AI Summary
The Joseph M Ruffin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants solely by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $245,000 across 42 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TUCKAHOE VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC
$51.3K
9%
Jacob's Ladder Inc
$51.1K
9%
HOUSING FAMILIES FIRST
$50K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$4.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION give?
THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia. 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 THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,235. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $245 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include TUCKAHOE VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC, Jacob's Ladder Inc, and HOUSING FAMILIES FIRST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION?
THE JOSEPH M RUFFIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.