Rust Foundation
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE RUST FOUNDATION IS TO: (A) SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE RUST PROJECT, WHICH IS THE PRINCIPAL DEVELOPER OF THE RUST PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE, (B) SUPPORT THE PROMOTION, MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT, AND SECURITY OF THE RUST PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE AND OTHER PROJECTS SUPPORTING THE RUST LANGUAGE AND THE BROADER RUST ECOSYSTEM; (C) CULTIVATE THE RUST PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS AND USER COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BY PRODUCING EVENTS; (D) MANAGE THE TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE UNDERLYING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RUST; (E) MANAGE AND STEWARD THE RUST TRADEMARK AND OTHER ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION; AND (F) UNDERTAKE SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE APPROPRIATE TO FURTHER THE PURPOSES AND ACHIEVE THE GOALS SET FORTH ABOVE.
Key facts about Rust Foundation
- EIN
- 85-4376974
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Total assets
- $4,694,373
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
+25.6% YoY
Revenue
$4.3M
+70.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$176K
Expenses
$3.8M
+23.4% YoY
About Rust Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rust Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in DOVER, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $176K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,694,373 | $3,736,867 | $2,993,908 |
| Revenue | $4,289,364 | $2,521,299 | $2,818,843 |
| Expenses | $3,794,143 | $3,074,941 | $1,931,697 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $176,154 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Rust Foundation
Community Grants Program - Event Support Grants
RUST FOUNDATION
Amount
$100 - $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Grants Program - Hardship Grants
RUST FOUNDATION
Amount
$500 - $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Grants Program - Project Grants
RUST FOUNDATION
Amount
$2,500 - $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARS BERGSTROM | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| NELL SHAMRELL-HARRINGTON | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| SCOTT MCMURRAY | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| ERIC GARCIA | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| RYAN LEVICK | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PEIXIN HOU | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SETH MARKLE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JAKOB DEGEN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SANTIAGO PASTORINO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ALEXANDRU RADOVICI | DIRECTOR (FROM 2/2024) | 3 | — |
| CAROL NICHOLS | DIRECTOR (FROM 11/2024) | 3 | — |
| ANDY WAFAA | DIRECTOR (THRU 2/2024) | 3 | — |
| MARK ROUSSKOV | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2024) | 3 | — |
| REBECCA RUMBUL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | — |
| PAUL LENZ | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & FUNDING | 23 | — |
| JOEL MARCEY | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $255,279 |
| WALTER PEARCE | SECURITY ENGINEER | 40 | $308,247 |
| TOBIAS BIENIEK | SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 40 | — |
| JAN DAVID NOSE | LEAD INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER | 40 | — |
| ADAM HARVEY | SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 40 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Rust Foundation?
As of 2024, Rust Foundation holds $4.7M in total assets with $4.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Rust Foundation operate?
Rust Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Rust Foundation's EIN?
Rust Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4376974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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