Rushing Family Foundation
Rushing Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants for medical care, academics, athletics, community services, and other purposes.
Rushing Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rushing Family Foundation gave $319K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $319,400
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,407
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $5,077,667
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (85% 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 Rushing Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a request by letter with a current budget and mission statement. Awards are based on the merits of the application.
- Review Cycle
- August 31.
- Deadline
- August 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Rushing Family Foundation
Mailing address: 2737 82Nd Street, Lubbock, TX 79423
Phone: (806) 748-7310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rushing Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UMC Family Foundation ($101K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 107 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Colorado received 6%, New Mexico 5%, Virginia 2%, and Maryland 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rushing Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). 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 $177K (2020) to $319K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMC Family Foundation Lubbock, TX | Medical | $101,000 |
| The Matador Club Lubbock, TX | University Athletics | $50,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal School Lubbock, TX | Athletics | $31,200 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TX | Academics | $30,000 |
| Homestake Peak School PTA Eagle, CO | Academics | $20,000 |
| Red Raider Facilities Foundation Austin, TX | University Athletic Facilities | $20,000 |
| Junior League of Lubbock Lubbock, TX | Contribution | $8,000 |
| Lubbock Impact Lubbock, TX | Local Community Services | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes Arlington, VA | Medical | $5,000 |
| New World Sports Club Temple Hills, MD | Athletics | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,077,667 | $365,026 | $472,939 | $319,400 | 28 | $319,400 | $208,951 |
| 2023 | $5,185,580 | $340,914 | $443,371 | $274,485 | 29 | $274,485 | $172,028 |
| 2022 | $5,288,037 | $283,319 | $627,727 | $254,500 | 20 | $254,500 | — |
| 2021 | $5,668,492 | $323,379 | $452,811 | $296,400 | 19 | $296,400 | $182,208 |
| 2020 | $5,797,924 | $265,561 | $330,729 | $177,230 | 11 | — | $112,062 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical care, education, athletics, community services, fire fighting, and water programs.
Some grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of work represented among its recipients. Junior League of Lubbock says its mission is to advance women’s leadership for community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Lubbock Impact says it provides enrichment programs and resources to help meet the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the working poor. March of Dimes says it works to improve the health of moms and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $319,400. Grants ranged from $500 to $101,000, with a median of $3,250.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $101,000 to UMC Family Foundation for medical purposes; $50,000 to The Matador Club for university athletics; $31,200 to All Saints Episcopal School for athletics; and $30,000 to Texas Tech Foundation for academics. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Homestake Peak School PTA for academics and $20,000 to Red Raider Facilities Foundation for university athletic facilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Don Rushing as president, Ted Rushing as vice president, and Ross Rushing as secretary/treasurer.
Rushing Family Foundation is led by Don Rushing, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Don Rushing
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ross Rushing
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ted Rushing
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Rushing Family Foundation
How much does Rushing Family Foundation give each year?
Rushing Family Foundation gave $319K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $274K across 29 grants.
What is Rushing Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rushing Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $11,407, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rushing Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Rushing Family Foundation give grants?
Rushing Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (6%) and New Mexico (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (18 grants), Ruidoso, NM (2 grants) and Ruidoso Downs, NM (2 grants).
Does Rushing Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Rushing Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Athletics" (4 grants), "Academics" (4 grants) and "Medical" (3 grants).
Who are Rushing Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rushing Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UMC Family Foundation ($101,000), The Matador Club ($50,000) and All Saints Episcopal School ($31,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rushing Family Foundation?
Rushing Family Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $365K.
What does Rushing Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical care, education, athletics, community services, fire fighting, and water programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rushing Family Foundation?
Submit a request by letter with a current budget and mission statement. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rushing Family Foundation's EIN?
Rushing Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2596401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). Rushing Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rushing-family-foundation-morg_15a6cc4dc5b6401ba0752d869f34fa70
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