Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-7241082
Foundation Overview
Based in Overland Park, KS, Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation has awarded 108 grants totaling $1,058,514 to organizations in New York, Kansas and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5 to $228,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 12 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in Kansas and funding distributed across 15 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Lawrence (32%), Overland Park (22%), Mission (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 45% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (28%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dave G Ruf Jr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Nonprofit - Ministries | 2024 |
| Cure Of Ars Catholic Church | $5,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Nonprofit-ministries | 2024 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $36,650 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable - Conservation Of Wildlife | 2024 |
| Higgins Brothers Surgicenter Co Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Support For The Surgicenter In Haiti-designed To Provide Opportunities For Surgical Mission Teams To Work. | 2024 |
| John Diemer Elementary | $10,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Education | 2024 |
| Ku Endowment | $23,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2024 |
| Life Unlimited | $10,000 | North Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable - Supporting Healthcare | 2024 |
| Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation | $2,750 | Buffalo, MO, US | Dedicated To Restoring Habitat And Populations Of All Upland Wildlife Species Including Deer, Turkey, Quail, Pheasant, Rabbits, Dove, Prairie Chickens, Grouse And More. Projects From Food Plots To Watering Sites. | 2024 |
| Starlight Theatre Kansas City | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Producing, Presenting And Promoting An Exceptional Arts Experience By Delivering Accessible Live Entertainment For All Audiences, Superior Theatre Arts Education, Impactful Outreach Programs And Events That Utilize This Iconic City-owned Venue. | 2024 |
| The University Of Kansas Cancer Center | $10,000 | Westwood, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Healthcare | 2024 |
| William Educational Fund | $13,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Education | 2024 |
| Pheasants Forever | $3,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable - Conservation Of Wildlife | 2024 |
| Trout Unlimited | $26 | Arlington, VA, US | Protecting, Reconnecting, Restoring And Sustaining Our Coldwater Resources. | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ku Alumni Association | $100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Education | 2023 |
| John Diemer Elementary | $1,256 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Education | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,745 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable-research For A Cure And Assisting With Care For Those Diagnosed With Cystic Fibrosis | 2023 |
| Junior League Of Wyandotte & Johnson Counties | $3,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Communities | 2023 |
| Higgins Brothers Surgicenter Co Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Support For The Surgicenter In Haiti-designed To Provide Opportunities For Surgical Mission Teams To Work. | 2023 |
| Cure Of Ars Catholic Church | $5,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Nonprofit-ministries | 2023 |
| Bishop Miege High School | $5,000 | Roeland Park, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Education | 2023 |
| Colonial Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Nonprofit - Ministries | 2023 |
| Life Unlimited | $10,000 | North Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable - Supporting Healthcare | 2023 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $10,613 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable - Conservation Of Wildlife | 2023 |
| Ku Endowment | $103,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2023 |
| Adventhealth Kansas City Foundation | $5,000 | Merriam, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Healthcare | 2022 |
| Bingham-waggoner Historical Society | $1,000 | Independence, MO, US | Charitable - Supporting Historical Landmark | 2022 |
| Cure Of Ars Catholic Church | $5,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Nonprofit-ministries | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,750 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable-research For A Cure And Assisting With Care For Those Diagnosed With Cystic Fibrosis | 2022 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable-conservation Of Wildlife | 2022 |
| Higgins Brothers Surgicenter Co Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Support For The Surgicenter In Haiti-designed To Provide Opportunities For Surgical Mission Teams To Work. | 2022 |
| John Diemer Elementary | $11,742 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Education | 2022 |
| Junior League Of Wyandotte & Johnson Counties | $3,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Communities | 2022 |
| Ku Endowment | $31,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2022 |
| Life Unlimited | $10,000 | North Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable - Supporting Healthcare | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $25 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable - Supporting To Protect Nature | 2022 |
| Starlight Theatre Kansas City | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Producing, Presenting And Promoting An Exceptional Arts Experience By Delivering Accessible Live Entertainment For All Audiences, Superior Theatre Arts Education, Impactful Outreach Programs And Events That Utilize This Iconic City-owned Venue. | 2022 |
| The University Of Kansas Cancer Center | $10,000 | Westwood, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Healthcare | 2022 |
