Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOverland Park, Kansas · EIN 52-7241082 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$178K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Charitable - conservation of wildlife | $55,000 |
| Colonial Presbyterian Church | Kansas City, MO | Nonprofit - ministries | $25,000 |
| William Educational Fund | Lawrence, KS | Charitable - supporting education | $25,000 |
| Kansas University Physicians Inc | Kansas City, KS | Charitable - supporting education | $25,000 |
| University of Kansas Memorial | Lawrence, KS | Charitable - supporting education concessionaire services | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Engineering at Kansas State University Inc | Manhattan, KS | Charitable - supporting education | $12,000 |
| Cure of Ars Catholic Church | Leawood, KS | Nonprofit-Ministries | $5,000 |
| Higgins Brothers Surgicenter Co Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Support for the surgicenter in haiti-designed to provide opportunities for surgical mission teams to work. | $5,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | Overland Park, KS | Charitable - conservation of wildlife | $3,000 |
| Starlight Theatre Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Producing, presenting and promoting an exceptional arts experience by delivering accessible live entertainment for all audiences, superior… | $1,996 |
| Ku Alumni Association | Lawrence, KS | Charitable - supporting education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177,996 | 11 |
| 2024 | $129,400 | 12 |
| 2023 | $155,340 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102187
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-7241082
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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