W E Ruebush Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 42-6125502 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | W E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O US BANK NA PO BOX 88, WATERLOO IA 507040088 |
| Phone | 3192353282 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM. |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE. |
| Restrictions | STUDENTS IN THE FIELDS OF JOURNALISM, ATHLETICS, AND ANY OTHER FIELDS AS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD. GRANTS ARE MADE TO STUDENTS ATTENDING IRC SEC 170(B)(1)(A)(II) EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WHO ARE PURSUING TRAIN- |
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
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | General operating | $12,000 |
| Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls, IA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | General operating | $6,000 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | General operating | $6,000 |
| Dmacc | Ankeny, IA | General operating | $3,000 |
| University of South Florida | Atlanta, GA | General operating | $3,000 |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Iona University | New Rochelle, NY | General operating | $3,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General operating | $3,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Central College | Pella, IA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, IA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Alabama A&m University | Normal, AL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College | Ankeny, IA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Towson University | Towson, MD | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $3,000 |
| Tusculum University | Greeneville, TN | General operating | $3,000 |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Spring Hill College | Mobile, AL | General operating | $3,000 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | General operating | $3,000 |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $58,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502699349101200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6125502
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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