Rush County Community Foundation Inc
Rush County Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Rushville, Indiana. It supports Rush County through grants to local organizations and scholarships for students, while also providing community leadership.
Rush County Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rush County Community Foundation Inc gave $7.1M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $221K), mostly in Indiana. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,071,832
- +105.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $220,995
- +111.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,129
- Total assets
- $29,920,184
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (8 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rush County Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit an LOI electronically through the foundation’s grants system; if approved, complete the online application. Field of Interest Fund applications have their own guidelines and timelines, and some use separate applications.
- Review Cycle
- Community Grant Cycle I LOIs are due May 1 and applications May 15; Cycle II LOIs are due September 1 and applications September 15. Field of Interest Fund deadlines vary; the foundation says most applications are available in its online grants system at least one month before they are due.
- Deadline
- Community Grant Cycle I LOIs are due May 1 and applications May 15; Cycle II LOIs are due September 1 and applications…
- Next open deadline
- February 17, 2027 (Alex Workman Fund: Autism Speaks Through Technology)
- Contact
Mailing address: 117 N Main St, Rushville, IN 46173
Phone: (765) 938-1177
Website: https://rushcountyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Rush County Community Foundation Inc
Alex Workman Fund: Autism Speaks Through Technology
Rush County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Community Grants
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Endowed Funds for Local Nonprofits
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Varies
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Deadline not published
Who Rush County Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rec Building Holding Corp ($6.6M). Together the top 10 received $6.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 136 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s community grant program focuses on Rush County, Indiana, and is open to nonprofit organizations serving Rush County. The 2024 itemized grants were all reported for recipients in Indiana. The Helen and Jim Ewing Fund prioritizes Rush County, while also serving other counties when they benefit Rush County residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rush County Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 32 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $838K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $300K (2021) to $7.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rec Building Holding Corp Rushville, IN | Rec Center | $6,602,772 |
| RCHS Activities Fund Rushville, IN | Student Activities and Sports | $44,784 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rush County Rushville, IN | Development and Ongoing Work | $42,912 |
| St Paul's United Methodist Church Rushville, IN | Financial Support | $32,361 |
| Clean Green Rush Rushville, IN | Cleanup and Advertising | $30,000 |
| Rushville Public Library Rushville, IN | Supplies and Financial Support | $23,777 |
| Rush County Senior Citizens Services Rushville, IN | Financial Support, Wheelchair Lift and Services | $21,377 |
| East Hill Cemetery CO Rushville, IN | Historic Monuments and Upkeep | $19,451 |
| Rushville American Legion Post 150 Ltd Rushville, IN | Handicap Accessability | $18,690 |
| Rushville Elementry School Rushville, IN | Student and School Support | $18,506 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,920,184 | $7,473,851 | $7,992,185 | $7,071,832 | 32 | $1,356,132 |
| 2023 | $29,893,440 | $9,688,926 | $4,251,579 | $3,443,589 | 33 | $883,912 |
| 2022 | $23,392,439 | $1,752,154 | $1,818,683 | $359,128 | 28 | $822,854 |
| 2021 | $28,144,119 | $3,046,439 | $1,665,569 | $299,548 | 22 | $1,848,721 |
| 2020 | $26,158,754 | $1,443,338 | $1,033,280 | $305,832 | 21 | $220,943 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “cultivating resources to enhance life in Rush County.” Its stated roles are serving donors, awarding grants and scholarships, and providing community leadership.
Its community grants support a range of local projects and programs. Examples in the 2024 filing include student activities and sports, a recreation center, library supplies, food assistance, cemetery upkeep, accessibility improvements, and fire department equipment. The foundation’s website also identifies public safety, parks and recreation, community infrastructure and beautification, building improvements, and technology as areas supported by community grants.
The foundation describes the Rushville Public Library’s mission as responding to community information needs and encouraging learning, recreation, and intellectual growth. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana describes its mission as fighting hunger by improving equitable access to nutritious food and addressing the conditions that cause food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 itemized grants totaling $7,071,832. Grant sizes ranged from $5,041 to $6,602,772, with a median of $11,129. The largest award was $6,602,772 to REC Building Holding Corp. in Rushville for a recreation center. Other notable awards included $44,784 to RCHS Activities Fund for student activities and sports, $42,912 to Boys & Girls Club of Rush County for its development and ongoing work, $30,000 to Clean Green Rush for cleanup and advertising, and $23,777 to Rushville Public Library for supplies and financial support.
The foundation’s community-grant process begins with an online letter of intent (LOI). The LOI should describe the organization and project, state the request amount with an expense breakdown and total project cost, and give project start and end dates. If the LOI is approved, the organization may complete an online application. Applicants may also be asked to submit a video or make an in-person presentation. The foundation says grant recipients must report on how funds were used, provide receipts, return unused funds, submit photographs of items acquired with grant funds, and complete a questionnaire.
The foundation typically does not fund operating expenses, annual fundraising campaigns, debt or loans, personnel, travel, multi-year grants, advocacy or political purposes, religious purposes, or endowments. It does not make grants to organizations that discriminate on the bases listed in its guidelines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Phillip Kuhn as president, Laura Ash as vice president, Denise Hoeing as secretary, and Phil King as treasurer. Listed board members are Ben Wicker, Dave Malson, Keith Perin, David Burkhardt, Toni Schultz, and Ginny Foster.
Rush County Community Foundation Inc is led by Chris May, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris May
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$76K (2023) → $89K (2024)
Phillip Kuhn
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Bane
Administrative & Account
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $49K (2024)
Ben Wicker
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Malson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Perin
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Burkhardt
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Hoeing
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil King
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ash
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni Schultz
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devon Niehoff
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Foster
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Morgan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Arika Marlatt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Brashaber (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Gerald Mohr (2022–2023) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Alisa Winters (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Bob Gulde (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kristina Amos (2020–2021) — Program Coordinator
- Former: Mindy Vogel (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Corn (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Powers (2020) — Past-President
- Former: Greg Harcourt (2020) — President
- Former: Marilyn Yager (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Suellen Goddard (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $89K, to Chris May (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rush County Community Foundation Inc
How much does Rush County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Rush County Community Foundation Inc gave $7.1M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 33 grants.
What is Rush County Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rush County Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,129, and its average grant was $220,995, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rush County Community Foundation Inc that year got $838K on average.
Where does Rush County Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Rush County Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rushville, IN (25 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Milroy, IN (2 grants).
Does Rush County Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Rush County Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (8 grants).
Who are Rush County Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rush County Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rec Building Holding Corp ($6,602,772), RCHS Activities Fund ($44,784) and Boys & Girls Club of Rush County ($42,912), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rush County Community Foundation Inc?
Rush County Community Foundation Inc reported $29.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What does Rush County Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “cultivating resources to enhance life in Rush County.” Its stated roles are serving donors, awarding grants and scholarships, and providing community leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rush County Community Foundation Inc?
Submit an LOI electronically through the foundation’s grants system; if approved, complete the online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rush County Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rush County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1835950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rush County Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rush-county-community-foundation-inc-morg_263ba6577865421d81a2a42b4356b785
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