The Rucks Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-1809004
Foundation Overview
Based in Lafayette, LA, The Rucks Family Foundation has awarded 270 grants totaling $4,738,845 to organizations in New York, Louisiana and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $250,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,738,845
Total Assets
$162,639
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
37
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-33%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 24%
9 of 37 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Louisiana
66% of grants are awarded in Louisiana, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Louisiana, funding concentrates in Lafayette (63%), St Martinville (8%), Opelousas (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+304%
Strong 304% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Rucks Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street Ministry | $8,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Help Support A Mission Trip To Guatemala | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $50,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Community Of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother And Sister Servants | $35,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Faith House | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Family Missions Company | $37,500 | Fort Mill, SC, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Food For The Poor | $250,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2024 |
| Guatemala Mission | $10,000 | Amelia, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Holy Cross Church | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2024 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $30,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Funding Operation Of The St. Bernadette Health Clinics | 2024 |
| Mercy Ships | $50,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | Donation To Assist With Costs Of Providing Surgical And Medical Services For The Poor | 2024 |
| Metanoia | $15,000 | Zachary, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2024 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $21,500 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2024 |
| Operation Smile | $50,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2024 |
| St Jonh's The Evangelist Catholic Church | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Construction Of The St. Jude Dream Home In Lafayette, La | 2024 |
| St Mary Mother Of The Church | $100,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| St Theresa Center | $10,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| The Hub Ministries | $10,000 | Youngsville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| The Refinery Mission | $15,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services, Meals And Shelter Offered To People In Need | 2024 |
| The Rescyou Group | $2,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Tunnels To Towers Foundations | $25,000 | Statem Island, NY, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Inner Faith Ministry | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Louisiana Parole Project | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Louisiana Right To Life | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Maddie's Footprints | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Phase Alliance | $5,000 | South Logan, UT, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| The American Red Cross | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Witness To Love | $30,000 | Saint Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| 232 Help | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Acadiana Pregnancy Center And Clinic | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Echo Community Ministry | $2,000 | Folsom, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Acadiana | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Help Me See | $7,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Donation For Program Services | 2024 |
| Bridge Street Ministry | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Help Support A Mission Trip To Guatemala | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $50,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Community Of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother And Sister Servants | $35,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Faith House | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Family Missions Company | $42,500 | Fort Mill, SC, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Food For The Poor | $250,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2023 |
| Guatemala Mission | $10,000 | Amelia, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2023 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $50,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Funding Operation Of The St. Bernadette Health Clinics | 2023 |
| Mercy Ships | $50,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | Donation To Assist With Costs Of Providing Surgical And Medical Services For The Poor | 2023 |
| Metanoia | $15,000 | Zachary, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2023 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2023 |
| Operation Smile | $50,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Foundation | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Construction Of The St. Jude Dream Home In Lafayette, La | 2023 |
| St Mary Mother Of The Church | $100,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| St Theresa Center | $25,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| The Hub Ministries | $150,000 | Youngsville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| The Refinery Mission | $10,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services, Meals And Shelter Offered To People In Need | 2023 |
| Holy Cross Church | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Children's Museum Of Acadiana | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Replace Musuem Roof | 2023 |
| St Jonh's The Evangelist Catholic Church | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| St Peter Catholic Church | $16,000 | Gueydan, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Tunnels To Towers Foundations | $25,000 | Statem Island, NY, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| St Thomas Moore Catholic School | $1,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| The Rescyou Group | $2,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2023 |
| Community Of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother And Sister Servants | $35,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $50,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2022 |
