Dave G Ruf Jr Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on wildlife conservation, education, healthcare, and community support, reflecting a commitment to environmental sustainability and public well-being. The foundation provides grants to organizations involved in wildlife conservation, educational initiatives, healthcare services, and faith-based ministries. It serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and community service groups, primarily within its home state. The foundation's activities indicate a strong emphasis on enhancing community resources and promoting health and education.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit based in Kansas or the nearby region working in education, wildlife conservation, health, or faith-based community services, with local credibility and capacity to manage mid-range grants.
Good Fit
- • Programs located in Kansas or neighboring states (MO, TN).
- • Work in education, wildlife conservation, healthcare, or local faith-based community services.
- • Established local relationships or introductions to the foundation’s network.
- • Capacity to steward grants in the low-to-mid five-figure range.
Geography
Observed giving is regionally concentrated: the latest year shows grants across three states but with nearly half of the dollars remaining in Kansas.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 12 distinct recipients in the latest year and has funded about 12–15 distinct organizations each year over three years across education, conservation, health and faith-based causes, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation adds new grantees regularly (about five new recipients in the latest year), but the stated 'preselected-only' approach and lack of a public application path mean unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
