The Rust Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-1925955
Foundation Overview
Based in Fairfield, CT, The Rust Family Foundation has awarded 295 grants totaling $1,622,519 to organizations in New York, California and 38 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $15,064, with a median award of $6,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,622,519
Total Assets
$5,717,673
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$7,270
% No Significant Change
4%
(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
Growth-Minded: 62%
21 of 34 recipients (62%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
New York
Grants are geographically diversified with 18% in New York and funding distributed across 42 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (83%), White Plains (6%), New York City (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+59%
Strong 59% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + General Purposes
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Rust 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Humane Society | $2,000 | Newington, CT, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Aspca | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $2,500 | Wallingford, CT, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $9,300 | Denver, CO, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Archaeological Institute Of America | $7,285 | Boston, MA, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| College Of The Redwoods | $7,260 | Eureka, CA, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado Boulder | $7,534 | Denver, CO, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan | $12,113 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of Cambridge | $7,285 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Uc Davis Graduate Studies | $6,000 | Davis, CA, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of Kansas | $7,971 | Lawrence, KS, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Washington University In St Louis | $7,530 | St Louis, MO, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Washington State University Foundat | $7,935 | Pullman, WA, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| American Sudanese Archaeological Re | $7,500 | West Lafayette, IN, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of Florida | $6,645 | Gainesville, FL, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $8,200 | Las Vegas, NM, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| King Baudouin Foundation Us | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Centre Colege | $7,400 | Danville, KY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Ucl Friends & Alumni Assoc | $7,350 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of Central Florida | $6,200 | Orlando, FL, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Research Foundation Suny | $4,437 | Albany, NY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Yale University | $5,800 | New Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of South Florida | $6,600 | Tampa, FL, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Brown University | $7,280 | Providence, RI, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Tulane University | $7,358 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Heritage Foundation | $7,180 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Suny Brockport Foundation | $6,800 | Brockport, NY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| President & Fellows Of Harvard Coll | $8,200 | Cambridge, MA, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Research Foundation Cuny | $7,640 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Cornell University | $8,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Dunelm Usa | $5,546 | Denver, CO, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of Toronto | $6,850 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of Ca | $4,725 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| University Of Florida | $7,115 | Gainesville, FL, US | Support Work | 2023 |
| American Society Of The University Of Haifa | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Csu Domingues Hills Foundation | $5,220 | Carson, CA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $7,110 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Kennebunkport Conservation Trust | $6,000 | Cape Porpoise, ME, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States | $7,450 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| New York University | $13,520 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan | $6,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The Associates Of The University Of Toronto Inc | $12,950 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The University Of Alabama | $5,129 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas At San Antonio | $7,425 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas Foundation | $6,675 | Austin, TX, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $5,550 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Univerisity Of Michigan | $7,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of California | $5,100 | Merced, CA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of Central Florida Research Foundation | $15,064 | Orlando, FL, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $7,710 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of Nevada Reno | $6,990 | Reno, NV, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Univesity Of Georgia Research Foundation | $6,000 | Athens, GA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt Univerisity | $6,788 | Nashville, TN, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Yale University | $13,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| American Society Of The University Of Haifa | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Csu Domingues Hills Foundation | $5,220 | Carson, CA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $7,110 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Kennebunkport Conservation Trust | $6,000 | Cape Porpoise, ME, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States | $7,450 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| New York University | $13,520 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan | $6,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The Associates Of The University Of Toronto Inc | $12,950 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The University Of Alabama | $5,129 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas At San Antonio | $7,425 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas Foundation | $6,675 | Austin, TX, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $5,550 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Univerisity Of Michigan | $7,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of California | $5,100 | Merced, CA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of Central Florida Research Foundation | $15,064 | Orlando, FL, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $7,710 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of Nevada Reno | $6,990 | Reno, NV, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Univesity Of Georgia Research Foundation | $6,000 | Athens, GA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt Univerisity | $6,788 | Nashville, TN, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Yale University | $13,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| American Society Of The University Of Haifa | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Csu Domingues Hills Foundation | $5,220 | Carson, CA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Fund For Armenian Relief | $7,110 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Kennebunkport Conservation Trust | $6,000 | Cape Porpoise, ME, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States | $7,450 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| New York University | $13,520 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan | $6,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The Associates Of The University Of Toronto Inc | $12,950 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The University Of Alabama | $5,129 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas At San Antonio | $7,425 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas Foundation | $6,675 | Austin, TX, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $5,550 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Univerisity Of Michigan | $7,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of