| Metanoia | $3,000 | Zachary, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Help Me See | $5,600 | New York, NY, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2022 |
| Inner Faith Prison Ministry Bronze Sponsor | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $40,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc | $22,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Funding Operation Of The St. Bernadette Health Clinics | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $25,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | Donation To Assist With Costs Of Providing Surgical And Medical Services For The Poor | 2022 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2022 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $35,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Foundation | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| The Rescyou Group | $1,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Bridge Street Ministry | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Help Support A Mission Trip To Guatemala | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Construction Of The St. Jude Dream Home In Lafayette, La | 2022 |
| St Mary Mother Of The Church | $100,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| St Theresa Center | $3,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| The Hub Ministries | $10,000 | Youngsville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| The Refinery Mission | $10,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services, Meals And Shelter Offered To People In Need | 2022 |
| Veterans For Child Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Gifting Grace Project | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For School Supplies For Homeless Students | 2022 |
| 232 Help | $1,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Faith House | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Guatemala Mission | $5,000 | Amelia, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Family Missions Company | $37,500 | Fort Mill, SC, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Community Of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother And Sister Servants | $35,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $50,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2022 |
| Metanoia | $3,000 | Zachary, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Help Me See | $5,600 | New York, NY, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2022 |
| Inner Faith Prison Ministry Bronze Sponsor | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $40,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc | $22,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Funding Operation Of The St. Bernadette Health Clinics | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $25,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | Donation To Assist With Costs Of Providing Surgical And Medical Services For The Poor | 2022 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2022 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $35,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Foundation | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| The Rescyou Group | $1,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Bridge Street Ministry | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Help Support A Mission Trip To Guatemala | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Construction Of The St. Jude Dream Home In Lafayette, La | 2022 |
| St Mary Mother Of The Church | $100,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| St Theresa Center | $3,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| The Hub Ministries | $10,000 | Youngsville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| The Refinery Mission | $10,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services, Meals And Shelter Offered To People In Need | 2022 |
| Veterans For Child Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Gifting Grace Project | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For School Supplies For Homeless Students | 2022 |
| 232 Help | $1,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Faith House | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Guatemala Mission | $5,000 | Amelia, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Family Missions Company | $37,500 | Fort Mill, SC, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Community Of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother And Sister Servants | $35,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $50,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2022 |
| Metanoia | $3,000 | Zachary, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Help Me See | $5,600 | New York, NY, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2022 |
| Inner Faith Prison Ministry Bronze Sponsor | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $40,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc | $22,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Funding Operation Of The St. Bernadette Health Clinics | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $25,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | Donation To Assist With Costs Of Providing Surgical And Medical Services For The Poor | 2022 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2022 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $35,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Foundation | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| The Rescyou Group | $1,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Bridge Street Ministry | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Help Support A Mission Trip To Guatemala | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Construction Of The St. Jude Dream Home In Lafayette, La | 2022 |
| St Mary Mother Of The Church | $100,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| St Theresa Center | $3,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| The Hub Ministries | $10,000 | Youngsville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| The Refinery Mission | $10,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services, Meals And Shelter Offered To People In Need | 2022 |
| Veterans For Child Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Gifting Grace Project | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For School Supplies For Homeless Students | 2022 |
| 232 Help | $1,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Faith House | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Guatemala Mission | $5,000 | Amelia, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Family Missions Company | $37,500 | Fort Mill, SC, US | Donation For Program Services | 2022 |
