The Ruston Family Foundation
The Ruston Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Federal Way, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Ruston Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ruston Family Foundation gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,252
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $1,563
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $1,144,031
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ruston Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yelm Distance Running ($2K). Together the top 4 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yelm Distance Running Yelm, WA | Fund Off-Season Running Camps | $2,000 |
| Patriot XC Boosters Lakewood, WA | Fund Summer Running Camp | $2,000 |
| Moses Lake XC Boosters Moses Lake, WA | Financial Assistance for Travel EXP | $1,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson High School Auburn, WA | XC Memorial/Informational Post | $752 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,144,031 | $1,148,332 | $19,047 | $6,252 | 4 | $19,047 | $12,318 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ruston Family Foundation is led by Alisha Saucedo, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alisha Saucedo
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcella Huang
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rajesh Gill
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Peterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Ruston Family Foundation
How much does The Ruston Family Foundation give each year?
The Ruston Family Foundation gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ruston Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ruston Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $1,563, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ruston Family Foundation give grants?
The Ruston Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Ruston Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Ruston Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Ruston Family Foundation?
The Ruston Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Ruston Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ruston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2948950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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