Operation Santa Claus
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$148K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Operation Santa Claus?
Operation Santa Claus is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Margaret Sue Rust Foundation ($45K), Lincoln Community Foundation Inc ($31K), Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust ($22K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $148K in grants to Operation Santa Claus between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Sue Rust Foundation | $45,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | $31,362 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust | $22,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Krewe of Centaur Inc | $19,643 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Hervey Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stagg Family Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Arizona Deer Association Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| Alan and Giselle Weissman Family | $750 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable | $600 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Diamonds Direct Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $43K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
What grants has Operation Santa Claus received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust | Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to spread the good cheer of Santa. | $4,500 |
| 2025 | Arizona Deer Association Inc | Sponsor golf tournament. | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2024 | Margaret Sue Rust Foundation | FUND GENERALOPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Scripps Howard Foundation | Community Market Grant | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust | Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to spread the good cheer of Santa. | $4,500 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES - MULTIPURPOSE AND OTHER | $100 |
| 2023 | Krewe of Centaur Inc | — | $10,050 |
| 2023 | Margaret Sue Rust Foundation | FUND GENERALOPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | $7,361 |
| 2023 | Hervey Foundation | Toys for needy children | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust | Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to spread the good cheer of Santa. | $4,500 |
| 2023 | Stagg Family Foundation Inc | DONATION | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Alan and Giselle Weissman Family | TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $750 |
| 2022 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,172 |
| 2022 | Margaret Sue Rust Foundation | FUND GENERALOPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Krewe of Centaur Inc | — | $9,593 |
| 2022 | Hervey Foundation | Toys for needy children | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust | Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to spread the good cheer of Santa. | $4,500 |
| 2022 | Stagg Family Foundation Inc | DONATION | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc | OPERATION SANTA CLAUSE | $500 |
| 2022 | The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300 |
| 2021 | Margaret Sue Rust Foundation | FUND GENERALOPERATIONS | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,269 |
| 2021 | Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust | Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to spread the good cheer of Santa. | $4,000 |
| 2021 | Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2020 | Margaret Sue Rust Foundation | FUND GENERALOPERATIONS | $7,500 |
| 2020 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,560 |
| 2020 | The Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation | Christmas Toys and Gifts for Children of Families in Need. | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Woodlawn Foundation | OPERATION SANTA CLAUS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Operation Santa Claus?
Operation Santa Claus is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Margaret Sue Rust Foundation ($45K), Lincoln Community Foundation Inc ($31K), Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust ($22K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $148K in grants to Operation Santa Claus between 2020–2025.
Who is Operation Santa Claus's largest funder?
Margaret Sue Rust Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Operation Santa Claus, with $45K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Operation Santa Claus received?
IRS 990 filings record $148K in grants to Operation Santa Claus across 32 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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