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Joseph M Ruffin Foundation is a private corporation based in RICHMOND, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Joseph M Ruffin Jr. It holds total assets of $11.4M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. Total assets have grown from $544K in 2013 to $10.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Joseph M Ruffin Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $280K, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has grown from $39K in 2020 to $61K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $130K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $16K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Joseph M Ruffin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA.
Joseph M Ruffin Foundation has distributed a total of $280K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $16K.
Joseph M Ruffin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joseph M Ruffin Foundation is headquartered in RICHMOND, VA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Metz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Betty Enright | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph M Ruffin Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathy Z Rhodes | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy A Summersett | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$94K
Total Assets
$10.1M
Fair Market Value
$10.5M
Net Worth
$10.1M
Grants Paid
$61K
Contributions
$9.1M
Net Investment Income
$73K
Distribution Amount
$219K
Total: $9M
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$280K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$16K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Animal LeagueCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Goochland CaresCHARITABLE | Goochland, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Tri-Hope MinistriesCHARITABLE | Moseley, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Healthy Harvest Food Bank IncCHARITABLE | Warsaw, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Hands Across Mathews InterfaithCHARITABLE | Mathews, VA | $7K | 2023 |
| Journey House Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Montpelier, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rappahannock FoundationCHARITABLE | Kilmarnock, VA | $16K | 2022 |
| Capital Area Rescue Effort (Care)CHARITABLE | Sandston, VA | $16K | 2022 |
| Virginia Living MuseumCHARITABLE | Newport News, VA | $16K | 2022 |
| Character Works IncCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $16K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Richmond VaCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $12K | 2021 |
| Jacobs Ladder IncCHARITABLE | Urbanna, VA | $12K | 2021 |
| Feed More IncCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $12K | 2021 |
| Prevent A Litter Veterinary HospitalCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $9K | 2021 |
| City Singers Children'S ChoirsCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $3K | 2021 |
| Service Dogs Of VaCHARITABLE | Charlottesville, VA | $10K | 2020 |
| Va Association Of ParksCHARITABLE | Norfolk, VA | $10K | 2020 |
| Ask Children Cancer FoundCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2020 |
| St Josephs VillaCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2020 |