Private foundation · Milwaukee, WI
W E Ruebush Foundation
Typical grant size
$3K – $3K – $4K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
43
Repeat grantees
27
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF
DeadlinesNO SPECIFIC DEADLINE.
ContactW E RUEBUSH FOUNDATION · 3192353282
MaterialsNO SPECIFIC FORM.
RestrictionsSTUDENTS 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-
Leadership · from 2023 990-PF
Scott R Nelson
DIRECTOR
Joy Franckowiak
DIRECTOR/TREASURER
Michael Feinberg
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
John Aldrich
DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
Joy Franckowiack
DIRECTOR/TREASURER
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2023
4.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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Total grants awarded
$611K
Total amount
$4K
Average grant
$30K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
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
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.