The Rucks Family Foundation
The Rucks Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations, including organizations providing housing, health services, human services, and support for people affected by exploitation or incarceration.
The Rucks Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rucks Family Foundation gave $909K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Louisiana. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $908,500
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,554
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $162,639
- +442.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (10 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (45% 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 The Rucks Family 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: 600 Jefferson St Suite 701 Box 11, Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: (337) 232-8460
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rucks Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food for the Poor ($250K). Together the top 10 received $658K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 134 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 31% to Florida, 6% each to Texas and Virginia, and 5% to the District of Columbia. The listed grants also included recipients in South Carolina and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rucks Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 37 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 186% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $318K (2021) to $997K (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $909K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Donation for Providing Homes for the Poor | $250,000 |
| St Mary Mother of the Church Lafayette, LA | Donation for Program Services | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Donation for Program Services | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Donation to assist with costs of providing surgical and medical services for the poor | $50,000 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | Donation for cleft lip and palate surgeries for children | $50,000 |
| Family Missions Company Fort Mill, SC | Donation for Program Services | $37,500 |
| Community of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother and Sister Servants St Martinville, LA | Donation for Program Services | $35,000 |
| John Paul II Healing Center Tallahassee, FL | Donation for Program Services | $30,000 |
| Witness to Love Saint Martinville, LA | Donation for Program Services | $30,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundations Statem Island, NY | Donation for Program Services | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,639 | $1,837,052 | $959,963 | $908,500 | 37 | $908,500 | $745,836 | — |
| 2023 | $30,009 | $1,601,044 | $1,091,243 | $996,500 | 29 | $996,500 | $935,367 | $5,337 |
| 2022 | $161,780 | $849,653 | $487,797 | $463,600 | 28 | $473,275 | $18,605 | $17,422 |
| 2021 | $101,512 | $914,840 | $378,133 | $318,100 | 22 | $367,550 | $427,894 | — |
| 2020 | $26,165 | $259,064 | $370,342 | $349,700 | 18 | — | $211,206 | $9,659 |
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 with varied charitable missions. For example, Food For The Poor describes its mission as linking churches in wealthier and poorer countries to serve people who are materially poor or poor in spirit. Operation Smile says it provides surgery for people born with cleft lip or palate and supports medical education and health-system strengthening. Louisiana Parole Project describes its work as advocacy, programming, and services for people who have served long prison sentences. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation says it advocates for a world free from sexual exploitation, objectification, and violence.
Other 2024 grantees include the John Paul II Healing Center, which describes its work as promoting healing and restoration through education on the teachings of John Paul II; Lourdes Foundation, which seeks gifts for charitable healthcare programs and services; The Refinery Mission, which provides faith-based emergency shelter and transitional living for men; and Metanoia, which provides recovery and rehabilitation for youth victims of human trafficking.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $908,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $250,000 to Food For The Poor; $100,000 to St Mary Mother of the Church; $50,000 each to Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Mercy Ships, and Operation Smile; and $37,500 to Family Missions Company. Other awards included $35,000 to Community of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother and Sister Servants; $30,000 each to John Paul II Healing Center and Witness to Love; and $25,000 each to Tunnels to Towers Foundations and Louisiana Parole Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Ward Rucks IV and Catherine May Rucks as directors.
The Rucks Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine May Rucks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Ward Rucks IV
Director
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 The Rucks Family Foundation
How much does The Rucks Family Foundation give each year?
The Rucks Family Foundation gave $909K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $997K across 29 grants.
What is The Rucks Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rucks Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,554, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rucks Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Rucks Family Foundation give grants?
The Rucks Family Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (16 grants), St Martinville, LA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Rucks Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on The Rucks Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation for Program Services" (27 grants).
Who are The Rucks Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rucks Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Food for the Poor ($250,000), St Mary Mother of the Church ($100,000) and Catholic Charities of Acadiana ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rucks Family Foundation?
The Rucks Family Foundation reported $163K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does The Rucks Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable missions. For example, Food For The Poor describes its mission as linking churches in wealthier and poorer countries to serve people who are materially poor or poor in spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rucks Family 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 The Rucks Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rucks Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1809004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rucks Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Rucks Family 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). The Rucks Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rucks-family-foundation-morg_9f97cb4089e14ea79a4087d03786d7a0
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