communities. Bradley University says it combines professional preparation, liberal arts and sciences, and co-curricular experiences to empower students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 29 grants totaling $167,988. Awards ranged from $100 to $64,045, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $64,045 to Wildlife Prairie Park and $50,000 to Peoria Riverfront Museum, both in Illinois. Other listed grants included $5,138 to Boys and Girls Club of Leech Lake in Minnesota; $5,000 each to Build the Hanna City Trail, Springdale Historic Preservation Foundation, Sun Foundation, Bradley University, and WCBU Illinois State University; and $2,500 each to MIT Sloan School, Textile Center, and MIT Alumni Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael P. Rucker and Derek P. Rucker as trustees.
Rucker Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Derek P. Rucker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Rucker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rucker Family Charitable Trust
How much does Rucker Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Rucker Family Charitable Trust gave $168K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 18 grants.
What is Rucker Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Rucker Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,793, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rucker Family Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Rucker Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Rucker Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (3 grants), Hanna City, IL (2 grants), Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Rucker Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Rucker Family Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (3 grants) and "Conservation" (3 grants).
Who are Rucker Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Rucker Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Wildlife Prairie Park ($64,045), Peoria Riverfront Museum ($50,000) and Boys and Girls Club of Leech Lake ($5,138), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rucker Family Charitable Trust?
Rucker Family Charitable Trust reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (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 Rucker Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a museum, a university, conservation organizations, and organizations focused on arts and science access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rucker Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 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.
Does Rucker Family Charitable Trust 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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