The Rucks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLafayette, Louisiana · EIN 31-1809004 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$908K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$163K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
29% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Donation for providing homes for the poor | $250,000 |
| St Mary Mother of the Church | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Acadiana | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Donation to assist with costs of providing surgical and medical services for the poor | $50,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Donation for cleft lip and palate surgeries for children | $50,000 |
| Family Missions Company | Fort Mill, SC | Donation for program services | $37,500 |
| Community of Jesus Crucified - Priest Brother and Sister Servants | St Martinville, LA | Donation for program services | $35,000 |
| John Paul II Healing Center | Tallahassee, FL | Donation for program services | $30,000 |
| Witness to Love | Saint Martinville, LA | Donation for program services | $30,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundations | Statem Island, NY | Donation for program services | $25,000 |
| Louisiana Parole Project | Baton Rouge, LA | Donation for program services | $25,000 |
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation | Washington, DC | Donation scholarships for programs and donation for sponsorship of summit event | $21,500 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc | Lafayette, LA | Donation for funding operation of the st. bernadette health clinics | $20,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Donation for program services | $20,000 |
| Metanoia | Zachary, LA | Donation for program services | $15,000 |
| The Refinery Mission | Opelousas, LA | Donation for program services, meals and shelter offered to people in need | $15,000 |
| Desormeaux Foundation | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $10,000 |
| Guatemala Mission | Amelia, LA | Donation for program services | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Acadiana | Lafayette, LA | Donation for hospice services | $10,000 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | Lafayette, LA | Donation for games of acadiana sponsorship | $10,000 |
| St Theresa Center | St Martinville, LA | Donation for program services | $10,000 |
| The Hub Ministries | Youngsville, LA | Donation for program services | $10,000 |
| Acadiana Pregnancy Center and Clinic | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $10,000 |
| Bridge Street Ministry | Lafayette, LA | Donation to help support a mission trip to guatemala | $8,000 |
| Help Me See | Jersey City, NJ | Donation for program services | $7,000 |
| Faith House | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Church | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $5,000 |
| St Jonh's the Evangelist Catholic Church | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation for construction of the st. jude dream home in lafayette, LA | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Right to Life | New Orleans, LA | Donation for program services | $5,000 |
| Maddie's Footprints | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $5,000 |
| Phase Alliance | South Logan, UT | Donation for program services | $5,000 |
| 232 Help | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Acadiana | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $5,000 |
| The Rescyou Group | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $2,000 |
| Echo Community Ministry | Folsom, LA | Donation for program services | $2,000 |
| Inner Faith Ministry | Lafayette, LA | Donation for program services | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $908,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $996,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502739349100820
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1809004
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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