THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Virginia Beach, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-4359594
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Ruffin Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $234.5K in grants to 53 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE NORFOLK ACADEMY
NORFOLK, VA
$900.5K
44%

THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION.
Cleveland, OH
$300K
15%
VIRGINIA GENTLEMEN FOUNDATION INC
Virginia Beach, VA
$216.3K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Ohio, and California. 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 RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $234 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NORFOLK ACADEMY, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION., and VIRGINIA GENTLEMEN FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RUFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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