Private foundation · EIN 27-3068601 · Florence, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edith Martin Ruggles and Donald F Ruggles 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $24K total, median $1,000. 57% of grants stayed in Alabama. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$24K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in AL
57%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Gordon Ruggles, 125 North Court Street, Florence, Al, 2563833131 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red CrossWashington, DCBenevolent donation$10K
The Meal Barrel ProjectSheffield, ALBenevolent donation$5,000
Sleep in Heavenly PeacePhoenix, AZBenevolent donation$5,000
Christmas for KidsFlorence, ALBenevolent donation$1,000
Omnia Classical SchoolTuscaloosa, ALBenevolent donation$1,000
Christ ChapelFlorence, ALBenevolent donation$1,000
The Center of Anna Maria IslandAnna Maria, FLBenevolent donation$1,000

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Alabama 4 · Arizona 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Edith Martin Ruggles and Donald F Ruggles Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Florence, Alabama, administered in care of Douglas Ruggles, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Edith Martin Ruggles and Donald F Ruggles Charitable Foundation 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 Edith Martin Ruggles and Donald F Ruggles Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $24K across 7 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Edith Martin Ruggles and Donald F Ruggles Charitable Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Alabama (4 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Florence

All in Alabama
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundationsince 2000 Florence, AL $5.6M29 grants · 2025 $15KPreselected only $14M
The Chase and Ashley Anderson Family Foundationsince 2017 Florence, AL $438K23 grants · 2025 $10KPreselected only $5.5M
Joel R Anderson Family Foundationsince 1996 Florence, AL $538K26 grants · 2025 $10KPreselected only $4.9M
Anderson Foundationsince 1991 Florence, AL $25K1 grants · 2025 $25KPreselected only $2.9M
Florence Library Foundation Incsince 2002 Florence, AL $53K1 grants · 2024 $53KPreselected only $2.8M
Terry and Susan Anderson Family Foundationsince 2002 Florence, AL $621K8 grants · 2025 $43KPreselected only $2.3M
Christian Services Foundationsince 1986 Florence, AL $258K13 grants · 2025 $5,000Preselected only $1.5M
Deiberts Rolling Acres Farm Foundationsince 1987 Florence, AL $15K1 grants · 2025 $15KPreselected only $1.4M
Email me matching grants