W E Ruebush Foundation
W E Ruebush Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing describes grants for students in journalism, athletics, and other fields designated by its board, with grants made to students attending qualifying educational institutions.
W E Ruebush Foundation at a glance
In short: W E Ruebush Foundation gave $92K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,500
- +56.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,813
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,220,627
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to W E Ruebush Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists no specific application form and says to contact the foundation. It also lists no specific deadline.
- Review Cycle
- No specific deadline is listed in the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- No specific deadline is listed in the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: W E Ruebush Foundation
Mailing address: C/O Us Bank Na PO Box 88, Waterloo, IA 50704-0088
Phone: (319) 235-3282
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W E Ruebush Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Northern Iowa ($12K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Iowa recipients received 51% of grant dollars. The other recipient-state shares listed were Alabama, 13%; New York, 7%; Florida, 7%; and Georgia, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How W E Ruebush Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $97K (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls, IA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Wartburg College Waverly, IA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Dmacc Ankeny, IA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| University of South Florida Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Iona University New Rochelle, NY | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Operating | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,220,627 | $124,470 | $117,771 | $91,500 | 24 | $95,563 | $102,934 | $76,705 |
| 2023 | $1,213,922 | $146,517 | $85,451 | $58,500 | 16 | $63,183 | $127,249 | $69,170 |
| 2022 | $1,149,114 | $220,177 | $75,519 | $51,302 | 12 | $56,125 | $201,647 | $72,384 |
| 2021 | $1,002,960 | $129,201 | $92,937 | $67,287 | 16 | $71,985 | $110,480 | $80,711 |
| 2020 | $966,695 | $142,704 | $118,608 | $97,000 | 19 | — | $121,400 | $74,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W E Ruebush Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — 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 2024 filing identifies student fields of study as journalism, athletics, and any other fields designated by the board. It also says grants are made to students attending institutions described under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii); the filing’s statement about what those students are pursuing is incomplete.
The 2024 recipients include colleges and universities. For example, the University of Northern Iowa Foundation describes its mission as growing private resources and building relationships to support the university, its students, faculty, staff, and programs. Wartburg College says it challenges and nurtures students for lives of leadership and service. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $91,500. Individual grants ranged from $1,500 to $12,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest reported grants included $12,000 to the University of Northern Iowa and $6,000 each to Ellsworth Community College, Wartburg College, the University of Iowa, and Florida State University. The stated purpose for each of these grants was general operating.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott R Nelson as director; Joy Franckowiak as director/treasurer; Michael Feinberg as director/president; and John Aldrich as director/secretary.
W E Ruebush Foundation is led by Michael Feinberg, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Feinberg
Director & President
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Aldrich
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Franckowiak
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott R. Nelson
Director
Director & President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 W E Ruebush Foundation
How much does W E Ruebush Foundation give each year?
W E Ruebush Foundation gave $92K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 16 grants.
What is W E Ruebush Foundation's typical grant size?
W E Ruebush Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,813, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W E Ruebush Foundation give grants?
W E Ruebush Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (13%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ankeny, IA (2 grants).
Does W E Ruebush Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of W E Ruebush Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W E Ruebush Foundation's largest grantees?
W E Ruebush Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Northern Iowa ($12,000), Ellsworth Community College ($6,000) and Wartburg College ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is W E Ruebush Foundation?
W E Ruebush Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does W E Ruebush Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing identifies student fields of study as journalism, athletics, and any other fields designated by the board. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W E Ruebush Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists no specific application form and says to contact the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W E Ruebush Foundation's EIN?
W E Ruebush Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6125502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). W E Ruebush Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/w-e-ruebush-foundation-morg_9cb3d0511f4a4364b6911a5f31020679
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