Funding search · EIN 311809004 · Lafayette, LA
The Rucks Family Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 94
- grants reported
- $2.4M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $10,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
What they fund
servicespoorsponsorshipacadianabernadettechildrencleftclinics
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Funding pattern
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Top recipients
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- Food for the Poor3 grants · $550,000
- St Mary Mother of the Church3 grants · $300,000
- The Hub Ministries3 grants · $170,000
- Operation Smile3 grants · $135,000
- Mercy Ships3 grants · $125,000
- John Paul Ii Healing Center3 grants · $120,000
- Family Missions Company3 grants · $117,500
- Community of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother and Sister Servants3 grants · $105,000
- Catholic Charities of Acadiana3 grants · $105,000
- National Center On Sexual Exploitation3 grants · $56,500
Giving over time
Grant history
All 94 reported grants, largest first.
- $250,000
Food for the Poor · Coconut Creek, FL · 2024
Donation for providing homes for the poor
- $250,000
Food for the Poor · Coconut Creek, FL · 2023
Donation for providing homes for the poor
- $150,000
The Hub Ministries · Youngsville, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $100,000
St Mary Mother of the Church · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $100,000
St Mary Mother of the Church · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $100,000
St Mary Mother of the Church · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $50,000
Catholic Charities of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $50,000
Mercy Ships · Garden Valley, TX · 2024
Donation to assist with costs of providing surgical and medical services for the poor
- $50,000
Operation Smile · Virginia Beach, VA · 2024
Donation for cleft lip and palate surgeries for children
- $50,000
Catholic Charities of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $50,000
John Paul Ii Healing Center · Tallahassee, FL · 2023
Donation for program services
- $50,000
Mercy Ships · Garden Valley, TX · 2023
Donation to assist with costs of providing surgical and medical services for the poor
- $50,000
Operation Smile · Virginia Beach, VA · 2023
Donation for cleft lip and palate surgeries for children
- $50,000
Food for the Poor · Coconut Creek, FL · 2022
Donation for providing homes for the poor
- $42,500
Family Missions Company · Fort Mill, SC · 2023
Donation for program services
- $40,000
John Paul Ii Healing Center · Tallahassee, FL · 2022
Donation for program services
- $37,500
Family Missions Company · Fort Mill, SC · 2024
Donation for program services
- $37,500
Family Missions Company · Fort Mill, SC · 2022
Donation for program services
- $35,000
Community of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother and Sister Servants · St Martinville, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $35,000
Community of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother and Sister Servants · St Martinville, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $35,000
Community of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother and Sister Servants · St Martinville, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $35,000
Operation Smile · Virginia Beach, VA · 2022
Donation for cleft lip and palate surgeries for children
- $30,000
John Paul Ii Healing Center · Tallahassee, FL · 2024
Donation for program services
- $30,000
Witness To Love · Saint Martinville, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $25,000
Louisiana Parole Project · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $25,000
Tunnels To Towers Foundations · Statem Island, NY · 2024
Donation for program services
- $25,000
St Theresa Center · St Martinville, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $25,000
Tunnels To Towers Foundations · Statem Island, NY · 2023
Donation for program services
- $25,000
Mercy Ships · Garden Valley, TX · 2022
Donation to assist with costs of providing surgical and medical services for the poor
- $22,000
Lourdes Foundation · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for funding operation of the st. Bernadette health clinics
- $21,500
National Center On Sexual Exploitation · Washington, DC · 2024
Donation scholarships for programs and donation for sponsorship of summit event
- $20,000
Lourdes Foundation · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for funding operation of the st. Bernadette health clinics
- $20,000
The American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2024
Donation for program services
- $20,000
National Center On Sexual Exploitation · Washington, DC · 2023
Donation scholarships for programs and donation for sponsorship of summit event
- $20,000
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $20,000
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $16,000
St Peter Catholic Church · Gueydan, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $15,000
Metanoia · Zachary, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $15,000
The Refinery Mission · Opelousas, LA · 2024
Donation for program services, meals and shelter offered to people in need
- $15,000
Metanoia · Zachary, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $15,000
National Center On Sexual Exploitation · Washington, DC · 2022
Donation scholarships for programs and donation for sponsorship of summit event
- $10,000
Acadiana Pregnancy Center and Clinic · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $10,000
Desormeaux Foundation · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $10,000
Guatemala Mission · Amelia, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $10,000
Hospice of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for hospice services
- $10,000
Miles Perret Cancer Services · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for games of acadiana sponsorship
- $10,000
St Theresa Center · St Martinville, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $10,000
The Hub Ministries · Youngsville, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $10,000
Children'S Museum of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation to replace musuem roof
- $10,000
Desormeaux Foundation · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $10,000
Guatemala Mission · Amelia, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $10,000
Hospice of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for hospice services
- $10,000
Lourdes Foundation · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for funding operation of the st. Bernadette health clinics
- $10,000
Miles Perret Cancer Services · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for games of acadiana sponsorship
- $10,000
The Refinery Mission · Opelousas, LA · 2023
Donation for program services, meals and shelter offered to people in need
- $10,000
Miles Perret Cancer Services · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for games of acadiana sponsorship
- $10,000
The Hub Ministries · Youngsville, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $10,000
The Refinery Mission · Opelousas, LA · 2022
Donation for program services, meals and shelter offered to people in need
- $8,000
Bridge Street Ministry · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation to help support a mission trip to guatemala
- $7,000
Help Me See · Jersey City, NJ · 2024
Donation for program services
- $5,600
Help Me See · New York, NY · 2022
Donation for program services
- $5,000
232 Help · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Community Foundation of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Faith House · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Holy Cross Church · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Louisiana Right To Life · New Orleans, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Maddie'S Footprints · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Phase Alliance · South Logan, UT · 2024
Donation for program services
- $5,000
St Jonh'S the Evangelist Catholic Church · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $5,000
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2024
Donation for construction of the st. Jude dream home in lafayette, la
- $5,000
Bridge Street Ministry · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation to help support a mission trip to guatemala
- $5,000
Faith House · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Holy Cross Church · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $5,000
St Jonh'S the Evangelist Catholic Church · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $5,000
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2023
Donation for construction of the st. Jude dream home in lafayette, la
- $5,000
Catholic Charities of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Faith House · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Guatemala Mission · Amelia, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $5,000
Hospice of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for hospice services
- $5,000
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2022
Donation for construction of the st. Jude dream home in lafayette, la
- $5,000
Veterans for Child Rescue · Tucson, AZ · 2022
Donation for program services
- $4,500
Bridge Street Ministry · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation to help support a mission trip to guatemala
- $4,500
Desormeaux Foundation · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $3,000
Metanoia · Zachary, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $3,000
St Theresa Center · St Martinville, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $2,000
Echo Community Ministry · Folsom, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $2,000
The Rescyou Group · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $2,000
The Rescyou Group · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $1,500
The Rescyou Group · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $1,000
St Thomas Moore Catholic School · Lafayette, LA · 2023
Donation for program services
- $1,000
232 Help · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
- $500
Inner Faith Ministry · Lafayette, LA · 2024
Donation for program services
- $500
Gifting Grace Project · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for school supplies for homeless students
- $500
Inner Faith Prison Ministry Bronze Sponsor · Lafayette, LA · 2022
Donation for program services
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