Private foundation · EIN 22-2624220 · Sarasota, Florida

Ruthanne Koffman Charitable Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $156K total, median $10K. 44% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$156K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Easter SealsWinter Park, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$50K
Urban LeagueNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$50K
West Coast Black TheatreSarasota, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$15K
Camp Sertoma - Boys and Girls Clubs of BinghamtonKirkwood, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$10K
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-ManateeSarasota, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$10K
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$6,000
Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness (chow)Arvada, COTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Lee and Bob Peterson Foundation Dba Sunshine From DarknessSarasota, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Meals on WheelsArlington, VATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000

By state: Florida 4 · New York 3 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Ruthanne Koffman Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, administered in care of Piaker & Lyons Pc, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Ruthanne Koffman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Ruthanne Koffman Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $156K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ruthanne Koffman Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (4 grants), New York (3 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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