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Rugaber Family Fund is a private corporation based in ROANOKE, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Walter F Rugaber Jr. It holds total assets of $3.5M. Annual income is reported at $817K. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2011 to $3.5M 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and Washington. According to available records, Rugaber Family Fund has made 175 grants totaling $540K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $160K and $200K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $200K distributed across 59 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $35K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 69 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Georgia, Washington, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 52 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.
Rugaber Family Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 175 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, GA, WA.
Rugaber Family Fund has distributed a total of $540K across 175 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $35K.
Rugaber Family Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rugaber Family Fund is headquartered in ROANOKE, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher S Rugaber | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sally S Rugaber | V. Pres/Sec/Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark T Rugaber | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie A Rugaber | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Walter F Rugaber | Pres/Treas/Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$194K
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
$3.6M
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
$180K
Contributions
$139K
Net Investment Income
$59K
Distribution Amount
$169K
Total Grants
175
Total Giving
$540K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
69
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Episcopal ChurchCHURCH | Silver Spring, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Agnes Scott CollegeEDUCATION | Decatur, GA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mayberry Presbyterian ChurchRELIGIOUS | Meadows Of Dan, VA | $21K | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway FoundationCONSERVATION | Winston Salem, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Wellesley CollegeEDUCATION | Wellesley, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Cardinal NewsJOURNALISM | Roanoke, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Reynolda House Museum Of American AART EXHIBITS | Winstonsalem, NC | $8K | 2023 |
| Dickinson CollegeEDUCATION | Carlisle, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Smith CollegeEDUCATION | Northampton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Floyd County Humane SocietyANIMAL SERVICES | Floyd, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Roanoke Symphony OrchestraSYMPHONY PERFORMANCE | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Meadows Of Dan Volunteer Fire DeptVOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | Meadows Of Dan, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Vesta Rescue SquadVOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD | Meadows Of Dan, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Floyd Center For The ArtsARTS | Floyd, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Taubman Museum Of ArtART EXHIBITS | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Rke ValleyGENERAL SOCIAL PROGRAMS | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hollins UniversityEDUCATION | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Virginia HumanitiesARTS | Charlotesville, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Bush SchoolEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Roanoke Women'S FoundationWOMEN'S CHARITABLE GIVING | Roanoke, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Unc School Of The Arts FoundationEDUCATION | Winstonsalem, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Uplift NorthwestJOB READINESS | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech FoundationEDUCATION | Blacksburg, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Seattle'S Union Gospel MissionHOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Lambert HouseLGBTQA SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Virginians For The ArtsART EXHIBITS | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Eleanor D Wilson MuseumART EXHIBITS | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy VaCONSERVATION | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| SafetyropeEMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE | Stuart, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Real ChangeHOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Seattle Animal ShelterANIMAL RESCUE | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Caring Hearts Free Clinic Of PatricHEALTHCARE FOR NEEDY | Stuart, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of SwvaEDUCATION & PROF. DEVELOP | Roanoke, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Meadows Of Dan Backpack Relief FundNUTRITION | Meadows Of Dan, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pacific Northwest BalletARTS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| PawsANIMAL PROTECTION | Lynnwood, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Great NorWELFARE | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Seattle Aquarium SocietyANIMAL ENTHUSIASTS | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| People'S Harm Reduction AllianceDRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Animal Welfare League Of ArlingtonANIMAL SHELTERING AND CONTROL | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Classical King Fm 98MUSIC | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| AneraMIDDLE EAST AID & ASSITANCE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Ferrum CollegeEDUCATION | Ferrum, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| New River Land TrustCONSERVATION | Blacksburg, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Patrick County Christmas CheerHOLIDAY DONATIONS | Stuart, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Roanoke CollegeEDUCATION | Salem, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Virginia Public Access ProjectPUBLIC INFORMATION | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Curry CollegeEDUCATION | Milton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Facing HomelessnessWELFARE | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Opera RoanokeARTS | Roanoke, VA | $1K | 2023 |