The Ruckstuhl Foundation
The Ruckstuhl Foundation is a private foundation based in Brandon, Mississippi. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down.
The Ruckstuhl Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ruckstuhl Foundation gave $618K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $618,231
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $68,692
- Median grant
- $28,950
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ruckstuhl Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 116 Paradise Point Dr, Brandon, MS 39047
Phone: (601) 832-6509
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ruckstuhl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seminario Reformado Latinoamericano ($206K). Together the top 9 received $618K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 8 grants of 23 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (35%), Florida (33%), New York (10%), Louisiana (8%), and Ohio (5%). Listed 2025 recipients were also located in Illinois and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ruckstuhl Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $618K (2025) to $5.4M (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $618K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seminario Reformado Latinoamericano Orange City, FL | General & Unrestricted | $206,080 |
| Project Allanza Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $199,950 |
| Community Health Edu for Rural Afri Stafford, NY | General & Unrestricted | $62,625 |
| Brothers of the Sacred Heart Founda New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $28,950 |
| Friends of Batahola Cincinnati, OH | General & Unrestricted | $28,950 |
| Franciscan Works Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $28,950 |
| Conventual Franciscan Friars Mt St Francis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $24,126 |
| Lasting Friends Baton Rouge, LA | General & Unrestricted | $19,300 |
| Olancho Aid Foundation Accord, MA | General & Unrestricted | $19,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s EIN is 45-1449345.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $6,719 | $653,958 | $618,231 | 9 | $650,202 | — | $19,543 |
| 2024 | $647,239 | $620,303 | $2,510 | — | — | $2,510 | $13,400 | $18,087 |
| 2023 | $35,449 | — | $10 | — | — | — | — | $1,746 |
| 2022 | $35,357 | — | $8,134 | — | — | — | — | $1,963 |
| 2021 | $43,491 | $290,809 | $5,422,841 | $5,407,847 | 14 | $5,407,847 | $275,815 | $222,527 |
| 2020 | $5,163,457 | $299,473 | $1,831,779 | $1,737,724 | 14 | — | $3,469 | $301,083 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruckstuhl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Seminario Reformado Latinoamericano describes its work as training ministry leaders and providing Reformed theological education across the Spanish-speaking world. Franciscan Works says it provides missionary support to poor children and orphans in several regions. Olancho Aid Foundation describes its work as creating an economically sustainable community in Olancho, Honduras, where families have opportunities to stay well, stay together, and stay at home.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $618,231. Grant amounts ranged from $19,300 to $206,080, with a median grant of $28,950. The largest awards were $206,080 to Seminario Reformado Latinoamericano and $199,950 to Project Allanza. Other notable grants included $62,625 to Community Health Edu for Rural Afri and $28,950 each to Brothers of the Sacred Heart Foundation, Friends of Batahola, and Franciscan Works.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth D Ruckstuhl, Richard E Ruckstuhl Jr, and Chelsea Rainwater as directors.
The Ruckstuhl Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chelsea Rainwater
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth D Ruckstuhl
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E Ruckstuhl Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Rick Ruckstuhl (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Bernadette Mackay (2020) — Director
- Former: Eddie Martin (2020) — Director
- Former: John Carville (2020) — Director
- Former: John Ruckstuhl (2020) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Pratt (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Julie Ruckstuhl (2020) — Director
- Former: Marie Ruckstuhl (2020) — Director
- Former: Martha Ann Abshire (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven Brookshire (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Ruckstuhl Foundation
How much does The Ruckstuhl Foundation give each year?
The Ruckstuhl Foundation gave $618K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ruckstuhl Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ruckstuhl Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $28,950, and its average grant was $68,692, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ruckstuhl Foundation give grants?
The Ruckstuhl Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and New York (10%).
Does The Ruckstuhl Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ruckstuhl Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ruckstuhl Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ruckstuhl Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Seminario Reformado Latinoamericano ($206,080), Project Allanza ($199,950) and Community Health Edu for Rural Afri ($62,625), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Ruckstuhl Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Seminario Reformado Latinoamericano describes its work as training ministry leaders and providing Reformed theological education across the Spanish-speaking world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ruckstuhl Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
How much is The Ruckstuhl Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Ruckstuhl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Ruckstuhl Foundation's EIN?
The Ruckstuhl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1449345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ruckstuhl 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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