The Rush Foundation Inc
The Rush Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Rush Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rush Foundation Inc gave $137K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in Indiana. 27% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $136,610
- +1.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,419
- +37.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (56% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rush Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing stated that applications should be made in letter format and include a copy of the applicant’s IRS exemption letter. It listed no restrictions on awards. The foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking, so these instructions are not presented as current.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None was listed on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas D Rush
Mailing address: 8655 Bay Colony Drive Unit 1601, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (239) 594-8412
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rush Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Habitat for Humanity of Collier County ($55K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 76 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 44% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rush Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $567; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 104% from 2020 to 2023. 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 (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2019) to $137K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Naples, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $55,000 |
| Oaks Academy Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| St Lukes United Methodist Church Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $19,810 |
| Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $4,000 |
| Artis Naples Naples, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Naples Take a Soldier Fishing Inc Naples, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
| Brightlane Learning Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| Children's Museum of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| Christ Child Society of Naples Naples, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $600 |
| Wheeler Mission Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $4,293 | $159,248 | $136,610 | 11 | $157,310 | $2,965 | $5,930 |
| 2022 | $154,955 | $4,206 | $145,488 | $135,214 | 15 | $138,464 | — | $11,681 |
| 2021 | $296,237 | $4,160 | $73,245 | $62,725 | 13 | $65,825 | — | $15,589 |
| 2020 | $365,322 | $7,167 | $75,844 | $67,050 | 20 | — | $1,323 | $19,259 |
| 2019 | $433,999 | $10,640 | $56,087 | $47,594 | 17 | — | $4,947 | $22,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rush Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations in Florida and Indiana, including a community housing organization, a school, a church, arts and cultural organizations, and organizations serving children, students, or soldiers.
Among the grantees, Naples Take a Soldier Fishing described its mission as showing appreciation to active, retired, and/or wounded soldiers through a social event. Brightlane Learning described its work as providing personalized tutoring and academic support to students impacted by homelessness and housing instability, while advocating for their families. Christ Child Society of Naples described its work as helping underprivileged children in Collier County through infant care, basic needs, literacy, and college scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $136,610. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $55,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants were $55,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County and $50,000 to Oaks Academy; both were listed as unrestricted gifts. Other notable grants were $19,810 to St Lukes United Methodist Church and $4,000 to Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc., also listed as unrestricted gifts.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists applications in letter format, accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s IRS exemption letter, with no award restrictions. Because the filing is marked as final, these filing-era instructions should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Thomas D Rush as president, secretary, and treasurer; Judith Ann Rush as vice president; and Jill Elizabeth McKenzie, Jennifer Ann Skinner, and David Michael Rush as directors.
The Rush Foundation Inc is led by Thomas D. Rush, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Thomas D. Rush
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Michael Rush
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ann Skinner
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Elizabeth McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Ann Rush
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Rush Foundation Inc
How much does The Rush Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rush Foundation Inc gave $137K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $135K across 15 grants.
What is The Rush Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rush Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $12,419, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rush Foundation Inc that year got $567 on average.
Where does The Rush Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rush Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (7 grants) and Naples, FL (4 grants).
Does The Rush Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rush Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rush Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rush Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Habitat for Humanity of Collier County ($55,000), Oaks Academy ($50,000) and St Lukes United Methodist Church ($19,810), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Rush Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations in Florida and Indiana, including a community housing organization, a school, a church, arts and cultural organizations, and organizations serving children, students, or soldiers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rush Foundation Inc?
The 2023 filing stated that applications should be made in letter format and include a copy of the applicant’s IRS exemption letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Rush Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Rush Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Rush Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rush Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2002103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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