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The Peter B. and Adeline W. Ruffin Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Virginia, New York, and Indiana. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL
$900K
8%

University of Notre Dame du Lac
$400K
4%
THE TRUSTEES OF MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE
$250K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
58
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$42.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC?
No. PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC give?
PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, New York, and Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $4.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL, University of Notre Dame du Lac, and THE TRUSTEES OF MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC?
PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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