Rucker Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPeoria, Illinois · EIN 37-1457914 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$168K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
68% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Prairie Park | Hanna City, IL | General | $64,045 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Peoria, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Leech Lake | Cass Lake, MN | Charitable donation | $5,138 |
| Build the Hanna City Trail | Hanna City, IL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Springdale Historic Preservation Foundation | Peoria, IL | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Sun Foundation | Washburn, IL | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Wcbu Illinois State University | Normal, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Mass Inst of Technology Sloan School | Cambridge, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Textile Center | Minneapolis, MN | General | $2,500 |
| MIT Alumni Association | Cambridge, MA | General | $2,500 |
| United Drag Alliance | American Fork, UT | General | $2,050 |
| Macalaster Plymouth Church | St Paul, MN | General | $1,500 |
| Move 2 Learn | Alexandria, VA | Charitable donation | $1,035 |
| The Works Museum | Bloomington, MN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation | Peorial, IL | Preservation | $1,000 |
| George Washington's Mount Vernon | Mt Vernon, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Pittsburg Interfaith Impact Network | Pitssburgh, PA | General | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General | $1,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Weavers Guild of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | General | $1,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest | Lynchburg, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Wikipedia Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | General | $520 |
| East Peoria Festival of Lights | East Peoria, IL | General | $500 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | Fairfax, VA | Conservation | $500 |
| National Cathedral School | Washington, DC | General | $100 |
| Amherst County Museum & Historical Society | Amherst, VA | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,988 | 29 |
| 2023 | $102,950 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543199349100719
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1457914
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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