Rucker-Donnell Foundation
Accepts applications
Rucker-Donnell Foundation is a private foundation in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $494,100 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$494,100
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $784,550 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 14 | $21.3 million |
| 2024 | $784,550 | 8 | $20.5 million |
| 2025 | $494,100 | 16 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rick Mansfield 110 S Maple St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 890-5700 |
| What to submit | No form is required but in the request the charitable organization must outline the request for contributions and the intended use of the funds. |
| Restrictions | Must be used for the benefit of a charitable organization. |
What Rucker-Donnell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | $266,100 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Road Baptist Church | Charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Brooklink | Charitable gift | $75,000 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Charitable gift | $53,000 |
| Cannon County Arts Center | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Salem United Methodist Church | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| St Peters | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Standing Stone Ministry | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| International Needs | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| A Gathering of Friends | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Search Ministries | Charitable gift | $8,000 |
| Archie's Promise Ministries | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| Ascension STRH Foundation | Charitable gift | $3,100 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Special Kids | Charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Insight Counseling Centers | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Redeemer Classical Academy | Charitable gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick G Mansfield
- William E Rowland
- J Kent Burklow
Questions people ask
Does Rucker-Donnell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rucker-Donnell Foundation give?
$494,100 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Rucker-Donnell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rick G Mansfield (Trustee), William E Rowland (Trustee) and J Kent Burklow (Trustee).
What does Rucker-Donnell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.