Private foundation · EIN 43-6929733

Harry L Rust & Helen M Rust Charitable Foundation

Accepts applications

Kansas City, MO

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2026-03-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202612179349100011
Total assets (EOY)$4,600,545
Grants paid$312,000
Typical (median) grant$20,000
Grants listed15
Giving in home state (MO)25%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K0
$5K–$25K10
$25K–$100K5
$100K+0

Smallest $12,000 · Largest $25,000

Geographic focus

CA
46%
MO
25%
CT
13%
NC
8%
KS
8%

Common purposes

useddiscretionboarddirectorstrusteestheyoperationsliteracyeducationdurhamcentercollegecareerreadinessfirst

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$270,000$4,825,18914
2024$292,000$4,773,52617
2025$312,000$4,600,54515

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactMICHELLE MORRIS - COMMERCE TRUST
Address1000 WALNUT STREET BB16-2, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106
Phone8162348812
Form & materialsAPPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. CALL FOR GUIDELINES.
DeadlinesPROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO FOUNDATION'S MEETING.
RestrictionsNONE

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Durham Literacy Center IncDURHAM, NCDURHAM LITERACY CENTER COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM$25,000
First Place For YouthOAKLAND, CAMY FIRST PLACE$25,000
Insight HousingBERKELEY, CAUSED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATIONS$25,000
Shawnee Mission Meals On WheelsOVERLAND PARK, KSUSED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATIONS$25,000
American National Red Cross (Greater Kansas City)KANSAS CITY, MODISASTER RELIEF$25,000
East Bay Community Law CenterBERKELEY, CAEDUCATION DEFENSE AND JUSTICE FOR YOUTH (EDJY) PROGRAM$20,000
Habitat For Humanity Of Kansas CityKANSAS CITY, MONEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT$20,000
Harvesters-The Community Food NetworkKANSAS CITY, MOFEEDING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS ACROSS OUR REGION$20,000
Inspirica IncSTAMFORD, CTEMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, & FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT [EEFE] PROGRAM$20,000
Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport IncorporatedBRIDGEPORT, CTLITERACY & LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM FOR WOMEN$20,000
The Alameda County Community Food BankOAKLAND, CAUSED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATIONS$20,000
Children Rising IncOAKLAND, CAFAMILYBRIDGE$20,000
Fred Finch Youth CenterOAKLAND, CACULTIVATING HOLISTIC WELLNESS$20,000
A Safe PlaceOAKLAND, CAUSED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATIONS$15,000
Saint Lukes FoundationKANSAS CITY, MOAWARE360 SOLUTION (ALERT GPS)$12,000
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