| Wildlife Foundation | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable - Supporting To Protect Natrue | 2022 |
| William Educational Fund | $50,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Education | 2022 |
| Adventhealth Kansas City Foundation | $5,000 | Merriam, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Healthcare | 2022 |
| Bingham-waggoner Historical Society | $1,000 | Independence, MO, US | Charitable - Supporting Historical Landmark | 2022 |
| Cure Of Ars Catholic Church | $5,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Nonprofit-ministries | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,750 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable-research For A Cure And Assisting With Care For Those Diagnosed With Cystic Fibrosis | 2022 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable-conservation Of Wildlife | 2022 |
| Higgins Brothers Surgicenter Co Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Support For The Surgicenter In Haiti-designed To Provide Opportunities For Surgical Mission Teams To Work. | 2022 |
| John Diemer Elementary | $11,742 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Education | 2022 |
| Junior League Of Wyandotte & Johnson Counties | $3,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Communities | 2022 |
| Ku Endowment | $31,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2022 |
| Life Unlimited | $10,000 | North Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable - Supporting Healthcare | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $25 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable - Supporting To Protect Nature | 2022 |
| Starlight Theatre Kansas City | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Producing, Presenting And Promoting An Exceptional Arts Experience By Delivering Accessible Live Entertainment For All Audiences, Superior Theatre Arts Education, Impactful Outreach Programs And Events That Utilize This Iconic City-owned Venue. | 2022 |
| The University Of Kansas Cancer Center | $10,000 | Westwood, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Healthcare | 2022 |
| Wildlife Foundation | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable - Supporting To Protect Natrue | 2022 |
| William Educational Fund | $50,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable - Supporting Education | 2022 |
| Aic Foundation | $25 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Charitable-assisting Those In Need | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $2,085 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable-research For A Cure And Assisting With Care For Those Diagnosed With Cystic Fibrosis | 2021 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $10,100 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable-conservation Of Wildlife | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2021 |
| Ku Endowment | $26,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2021 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | $40 | Lincoln, NE, US | Nonprofit Focusing On Conservation And Education | 2021 |
| Citizens Against Government Waste | $25 | Washington, DC, US | Cagw's Mission Is To Eliminate Waste, Mismanagement, And Inefficiency In Government. | 2021 |
| Trout Unlimited | $156 | Arlington, VA, US | Protecting, Reconnecting, Restoring And Sustaining Our Coldwater Resources. | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $2,500 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Funding And Conducting Research, Sharing Expert Information, Supporting Patients, And Spreading The Word About Prevention | 2021 |
| Starlight Theatre Kansas City | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Producing, Presenting And Promoting An Exceptional Arts Experience By Delivering Accessible Live Entertainment For All Audiences, Superior Theatre Arts Education, Impactful Outreach Programs And Events That Utilize This Iconic City-owned Venue. | 2021 |
| Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation | $1,150 | Buffalo, MO, US | Dedicated To Restoring Habitat And Populations Of All Upland Wildlife Species Including Deer, Turkey, Quail, Pheasant, Rabbits, Dove, Prairie Chickens, Grouse And More. Projects From Food Plots To Watering Sites. | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of Guadalupe Shrine | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Nonprofit- Ministries | 2021 |
| Ararat Shriners | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Fund And Expenses | 2021 |
| Clinton Christian Academy | $500 | Clinton, MO, US | Christian-based Education, Pre-k Through The 12th Grade | 2021 |
| Higgins Brothers Surgicenter Co Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Support For The Surgicenter In Haiti-designed To Provide Opportunities For Surgical Mission Teams To Work. | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $2,065 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable-research For A Cure And Assisting With Care For Those Diagnosed With Cystic Fibrosis | 2020 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $10,684 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable-conservation Of Wildlife | 2020 |
| Ku Endowment | $51,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2020 |
| In Time Of Need Foundation | $10,000 | Springfield, MO, US | Cahritable-assisting People With Significant Healthcare Burdens That Need Financial Help Obtaining The Care They Need | 2020 |
| Aic Foundation | $25 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Charitable-assisting Those In Need | 2020 |
| Bingham Waggoner Historical Society | $5,000 | Independence, MO, US | Charitable-historic Preservation | 2020 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable-education | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $25 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2020 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $3,180 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable-research For A Cure And Assisting With Care For Those Diagnosed With Cystic Fibrosis | 2018 |