| Help Me See | $5,600 | New York, NY, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| Community Of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother And Sister Servants | $35,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor | $50,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2021 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $10,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc | $7,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Funding Operation Of The St. Bernadette Health Clinics | 2021 |
| Mercy Ships | $15,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | Donation To Assist With Costs Of Providing Surgical And Medical Services For The Poor | 2021 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2021 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2021 |
| Operation Smile | $35,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Foundation | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church | $10,000 | Amelia, LA, US | Donation To Help Support A Mission Trip To Guatemala | 2021 |
| Inner Faith Prison Ministry Bronze Sponsor | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Construction Of The St. Jude Dream Home In Lafayette, La | 2021 |
| St Mary Mother Of The Church | $50,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| The Refinery Mission | $10,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services, Meals And Shelter Offered To People In Need | 2021 |
| Veterans For Child Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| Harvest Time - Gueydan School | $2,500 | Abbeville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| St Theresa Center | $3,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| Run Ministries | $10,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| The Hub Ministries | $10,000 | Youngsville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2021 |
| Community Of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother And Sister Servants | $35,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2020 |
| Food For The Poor | $30,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $3,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2020 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $40,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2020 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Funding Operation Of The St. Bernadette Health Clinics | 2020 |
| Mercy Ships | $15,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | Donation To Assist With Costs Of Providing Surgical And Medical Services For The Poor | 2020 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2020 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2020 |
| Operation Smile | $25,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Foundation | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of Wisdom Catholic Church | $6,200 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Programs For Catholics Student Ministry | 2020 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church | $8,000 | Amelia, LA, US | Donation To Help Support A Mission Trip To Guatemala | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Construction Of The St. Jude Dream Home In Lafayette, La | 2020 |
| St Mary Mother Of The Church | $45,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2020 |
| The Refinery Mission | $8,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services, Meals And Shelter Offered To People In Need | 2020 |
| Veterans For Child Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Donation For Program Services | 2020 |
| 232 Help Louisiana | $2,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2020 |
| St Joseph Hardship Fund | $75,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Food, Shelter, And Clothing As A Result Of The Covid-19 Pandemic | 2020 |
| 232-help | $1,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program To Provide Informational Resources To People In Need | 2018 |
| Ami Kids | $5,000 | Branch, LA, US | Donation For Program Services For Kids In Acadiana | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $1,050 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2018 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Acadiana | $4,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Helping Hands For The Holidays To Help People Struggling Financially | 2018 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | $3,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Donation For The Kobinal Hati Mission Project | 2018 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Young Mothers Pregnancy Program | 2018 |
| Family Missions Company | $30,000 | Abbeville, LA, US | Donation For Program Growth And Training For Missionaries | 2018 |
| Family Tree | $2,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Present Truth, Facts + Lies Program To School Students | 2018 |
| Fight The New Drug Inc | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Donation For Free Teen Online Recovery Program | 2018 |
| Food For The Poor | $28,800 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2018 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $15,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2018 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $25,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2018 |
| Lafayette Education Foundation | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2018 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Funding Operation Of The St. Bernadette Health Clinis | 2018 |
| Mercy Ships | $15,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | Donation To Assist With Costs Of Providing Surgical And Medical Services For The Poor | 2018 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2018 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $17,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2018 |
| Operation Smile | $25,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2018 |
| Our Lady Of Wisdom Catholic Church | $6,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Programs For Catholics Student Ministry | 2018 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Construction Of The St. Jude Dream Home In Lafayette, La | 2018 |
| St Teresa Center For The Works Of Mercy | $4,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation To Assist With Expenses Of Feeding The Poor In The St. Martinville, La Area | 2018 |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School | $1,250 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hopefest Program To Education Students To Be Seekers Of Truth | 2018 |
| The Refinery Mission | $8,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services, Meals And Shelter Offered To People In Need | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $25,000 | Boone, IA, US | Donation To Assist Those Affected By Flooding From Hurricane Harvey | 2017 |
