Mr and Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mr and Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation is a private foundation in Willis, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$48.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
42% 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 | $2.0 million | 44 | $43.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 49 | $44.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 62 | $48.8 million |
How to apply
Mr and Mrs Nelson Rusche 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 Mr and Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 57 | $2.2 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Central Texas | Pathways to Opportunity Campaign | $250,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series | $225,000 |
| The Seton Fund | Women First Campaign & Dell Seton | $225,000 |
| The SAFE Alliance | General Support and The Sasha | $120,000 |
| Creative Action | Community Arts Collaborative | $100,000 |
| Snowdrop Foundation Inc | General Support | $100,000 |
| Sustainable Food Center | General Support | $100,000 |
| Camp for All | Blazing New Trails Capital Campaign | $75,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Houston | Downtown Campus Maintenance | $75,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Central Texas | General Support | $50,000 |
| DePelchin Children's Center | General Support | $50,000 |
| Fertility Foundation of Texas | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas | Expansion Campaign | $50,000 |
| Austin Christian Educational Foundation | General Support | $40,000 |
| The Council on Recovery | General Support | $40,000 |
| Austin Ed Fund | General Support | $35,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps | General Support | $35,000 |
| Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin | Charitable Assistance Program | $35,000 |
| Any Baby Can | General Support | $30,000 |
| Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Inc | General Support | $30,000 |
| SEARCH Homeless Services | General Support | $30,000 |
| Lake Conroe Association | General Support | $27,750 |
| Austin Child Guidance Center | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hand to Hold | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lirios Pediatrics | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lowe Syndrome Association Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Austin Angels | General Support | $20,000 |
| Tourette Association of America - Texas Chapter | General Support | $20,000 |
| Youth Justice Alliance | General Support | $20,000 |
| Austin Together | General Support | $15,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | General Support | $15,000 |
| Foster Angels of Central Texas | General Support | $15,000 |
| House of Peace | General Support | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas | General Support | $15,000 |
| Montgomery County Food Bank | General Support | $15,000 |
| Regional East Texas Food Bank | General Support | $15,000 |
| SIRE Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| CASA of Deep East Texas | General Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne R Jefferys
- Holly Michele Rosas
- Jordan Jefferys Hatfield
Questions people ask
Does Mr and Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mr and Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Mr and Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne R Jefferys (President/Treasurer), Holly Michele Rosas (Exec Director/VP/Sec/Director) and Jordan Jefferys Hatfield (Vice President/Director).
What does Mr and Mrs Nelson Rusche Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.