RL & DG Tusch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
RL & DG Tusch Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 8 | $959,187 |
| 2024 | $39,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $46,000 | 11 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
RL & DG Tusch Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What RL & DG Tusch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $33,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Texas Land Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uatx | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Lowell Area Historical Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Marcos River Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Texas 4-H | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Texas 4-H | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Texas 4-H | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ada Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hill Country Community Band Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Baxter
- Darlene Tusch
- Robert Tusch
- Nita M Vacek
Questions people ask
Does RL & DG Tusch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RL & DG Tusch Foundation give?
$46,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs RL & DG Tusch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Baxter (Dir), Darlene Tusch (Dir, Sec, Treas), Robert Tusch (Dir, Pres) and Nita M Vacek (Dir).
What does RL & DG Tusch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and youth programs.