Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation
To create economic opportunities for the benefit of the community, faciliate marketing programs to promote awareness of the community and coordinate the interest of potential business investors in the community.
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation gave $4.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4.0M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,000,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $4,000,000
- Median grant
- $4,000,000
- Total assets
- $861,189
- -6.7% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation
Blight Elimination Program (BEP)
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation
Amount
$230,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Duke Energy Ivy Tech Scholarships
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Manufacturing Matters
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation
Amount
$2,600
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Love Community Center ($4.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love Community Center Rushville, IN | Building of community center | $4,000,000 |
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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 | $861,189 | $4,214,631 | $4,248,551 | $4,000,000 | 1 | $31,647 |
| 2023 | $922,583 | $218,148 | $224,167 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $909,434 | $218,685 | $249,740 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $952,099 | $197,167 | $195,884 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $955,686 | $371,697 | $235,236 | — | — | — |
About Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation is a public charity, based in Rushville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $861K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $32K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation is led by John McCane, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John McCane
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Mike Pavey
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Orben
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Krekeler
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tianne Ripberger
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Greg Latern (2020) — Treasurer
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $68K, to John McCane (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation
How much does Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation give each year?
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation gave $4.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation?
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation reported $861K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
Where does Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation operate?
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation's EIN?
Rush County Economic and Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1888599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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