Ruesch Family Foundation

EIN 20-1851598 · MI · NTEE T12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$35K Funds in DC, WA, MO +1
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Ruesch Family Foundation based in MI paid 11 grants totaling $658K to 11 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $250K, with a median of $35K. Its largest recipients included GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, MEDSTAR HEALTH, and GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$10,388,088
Giving (latest yr)
$658,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$35K
Recipients
11
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Gonzaga College High School$250,000
  • Medstar Health$100,000
  • Georgetown University$50,000
  • John F Kennedy Center for the Preforming$50,000
  • National Symphony Orchestra$50,000

Where grants went

  • District of Columbia$578,000 · 8 grants
  • Washington$35,000 · 1 grant
  • Missouri$30,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$15,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Gonzaga College High School
Washington, DC
Support of Daily Operations
$250,000
Medstar Health
Washington, DC
Support of Daily Operations
$100,000
National Symphony Orchestra
Washington, DC
Support of Daily Operations
$50,000
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Support of Daily Operations
$50,000
John F Kennedy Center for the Preforming
Washington, DC
Support of Daily Operations
$50,000
White House Historical Association
Washington DC, WA
Support of Daily Operations
$35,000
The Arc Foundation of the United States
Washington, DC
Support of Daily Operations
$35,000
National Catholic Reporter
Kansas City, MO
Support of Daily Operations
$30,000
American Pops Orchestra
Washington, DC
Support of Daily Operations
$25,000
Washington Jesuit Academy
Washington, DC
Support of Daily Operations
$18,000
Potomac Community Resources
Potomac, MD
Support of Daily Operations
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ruesch Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Ruesch Family Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $658K. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $250K (median $35K).

Recent recipients include GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, MEDSTAR HEALTH, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ruesch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Michigan, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ruesch Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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