Harry L Rust & Helen M Rust Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-6929733 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHELLE MORRIS - COMMERCE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 WALNUT STREET BB16-2, KANSAS CITY MO 64106 |
| Phone | 8162348812 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. CALL FOR GUIDELINES. |
| Deadlines | PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO FOUNDATION'S MEETING. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Literacy Center Inc | Durham, NC | Durham literacy center college and career readiness program | $25,000 |
| First Place for Youth | Oakland, CA | My first place | $25,000 |
| Insight Housing | Berkeley, CA | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operations | $25,000 |
| Shawnee Mission Meals on Wheels | Overland Park, KS | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operations | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross (Greater Kansas City) | Kansas City, MO | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| East Bay Community Law Center | Berkeley, CA | Education defense and justice for youth (edjy) program | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing project | $20,000 |
| Harvesters-The Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | Feeding children, families, and seniors across our region | $20,000 |
| Inspirica Inc | Stamford, CT | Employment, education, & financial empowerment [eefe] program | $20,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated | Bridgeport, CT | Literacy & life skills program for women | $20,000 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operations | $20,000 |
| Children Rising Inc | Oakland, CA | Familybridge | $20,000 |
| Fred Finch Youth Center | Oakland, CA | Cultivating holistic wellness | $20,000 |
| A Safe Place | Oakland, CA | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operations | $15,000 |
| Saint Lukes Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Aware360 solution (alert gps) | $12,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $292,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $270,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612179349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6929733
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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