Rusty Rabbit Foundation
Rusty Rabbit Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Kentucky, with one listed recipient in Missouri.
Rusty Rabbit Foundation at a glance
In short: Rusty Rabbit Foundation gave $171K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Kentucky. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $171,000
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,250
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,832,120
- +20.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rusty Rabbit Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rusty Rabbit Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Horsesensing Inc ($65K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 26 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, 97% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 3% to recipients in Missouri. The listed Kentucky recipients were primarily in Shelbyville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rusty Rabbit Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2024) to $171K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horsesensing Inc Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Operaton Care Inc Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Fire Mission Ministries Inc Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Awake Ministries Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fathers Love Inc Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shelby County Humane Society Inc Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shelby County Parks and Recreation Foundation Inc Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Association Kansas City, MO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Operation Catsnip of Kentucky Inc Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,832,120 | $893,779 | $247,658 | $171,000 | 12 | $190,578 | $828,874 | $179,179 |
| 2024 | $3,185,999 | $170,808 | $227,624 | $151,000 | 9 | $174,257 | $131,675 | $184,569 |
| 2023 | $3,242,815 | $140,944 | $209,194 | $157,000 | 5 | $169,417 | $47,148 | $167,004 |
| 2022 | $3,311,065 | $3,319,709 | $8,644 | — | — | $8,644 | $10,696 | $24,495 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rusty Rabbit Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions include equine-assisted support and job training, youth mentorship, affordable housing, animal care, and support for people affected by myasthenia gravis. For example, HorseSensing says it helps veterans and recovering people through horses, while Shelby County Humane Society says it provides care and adoption for unwanted domestic animals and low- or no-cost spay and neuter services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $171,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $65,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $65,000 to HorseSensing Inc., $25,000 to Operaton Care Inc., and $15,000 to Fire Mission Ministries Inc. Other listed recipients included Fathers Love Inc. ($10,000), Habitat for Humanity International Inc. ($10,000), Shelby County Humane Society Inc. ($10,000), and Myasthenia Gravis Association ($5,000). The listed grants were designated for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Samantha Burgess as director and secretary, John R Warren as director and treasurer, and Tina L Warren as director and president.
Rusty Rabbit Foundation is led by Tina L Warren, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tina L Warren
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R Warren
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Burgess
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Rusty Rabbit Foundation
How much does Rusty Rabbit Foundation give each year?
Rusty Rabbit Foundation gave $171K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 9 grants.
What is Rusty Rabbit Foundation's typical grant size?
Rusty Rabbit Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,250, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rusty Rabbit Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Rusty Rabbit Foundation give grants?
Rusty Rabbit Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shelbyville, KY (11 grants).
Does Rusty Rabbit Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rusty Rabbit Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rusty Rabbit Foundation's largest grantees?
Rusty Rabbit Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Horsesensing Inc ($65,000), Operaton Care Inc ($25,000) and Fire Mission Ministries Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rusty Rabbit Foundation?
Rusty Rabbit Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rusty Rabbit Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions include equine-assisted support and job training, youth mentorship, affordable housing, animal care, and support for people affected by myasthenia gravis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rusty Rabbit Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Rusty Rabbit Foundation's EIN?
Rusty Rabbit Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2152651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Rusty Rabbit Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Rusty Rabbit Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Rusty Rabbit Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rusty-rabbit-foundation-morg_f03814f9ed864a89a3561025ffbc72dd
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