California | $5,100 | Merced, CA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of Central Florida Research Foundation | $15,064 | Orlando, FL, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $7,710 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| University Of Nevada Reno | $6,990 | Reno, NV, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Univesity Of Georgia Research Foundation | $6,000 | Athens, GA, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt Univerisity | $6,788 | Nashville, TN, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| Yale University | $13,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $6,870 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Aspca | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Brown Univerisity | $9,990 | Providence, RI, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Columbia Univerisity | $6,735 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | $2,500 | Wallingford, CT, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | $2,000 | Newington, CT, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Csusm Foundation | $6,500 | San Marcos, CA, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Friends Of Morgantina | $8,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Heritage Foundation | $6,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Illinois State University | $6,000 | Normal, IL, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Instap Study Center For East Crete | $7,000 | Rouzerville, PA, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| James Cook University In America Foundation | $6,691 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Operation Hope | $500 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Pequot Library | $1,000 | Southport, CT, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Research Foundation Of Cuny | $5,500 | New York City, NY, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Salvation Army - Fairfield County | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Save The Children | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| South Carolina Research Foundation | $5,683 | Columbia, SC, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Southern Illinois University | $4,416 | Edwardsville, IL, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $6,864 | Rdwood City, CA, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| The Univerisity Of Oklahoma Foundation | $6,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Tulane University | $3,168 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Ucl Friends & Alumni Association | $6,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Univerisity Of California | $6,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Univerisity Of Oxford North American Office | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| University Of Central Florida | $4,725 | Orlando, FL, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| University Of Florida Foundation | $6,890 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| University Of Missouri | $6,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| University Of Virignia | $6,540 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt Univerisity | $5,700 | Nashbille, TN, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Vcu Foundation | $6,400 | Richmond, VA, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| Washington State University Foundation | $5,580 | Pullman, WA, US | Support Work | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| American Society Of The University Of Haifa | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| American Veterinery Medical Founation | $1,500 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Aspca | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Baylor University | $6,000 | Waco, TX, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $2,500 | East Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | $1,500 | Newington, CT, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Dickinson College | $6,630 | Carlisle, PA, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Friends Of Fairfield Public Library | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States | $7,250 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Save The Children | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $6,806 | Stanford, CA, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| The Council Of Churches Of Greater Bridgeport | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| The George Washington University | $13,935 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| The University Of Texas Foundation Inc | $7,700 | Austin, TX, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Uclfaa Inc | $6,800 | Wilmington, DE, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Uclfaa Inc | $6,220 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Univerisity Of California | $12,200 | Merced, CA, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Univerisity Of Central Florida | $4,688 | Orlando, FL, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Univerity Of Cincinnati | $7,450 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Univerity Of Wyoming Foundation | $6,000 | Laramie, WY, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $6,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| University Of Pittsburg | $4,037 | Pittsburg, PA, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| University Of West Florida | $5,350 | Pensacola, FL, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Unversity Of South Florida | $6,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| Wayne State University | $8,325 | Detroit, MI, US | Support Work | 2020 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $1,500 | The Plains, VA, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Amazon Conservation Association | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | $3,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| American Friends Of Universite Catholique De Louvain | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Americares | $3,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| New York University | $14,750 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Aspca | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Asu Foundation | $13,040 | Tempe, AZ, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| The University Of Texas Foundation Inc | $12,364 | Austin, TX, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Institute For Medeteranean Studies | $8,590 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Books For Africa | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| The University Of South Florida | $6,360 | Tampa, FL, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc | $5,226 | Pomona, CA, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| University Of Wyoming | $6,000 | Laramie, WY, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Connecticut Chapter Of The American Red Cross | $2,500 | Farmington, CT, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $3,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | $2,500 | Newington, CT, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| College Of The Redwoods | $6,400 | Eureka, CA, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| University Of Michigan | $7,240 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Dunelm Usa | $5,957 | North Bethesda, MD, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Friends Of Fairfield Public Library | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| University Of Evansville | $6,450 | Evansville, IN, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| The University Of Chicago | $5,300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Research Foundationcuny | $4,790 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation | $6,500 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $3,000 | White Plains, NY, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Leiden University | $5,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Pequot Library | $1,500 | Southport, CT, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Polaris | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Michigan State University | $4,090 | East Lansing, MI, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Regents Of The University Of California | $7,000 | Berkley, CA, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Pef Isreal Endowment Funds Inc | $6,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Instap Study Center For East Crete | $6,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| The University Of Iowa Foundation (art Dept Library) | $500 | Iowa City, IA, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Bridging Frontiers Inc | $6,500 | Anchorage, AK, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Field Museum Of Natural History | $6,450 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| University Of California Los Angeles | $5,640 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Uclfaa Inc | $6,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| University Of Cambridge | $5,500 | Cambridge, CAMBRIDGE, UK | Support Work | 2018 |
