The Rust Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6049037 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$381K
Organizations funded109
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,250.
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
78% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fields for Kids | Larchmont, NY | General purpose | $30,500 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | General purpose | $28,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $27,500 |
| Chatham University | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose | $26,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Save a Warrior | Columbus, OH | General purpose | $15,000 |
| St Anthony School Programs | Wexford, PA | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Oncue Theatre Incorporated | Bethesda, MD | General purpose | $11,052 |
| Fox Families Care | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose | $11,000 |
| Genesis of Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Loudoun County | Leesburg, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Clare's Episcopal Church | Ann Arbor, MI | General purpose | $9,000 |
| New Canaan County School | New Canaan, CT | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Murray Avenue PTA Sch00l 18-164 | Larchmont, NY | General purpose | $6,000 |
| St Andrews Episcopal Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose | $5,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Dream Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Topeka, KS | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Philip's by the Sea Episcopal Chapel | Biddeford, ME | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Standing Up to Stigma | Cincinnati, OH | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $3,500 |
| National Ms Society | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Autism Society Central Ohio | Worthington, OH | General purpose | $3,250 |
| Poshard Foundation for Abused Children | Carterville, IL | General purpose | $3,250 |
| American Whitewater | Cullowhee, NC | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Hartsdale, NY | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Hilliard Food Pantry Plus | Hilliard, OH | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Central & Western NY | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Theta Chi at Drake University Hhf | Davenport, IA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Fdn | Murfreesboro, TN | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Carleton College | Northfield, MN | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cripple Creek Presbyterian Church | Readyville, TN | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Listen Community Services | Lebanon, NH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Community Thrift Store | Sharpsburg, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sheldon Calvary Camp | Conneaut, OH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Shelterbox USA | Pasadena, CA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | Wiscasset, ME | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Bowie, MD | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Episcopal Church of the Annunciation | Holmes Beach, FL | General purpose | $1,500 |
| M4k Richmond Inc | Midlothian, VA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| New York State Trooper Foundation | Latham, NY | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Ohio Wildlife Center | Powell, OH | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Oatlands | Leesburg, VA | General purpose | $1,200 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Camphill Village Copake | Copake, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation Lnfc | Leesburg, VA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Va | Fairfax Station, VA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Ellis School | Pittsburgh, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Woodbury | Woodbury, TN | General purpose | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 109 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $381,252 | 109 |
| 2024 | $305,000 | 95 |
| 2023 | $304,000 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103055
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6049037
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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