Private foundation · EIN 75-2596401 · Lubbock, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rushing Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (August 31st) and its median grant is $3,250.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $319K total, median $3,250. 68% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: Based on the merits of the application

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$319K
Median grant
$3,250
Stays in TX
68%
of grants
Deadline
August 31st
Assets
$5.1M

How to apply

Request by letter include current budget & mission statement Contact: Rushing Family Foundation, 2737 82nd Street, Lubbock, Tx, 8067487310 Deadlines: August 31st Restrictions: Based on the merits of the application

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Umc Family FoundationLubbock, TXMedical$101K
The Matador ClubLubbock, TXUniversity athletics$50K
All Saints Episcopal SchoolLubbock, TXAthletics$31K
Texas Tech FoundationLubbock, TXAcademics$30K
Homestake Peak School PTAEagle, COAcademics$20K
Red Raider Facilities FoundationAustin, TXUniversity athletic facilities$20K
Junior League of LubbockLubbock, TXContribution$8,000
Lubbock ImpactLubbock, TXLocal community services$5,000
March of DimesArlington, VAMedical$5,000
New World Sports ClubTemple Hills, MDAthletics$5,000
Pecos Canyon Fire & RescueTerrero, NMFire fighting$5,000
Upper Pecos Watershed AssPecos, NMImprove water programs$5,000
Ronald McDonald Charities of SouthLubbock, TXMedical services for families$4,000
American Cancer SocietyLubbock, TXCancer research$3,500
Ruidoso Racing FoundationRuidoso, NMAthletics$3,000
Student MobilizationLubbock, TXReligious$3,000
Habitat for HumanityLubbock, TXHousing$2,700
Science Spectrum MuseaumLubbock, TXAcademics$2,500
Umc Children's HospitalLubbock, TXMedical$2,500
Community Foundation of Lincoln CouRuidoso, NMCommunity projects$2,000
Lubbock Childrens Health ClinicLubbock, TXChildrens medical care$2,000
Lubbock Isd Foundation for ExcellenLubbock, TXAcademics$2,000
One Hundred Black Men of West TexasLubbock, TXSocial programming$2,000
Lubbock Women's ClubLubbock, TXWomen's social movement$1,500
Jr Womens Club of LubbockLubbock, TXWomen's social movement$1,000
Ll Davis Scholarship FoundationRuidoso Downs, NMHorse racing$1,000
Roswell Flood CampaignLubbock, TXCommunity relief$1,000
Ruidoso Jockey Club FoundationRuidoso Downs, NMAthletics$500

By state: Texas 19 · Colorado 1 · New Mexico 6 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Rushing Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lubbock, Texas, administered in care of W B Rushing President, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Rushing Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request by letter include current budget & mission statement Deadlines: August 31st.

How much does Rushing Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $319K across 28 grants, a median of $3,250.

Where does Rushing Family Foundation Inc give?

Texas (19 grants), Colorado (1 grants), New Mexico (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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