The Rust Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFairfield, Connecticut · EIN 54-1925955 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$255K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
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
65% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Humane Society | Newington, CT | Support work | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Memphis, TN | Support work | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Support work | $25,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Support work | $15,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | Support work | $15,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Support work | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Support work | $10,000 |
| Fairfield County's Community Founda | Norwalk, CT | Support work | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support work | $10,000 |
| Water for Good | Bentonville, AR | Support work | $10,000 |
| Operation Hope | Fairfield, CT | Support work | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound | New Haven, CT | Support owrk | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Support work | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Support work | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | Support work | $10,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Support work | $10,000 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | Support work | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Horses | Alvin, TX | Support work | $10,000 |
| Pequot Library | Southport, CT | Support work | $5,000 |
| Northshore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | Support work | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $280,299 | 39 |
| 2023 | $230,539 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102379
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1925955
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.