Private foundation · Kansas City, MO

Harry L Rust & Helen M Rust Charitable

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Typical grant size
$15K $16K $20K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
63
Repeat grantees
11
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesPROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO FOUNDATION'S MEETING.
ContactMICHELLE MORRIS - COMMERCE TRUST · 8162348812
MaterialsAPPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. CALL FOR GUIDELINES.
RestrictionsNONE

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Commerce Bank Investment
CO-TRUSTEE
$40K
Commerce Bank Charity
CO-TRUSTEE
$11K
Adam Rust
CO-TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
6.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
87
Total grants awarded
$1.4M
Total amount
$16K
Average grant
$25K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$292K
17 grants
2023
$270K
14 grants
2022
$286K
18 grants
2021
$82K
6 grants
2020
$255K
16 grants
2019
$204K
16 grants

Top recipients

3 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$58K
2 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$42K
2 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$40K
2 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$38K
2 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$36K
2 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$33K
2 grants · MO · ≈ likely match
$33K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$33K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$30K
2 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$25K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Catholic Charities of Kc-st Joseph Inc
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
MO · TY 2024
$25K
Cornerstones of Care
USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT
MO · TY 2024
$20K
Childrens Mercy Hospital
SUMMER TRAINING IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH (STAR) 2.0
MO · TY 2024
$20K
Student U
USED FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES
NC · TY 2024
$20K
Kansas City Dream Center Co
KANSAS CITY DREAM CENTER TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER
KS · TY 2024
$20K
Levelup Kids Inc
FREE DENTAL AND VISION CARE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN
MO · TY 2024
$20K
The Friends of the Oakland Public Library
CHILDREN'S LITERACY PROGRAMMING
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry
FAMILY EMPOWERMENT CONTINUUM
MO · TY 2024
$20K
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
PROJECT RESCUE
CT · TY 2024
$20K
Planned Parenthood Great Plains
EXPANDING SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE (SRH) ACCESS ACROSS KANSAS CITY
KS · TY 2024
$20K
Adam J Lewis Academy Inc
USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT
CT · TY 2024
$18K
Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City
PROJECT STEAM
MO · TY 2024
$15K
Kc Common Good Inc
KC 360 AND VILLAGE INITIATIVE: IMPROVING SAFETY AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY
MO · TY 2024
$15K
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE
MO · TY 2024
$15K
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Inc
HAPPY, HEALTHY KANSAS CITY CAMPERS
KS · TY 2024
$12K
Camp Claire Inc
ELECTRICAL CODE UPGRADES/IMPROVEMENTS
CT · TY 2024
$10K
Piedmont Educational Foundation
PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EXCELLENCE
CA · TY 2024
$2K
Insight Housing
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Contra Costa Crisis Center
HOMELESS FOLLOW-UP PROJECT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Monument Crisis Center
FEEDING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Harvesters-the Community Food Network
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MO · TY 2023
$25K
Book Harvest
WITH LITERACY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
NC · TY 2023
$25K
Nourish Bridgeport Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CT · TY 2023
$25K
Shawnee Mission Meals on Wheels
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
KS · TY 2023
$20K
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT
MO · TY 2023
$20K
Carolina Public Press
ACCESS TO WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE
NC · TY 2023
$20K
Cornerstone Community Developement
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
IL · TY 2023
$18K
East Bay Community Law Center
EDUCATION, DEFENSE & JUSTICE FOR YOUTH (EDJY)
CA · TY 2023
$15K
Minddrive Incorporated
STEM PROGRAMS
MO · TY 2023
$15K
Notre Dame de Sion School
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM
MO · TY 2023
$10K
Piedmont Educational Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CA · TY 2023
$2K
Loved Twice
WAREHOUSE RENTAL & PURCHASE OF 15,000 GARMETS OF BABY CLOTHING FOR NEWBORNS-IN-NEED
MO · TY 2022
$24K
El Futuro
CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR INCREASED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR NC'S LATINO FAMILIES
NC · TY 2022
$20K
Durham Literacy Center Inc
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS FOR LITERACY STUDENTS
NC · TY 2022
$20K
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
GENERAL OPERATIONS
CA · TY 2022
$20K
Levelup Kids Inc
ACCESSIBLE DENTAL & VISION CARE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN
MO · TY 2022
$18K
Forget Me Not Children Services
WORK-READINESS TEEN MENTORING PROGRAM
CA · TY 2022
$18K
Bay Area Young Survivors Bays Inc
BASIC NEEDS TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS & RUN OUR NON-PROFIT
CA · TY 2022
$15K
American Journalism Project
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT - SUCCESS PARTNER PROGRAM
DC · TY 2022
$15K
The Alameda County Community Food Bank
GENERAL OPERATINGS
CA · TY 2022
$15K
Lend a Hand Foundation
AFTER SCHOOL SNACKS PILOT
CA · TY 2022
$15K
The Berkeley Chess School
FRONT ENTERANCE RENOVATION FOR ADA LIFT & FIRE SAFETY
CA · TY 2022
$15K
Samuel U Rodgers Health Center Inc
HEALTHY MOTHERS AND BABIES
MO · TY 2022
$15K
Cornerstones of Care Ozanam Campus
GENERAL OPERATIONS
MO · TY 2022
$15K
Mercy Learning Center
LITERACY AND LIFE SKILLS PART-TIME PROGRAM
MO · TY 2022
$15K
Cycles of Change
GENERAL OPERATIONS
CA · TY 2022
$15K
Inspirica Inc
JUMPSTART CAREER PROGRAM
CT · TY 2022
$15K
Kidznotes
GENERAL OPERATIONS
NC · TY 2022
$15K
Piedmont Educational Foundation
GENERAL OPERATIONS
CA · TY 2022
$2K
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry
FAMILY EMPOWERMENT CONTINUUM
MO · TY 2021
$20K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.