Private foundation · EIN 52-7241082 · Overland Park, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $178K total, median $12K. 64% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$178K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in KS
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TNCharitable - conservation of wildlife$55K
Colonial Presbyterian ChurchKansas City, MONonprofit - ministries$25K
William Educational FundLawrence, KSCharitable - supporting education$25K
Kansas University Physicians IncKansas City, KSCharitable - supporting education$25K
University of Kansas MemorialLawrence, KSCharitable - supporting education concessionaire services$20K
Foundation for Engineering at Kansas State University IncManhattan, KSCharitable - supporting education$12K
Cure of Ars Catholic ChurchLeawood, KSNonprofit-ministries$5,000
Higgins Brothers Surgicenter Co Greater Kansas City Community FoundationKansas City, MOSupport for the surgicenter in haiti-designed to provide opportunities for surgical mission teams to work.$5,000
Pheasants ForeverOverland Park, KSCharitable - conservation of wildlife$3,000
Starlight Theatre Kansas CityKansas City, MOProducing, presenting and promoting an exceptional arts experience by delivering accessible live entertainment for all audiences, superior…$1,996
Ku Alumni AssociationLawrence, KSCharitable - supporting education$1,000

By state: Kansas 7 · Tennessee 1 · Missouri 3

About this foundation

Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Overland Park, Kansas, administered in care of Jay Rug, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $178K across 11 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation give?

Kansas (7 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Missouri (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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