Rust College
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$9.9M
Foundation funders
28
Grants recorded
86
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Rust College?
Rust College is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by United Negro College Fund Inc ($6.0M), Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($1.8M), Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc ($855K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.9M in grants to Rust College between 2019–2026.
Show all 28 funders
| Nexion Health Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $750 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2026) to $2.0M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
What grants has Rust College received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | PUBINT | $22,300 |
| 2025 | United Negro College Fund Inc | GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS, TECH ASSIST, AREA OFFICE JOINT CAMPAIGN | $1,045,674 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | RCSG | $284,049 |
| 2025 | Robert M Hearin Support Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $35,000 |
| 2025 | National Public Radio Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,930 |
| 2025 | Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $8,366 |
| 2025 | The Ida B Wells Memorial Foundation | IDA B WELLS SCHOLARSHIP | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,050 |
| 2025 | Hunter and Ruth Arnold Char Trust | SUPPORT PER TRUST | $1,145 |
| 2024 | United Negro College Fund Inc | GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS, TECH ASSIST, AREA OFFICE JOINT CAMPAIGN | $1,048,698 |
| 2024 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | RCSG | $230,882 |
| 2024 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | $182,000 |
| 2024 | National Audubon Society Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,200 |
| 2024 | Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Robert M Hearin Support Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | McVay Foundation | GENERAL OPERATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Ida B Wells Memorial Foundation | IDA B WELLS SCHOLARSHIP | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Astros Foundation | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Hunter and Ruth Arnold Char Trust | SUPPORT PER TRUST | $406 |
| 2023 | United Negro College Fund Inc | GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS, TECH ASSIST, AREA OFFICE JOINT CAMPAIGN | $928,108 |
| 2023 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | RCSG | $211,539 |
| 2023 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | $182,000 |
| 2023 | Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
| 2023 | McVay Foundation | GENERAL OPERATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Robert M Hearin Support Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Astros Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $8,000 |
| 2023 | The Ida B Wells Memorial Foundation | IDA B WELLS SCHOLARSHIP | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,470 |
Showing 30 most recent of 86 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rust College?
Rust College is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by United Negro College Fund Inc ($6.0M), Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($1.8M), Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc ($855K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.9M in grants to Rust College between 2019–2026.
Who is Rust College's largest funder?
United Negro College Fund Inc is the largest recorded funder of Rust College, with $6.0M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Rust College received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.9M in grants to Rust College across 86 grants from 28 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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