| University Of Illinois At Chicago | $6,125 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| University Of Oregon Foundation | $6,720 | Eugene, OR, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| University Of Sheffield In America | $3,600 | Seattle, WA, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Yale University Grants | $4,700 | New Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2018 |
| Regents Of The University Of California | $6,000 | Berkley, CA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc | $6,900 | Pomona, CA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $1,500 | The Plains, VA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | $3,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Americares | $2,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Aspca | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Asu Foundation | $6,720 | Tempe, AZ, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Audubon Naturalist Society | $6,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Books For Africa | $2,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Institute For Field Resesarch | $9,900 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Cancer Research Institute | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Connecticut Chapter Of The American Red Cross | $2,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $2,500 | East Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | $2,500 | Newington, CT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Council Of Churches Of Greater Bridgeport | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| University Of Cambridge | $8,500 | Cambridge, CAMBRIDGE, UK | Support Work | 2017 |
| Friends Of Fairfield Public Library | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| The University Of West Florida | $3,750 | Pensacola, FL, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| The University Of Utah | $3,920 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Uclfaa Inc | $6,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Lehigh University | $500 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,500 | White Plains, NY, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| University Of Toronto | $5,140 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | Support Work | 2017 |
| University Of Sheffield In America | $2,650 | Seattle, WA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Pequot Library | $1,500 | Southport, CT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $6,200 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Boston University | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Washington University | $6,450 | St Louis, MO, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Cotsen Institute For Archaeology | $4,050 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Lycoming College | $4,350 | Williamsport, PA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| The University Of Iowa Foundation (art Dept Library) | $500 | Iowa City, IA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $6,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| University Of Central Florida | $3,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| University Of Illinois At Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Vanderbilt University | $9,832 | Nashville, TN, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Yale University Grants | $4,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| York Country Day School | $500 | York, PA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Dunelm Usa | $9,450 | North Bethesda, MD, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| University Of Oregon Foundation | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Kennebunkport Conservation Trust | $1,500 | Cape Porpoise, ME, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| The Frison Institute | $5,000 | Laramie, WY, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Bioregions International | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| American Research Institute Of The South Caucasus | $7,000 | W Lafayette, IN, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Uc Regents | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Suppport Work | 2017 |
| Habitat For Horses | $1,000 | Hitchcock, TX, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| St Bernard Project | $3,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Polaris | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Water Mission | $2,500 | N Charleston, SC, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Project Hope | $2,500 | Millwood, VA, US | Support Work | 2017 |
| Amazon Conservation Association | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $2,500 | The Plains, VA, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Americares | $2,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Institute For Ice Age Studies | $6,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Aspca | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Audubon Naturalist Society | $5,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Books For Africa | $2,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Cancer Research Institute | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Connecticut Chapter Of The American Red Cross | $2,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $2,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | $2,000 | Newington, CT, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Council Of Churches Of Greater Bridgeport | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Friends Of Fairfield Public Library | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Goodwill Of Western & Northern Ct | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Heifer International | $2,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Lehigh University | $500 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,000 | White Plains, NY, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Map International | $2,000 | Brunswick, GA, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Pequot Library | $1,000 | Southport, CT, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Reach Out And Read | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $2,000 | Boone, NC, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| The Humane Society | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| The University Of Iowa Foundation (art Dept Library) | $1,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| 13 Hands Equine Rescue Inc | $3,000 | Bedford Hills, NY, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| York Country Day School | $500 | York, PA, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Presidents And Fellows Of Harvard College | $6,340 | Cambridge, MA, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Yale University Grants | $11,340 | New Haven, CT, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Asu Foundation | $14,392 | Tempe, AZ, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Maya Archaeology Initiative | $7,115 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $12,450 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Providence College | $4,122 | Providence, RI, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| University Of Maine | $5,700 | Orono, ME, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| University Of Central Florida | $5,056 | Orlando, FL, US | Support Work | 2016 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Work | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Rust Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 54-1925955 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3244 BRONSON RD Fairfield, CT 06824-2003 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Rust Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/pre | William F Rust Iii |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Randi L Rust |
| Director | Jeffrey D Mitchell |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.