Private foundation · EIN 13-6170484 · New York, New York

Peter B & Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 57 grants paid, $4.6M total, median $40K. 26% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
57
$4.6M
Median grant
$40K
Stays in NY
26%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

57 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The College Foundation of UVACharlottesville, VAUnrestricted$625K
Woodberry Forest SchoolWoodberry Forest, VAUnrestricted$500K
American Red CrossBoone, IAUnrestrictive$500K
Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, INUnrestricted$250K
Thurgood Marshal College FundWashington, DCUnrestrictive$250K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILUnrestrictive$250K
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYUnrestricted$150K
Care USAAtlanta, GAUnrestrictive$150K
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INUnrestricted$100K
FIRST Responders Children's FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$100K
Saint Mary's Scholarship FundNotre Dame, INUnrestrictive$100K
Catholic Charities of NyNew York, NYUnrestrictive$100K
Givewell Top Charities FundOakland, CAUnrestrictive$100K
Father Flanagan's Boys TownBoys Town, NEUnrestrictive$100K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCUnrestrictive$100K
Kerr County Flood Relief FundKerrville, TXUnrestrictive$100K
American Indian College FundDenver, COUnrestricted$75K
Malta House of Good CounselBallston Spa, NYUnrestricted$50K
Ron Johnson Scholar ProgramCharlottesville, VAUnrestricted$50K
GyacVero Beach, FLUnrestricted$50K
Hope for Families CenterVero Beach, FLUnrestricted$50K
Indian River Food BankVero Beach, FLUnrestrictive$50K
Kipp FoundationSan Francisco, CAUnrestrictive$50K
Teach for AmericaBoston, MAUnrestrictive$50K
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCUnrestrictive$50K
United Way of the National Capital AreaWashington, DCUnrestrictive$50K
Folds of HonorOwassa, OKUnrestrictive$50K
Virginia Athletic FoundationCharlottesville, VAUnrestricted$45K
The Elm ProjectStamford, CTUnrestrictive$40K
Kiawah Cares FoundationKiawah Island, SCUnrestricted$35K
SoundwatersStamford, CTUnrestricted$30K
Barrier Island Free ClinicJohns Island, SCUnrestricted$30K
Cornelia Connoly CenterNew York, NYUnrestricted$30K
Saint Ignatius SchoolBronx, NYUnrestricted$30K
Partnership SchoolsNew York, NYUnrestrictive$30K
Covenant HouseTopeka, KSUnrestrictive$30K
Fordham PrepNew York, NYUnrestricted$25K
CitylaxNew York, NYUnrestricted$25K
Friends of Fisher HouseCharleston, SCUnrestricted$25K
Fidelco Guide Dog FoundationBloomfield, CTUnrestricted$25K
Guide Dog Foundation for the BlindSmithtown, NYUnrestricted$25K
Student Sponsor PartnersNew York, NYUnrestricted$20K
Brooklyn Jesuit PrepBrooklyn, NYUnrestricted$20K
Cristo Rey High SchoolNew York, NYUnrestricted$20K
Saint Dominic's Family ServicesBronx, NYUnrestricted$15K
Enviormental Learning CenterVero Beach, FLUnrestricted$10K
Tykes and TeensSturt, FLUnrestrictive$10K
Elizabeth Seton Children CenterYonkers, NYUnrestrictive$10K
Saint Mary's College Madeleva FundNotre Dame, INUnrestrictive$6,000
Vero Beach Art MuseumVero Beach, FLUnrestrictive$5,000
CamphavenVro Beach, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Gyac Youth OrchestraVero Beach, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAUnrestricted$5,000
Bikewalk Indian River County IncVero Beach, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Cleveland Hospital Indian RiverVero Beach, FLUnrestrictive$5,000
Project 100 Vero BeachVero Beach, FLUnrestricted$1,200
Space Coast Symphony OrchestraCocoa, FLUnrestrictive$1,000

By state: Virginia 4 · New York 15 · Iowa 1 · Indiana 4 · District of Columbia 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Peter B & Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of McAnaney, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Peter B & Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Peter B & Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.6M across 57 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Peter B & Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (4 grants), New York (15 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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