| Ku Alumni | $2,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2018 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $2,200 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable-conservation Of Wildlife | 2018 |
| Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation Inc | $0 | Buffalo, MO, US | Maximize The Recovery And Restoration Of The Wild Quail And Other Upland Species Through Critical Habitat Management Unsing Sound Science, With Technology, And Old Fashioned Sweat Equity | 2018 |
| The Research Foundation | $100 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable-empowering People To Lead Healthier Lives Through Health Education And Scholarship Programs | 2018 |
| Pheasants & Quail Forever | $0 | St Paul, MN, US | Charitable-dedicated To The Conservation Of Pheasants, Quail, And Other Wildlife Through Habitat Improvements, Public Awareness, Education, And Land Management Policies And Programs. | 2018 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $50 | Missoula, MT, US | Charitable-to Ensure The Future Of Elk, Other Wildlife, Their Habitat And Hunting Heritage. | 2018 |
| Nleomf-national Law Enforcement Memorial Fund | $10 | Washington, DE, US | Fund Built And Maintains The National Law Enforcement Memorial In Washington Dc-the Memorial Honors Those Who Died In The Line Of Duty | 2018 |
| Luekemia & Lymphoma Society | $250 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Volunteer Health Orgainization That Is Dedicated To Finding The Cure For Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease And Myeloma, And Improve The Quality Of Life Of Patients And Their Families | 2018 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $25 | Washington, DC, US | American Conservative Think Tank That Seeks To Influence Public Policy | 2018 |
| Americans For Constitutional Liberty | $25 | Warrenton, VA, US | Conservative Caucus Thats Goal Is To Influence Political Policy | 2018 |
| Junior League Of Wyandotte And Johnson County | $3,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Organization Committed To Promoting Volunteerism, Developing The Potential Of Women, And Improving Communities Through The Effective Action And Leadership Of Trained Volunteers. | 2018 |
| The Higgins Family Foundation | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Private Foundation-philanthropic Goals-funding For Hospital In Haiti | 2018 |
| The Shadow Buddies Foundation | $50 | Lenexa, KS, US | Non-profit Children's Charity Deidicated To Providing Knowledge, Comfort, And Support To Children With Severe Illness And Disabilities. | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $2,265 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable-research For A Cure And Assisting With Care For Those Diagnosed With Cystic Fibrosis | 2017 |
| Ku Endowment Williams Education Fund | $228,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable-endowment Fund For Educational Grants | 2017 |
| Ku Alumni | $4,700 | Lawrence, KS, US | Charitable-supporting Education | 2017 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | $20 | Nebraska City, NE, US | Charitable-conservation And Educational Organization | 2017 |
| Tomlinson Research Foundation | $200 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable-funding For The National Ms Soiciety-research For A Cure For Ms | 2017 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | $15 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable-conserve And Protect America's National Parks | 2017 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $270 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable-conservation Of Wildlife | 2017 |
| Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation Inc | $465 | Buffalo, MO, US | Maximize The Recovery And Restoration Of The Wild Quail And Other Upland Species Through Critical Habitat Management Unsing Sound Science, With Technology, And Old Fashioned Sweat Equity | 2017 |
| The Research Foundation | $100 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable-empowering People To Lead Healthier Lives Through Health Education And Scholarship Programs | 2017 |
| Pheasants & Quail Forever | $35 | St Paul, MN, US | Charitable-dedicated To The Conservation Of Pheasants, Quail, And Other Wildlife Through Habitat Improvements, Public Awareness, Education, And Land Management Policies And Programs. | 2017 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $5 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable-dedicated To Giving All Veterans And Peoples With Disabilities Everything They Need To Live Full And Productive Lives. | 2017 |
| The American Legion | $25 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Charitable-mentoring Youth And Sponsorship Of Wholesome Programs In Communities, Advocating Patriotism And Honor, Promoting Strong National Security, And Continued Devotion To Fellow Servicemembers And Veterans. | 2017 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $135 | Missoula, MT, US | Charitable-to Ensure The Future Of Elk, Other Wildlife, Their Habitat And Hunting Heritage. | 2017 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | $35 | Bismark, ND, US | Charitable- To Produce Ducks And Secure The Future Of Waterfowl Hunting. | 2017 |
| Boys Town | $100 | Boys Town, NE, US | Charitable-to Give At Risk Children The Love, Support, And Education They Need To Succeed. | 2017 |
| Brothers In Blue Reentry | $500 | Lansing, KS, US | Charitable-in Prison Program, Designed To Give Inmates An Inner Change And Equip Them To Function As Givers Instead Of Takers. | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 52-7241082 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 9841 BROADMOOR ST Overland Park, KS 66212-1521 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee & Advisory Board | Dave G Ruf Jr |
|---|---|
| Advisory Board Member | Dave George Ruf Iii |
| Advisory Board Member | Jay Paul Ruf |
| Advisory Board Member | Melanie Rose Ruf |
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