| Ami Kids | $5,000 | Branch, LA, US | Donation For Program Services For Kids In Acadiana | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $6,050 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2017 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2017 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | $3,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Donation For The Kobinal Hati Mission Project | 2017 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Young Mothers Pregnancy Program | 2017 |
| Family Missions Company | $25,000 | Abbeville, LA, US | Donation For Program Growth And Training For Missionaries | 2017 |
| Fight The New Drug Inc | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Donation For Free Teen Online Recovery Program | 2017 |
| Food For The Poor | $30,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2017 |
| Healing House | $1,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services For Grieving Children | 2017 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2017 |
| Innerfaith Prison Ministry Inc | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Golf Tournament Fundraiser | 2017 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $25,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2017 |
| Lafayette Education Foundation | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2017 |
| Mercy Ships | $10,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | Donation To Assist With Costs Of Providing Surgical And Medical Services For The Poor | 2017 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2017 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $17,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2017 |
| Opelousas Lighthouse Mission | $6,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2017 |
| Operation Smile | $25,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2017 |
| Our Savior's Church | $75,000 | Broussard, LA, US | Donation To Assist Those Affected By Flooding From Hurricane Harvey | 2017 |
| Southwest La Education And Referral Center | $1,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2017 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Construction Of The St. Jude Dream Home In Lafayette, La | 2017 |
| St Teresa Center For The Works Of Mercy | $5,000 | St Martinville, LA, US | Donation To Assist With Expenses Of Feeding The Poor In The St. Martinville, La Area | 2017 |
| Witness To Love Marriage Prep Renewal Ministry | $2,000 | Saint Martinville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2017 |
| Young Life | $3,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation For Program Services At Ul Lafayette | 2017 |
| American Red Cross Of Louisiana | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation To Assist Those Affected By Flooding In Louisiana | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $6,200 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2016 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2016 |
| Burn Rescue | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Donation For Surgeries For Children With 2nd And 3rd Degree Burns | 2016 |
| Community Foundation Of Acadiana | $13,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Acadiana Disaster Response Fund And To Help Needy For Holiday Season | 2016 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | $3,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Donation For The Kobinal Hati Mission Project | 2016 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | $4,500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Young Mothers Pregnancy Program | 2016 |
| Dreams Come True Of Louisiana Inc | $5,000 | Youngsville, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2016 |
| Faith House | $2,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Assist With Services For Victims | 2016 |
| Family Missions Company | $25,000 | Abbeville, LA, US | Donation For Program Growth And Training For Missionaries | 2016 |
| Fight The New Drug Inc | $4,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Donation For Free Teen Online Recovery Program | 2016 |
| Food For The Poor | $15,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Donation For Providing Homes For The Poor | 2016 |
| Healing House | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services For Grieving Children | 2016 |
| Help Me See | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Donation For Eye Surgeries | 2016 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Hospice Services | 2016 |
| Innerfaith Prison Ministry Inc | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Golf Tournament Fundraiser | 2016 |
| John Paul Ii Healing Center | $25,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Donation For Program Services | 2016 |
| Josh Mcdowell Ministry | $2,395 | Plano, TX, US | Donation To Defray Expenses To Attend Set Free Global Summit | 2016 |
| Lafayette Education Foundation | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2016 |
| Lafayette Foundation On Aging | $1,400 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation To Provide Meals For Senior Citizens Of Lafayette Parish | 2016 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Games Of Acadiana Sponsorship | 2016 |
| National Center On Sexual Exploitation | $11,100 | Washington, DC, US | Donation Scholarships For Programs And Donation For Sponsorship Of Summit Event | 2016 |
| On Track By 5 Alliance | $2,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services For Early Child Care Programs Throughout Lafayette Parish | 2016 |
| Opelousas Lighthouse Mission | $6,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2016 |
| Operation Smile | $25,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Donation For Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries For Children | 2016 |
| Our Savior's Church | $10,000 | Broussard, LA, US | Donation To Assist Those Affected By Flooding In Louisiana | 2016 |
| Southwest La Education And Referral Center | $1,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2016 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation For Caring For Children With Cancer | 2016 |
| The King's Men | $5,000 | Quakertown, PA, US | Donation For Program Services | 2016 |
| Wounded Warriors | $3,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation To Assist Wounded Service Men And Women | 2016 |
| Young Life | $3,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation For Program Services At Ul Lafayette | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 31-1809004 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 600 JEFFERSON ST STE 701 # 11 Lafayette, LA 70501-8921 |
Key People (2)
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| Director | William Ward Rucks Iv |
|---|---|
| Director | Catherine May Rucks |
Forms 990-PF
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