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The Ruffwood Foundation is a private corporation based in ATLANTA, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is John Woodruff. It holds total assets of $28.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have grown from $11K in 2011 to $28.4M 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 Florida, Missouri and California. According to available records, The Ruffwood Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $3.8M, with a median grant of $50K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1M, with an average award of $191K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, Missouri, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 3 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.
The Ruffwood Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, NC, MO.
The Ruffwood Foundation has distributed a total of $3.8M across 20 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $191K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1M.
The Ruffwood Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Ruffwood Foundation is headquartered in ATLANTA, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Woodruff | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alexandra W Woodruff | Committee Membe | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abbey Flaum | Comm. Member | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John W Woodruff | Comm. Member | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles N D'Huyvetter | Comm. Member | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$312K
Total Assets
$28.4M
Fair Market Value
$26.9M
Net Worth
$28.4M
Grants Paid
$265K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.4M
Distribution Amount
$1.3M
Total: $27.1M
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$3.8M
Average Grant
$191K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Clubs Of LanierCharitable | Gainesville, GA | $1M | 2022 |
| Summit Charter School Foundation InCharitable | Cashiers, NC | $500K | 2022 |
| Dawsonville History Museum IncCharitable | Dawsonville, GA | $200K | 2022 |
| Lake Of The Ozarks ShootoutCharitable | Sunrise Beach, MO | $60K | 2022 |
| Camp Twin LakesCharitable | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Jeep Beach IncCharitable | Ormond Beach, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| Great American Boat Parade IncCharitable | Cornelia, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Andee'S ArmyCharitable | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Angels Just 4 Kids IncCharitable | Key West, FL | $7K | 2022 |
| Wings For LifeCharitable | Santa Monica, CA | $2K | 2022 |
ATLANTA, GA
ATLANTA, GA
ATLANTA, GA