The Ruffin Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-4359594
Foundation Overview
Based in Virginia Beach, VA, The Ruffin Family Foundation has awarded 199 grants totaling $2,044,739 to organizations in Virginia, New York and 19 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $200,000, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,044,739
Total Assets
$594,532
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 53%
10 of 19 recipients (53%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Virginia
74% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Virginia Beach (61%), Norfolk (16%), Suffolk (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+16%
Stable funding levels with 16% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Ruffin Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | $3,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives Free Of Cardiovascular Diseases And Strokes | 2024 |
| Fact | $13,309 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Humane Farming And Food Safety | 2024 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2024 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $100,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Vb Court Appointed Special Advocates | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Recruits, Trains And Supervises Competent Volunteers Dedicated To Advocating For The Needs Of Abused And Neglected Children Currently In Court Proceedings. | 2024 |
| Vibe Creative District | $2,700 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Virginia Aquarium Foundation | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Inspire Conservation Of The Marine Environment Through Education, Research And Sustainable Practices | 2024 |
| World Wide Women Group | $250 | Suffolk, VA, US | To Provide A Safe Home For Women Of All Races | 2024 |
| Proverbs 31 Ministries | $265 | Matthews, NC, US | General Support In Memory Of Lisa Robertson | 2024 |
| Chick's For Charity | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Blackwater Baptist Church | $250 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | General Support In Memory Of Vivian Doummar | 2024 |
| Baylake Pines Methodist Church | $250 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Corolla Wild Horse Fund | $516 | Corolla, NC, US | General Support In Memory Of Billy Malbon | 2024 |
| Charles Barker's Champions For Kids | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Lift Fitness Foundation | $173 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Empower Vulnerable Communities By Providing The Tools They Need For Sustainable Change. | 2024 |
| Equi-kids | $3,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hospice House Of Hampton Roads | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Provide Compassionate Respite And End-of-life Care In A Dedicated, Community-focused Environment | 2024 |
| Uncommon Schools | $500 | New York, NY, US | Operates Outstanding Urban Public Schools That Close The Opportunity Gap And Prepare Students From Low-income Communities To Graduate From College | 2024 |
| American Heart Association | $3,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives Fee Of Cardiovascular Diseases And Strokes | 2023 |
| Cancer Research Institute | $258 | New York, NY, US | Dedicated To Providing Free, Professional Support Services Including Case Management, Counseling, Support Groups, Educational Workshops, Publications And Financial Assistance To Anyone Affected By Cancer | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Schools Educational Foundatoin | $500 | Chesapeake, VA, US | To Promotion Their Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Chkd - Lighting The Way | $1,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | It's A Brewtiful Day For Chkd - Sponsorship (Per Dare) | 2023 |
| Fact | $11,010 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Humane Farming And Food Safety | 2023 |
| Fight Cf Foundation | $2,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Promote Their Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,500 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2023 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $200,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Ddx3x Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Untamed Spirit Therapeutic Program | $1,000 | Va Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vb Court Appointed Special Advocates | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Recruits, Trains And Supervises Competent Volunteers Dedicated To Advocating For The Needs Of Abused And Neglected Children Currently In Court Proceedings. | 2023 |
| Vibe Creative District | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Aquarium Foundation | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Inspire Conservation Of The Marine Environment Through Education, Research And Sustainable Practices | 2023 |
| Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundatoin | $1,030 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support An Independent And Vital Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue System | 2023 |
| Virginia Beach Spca | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support In Memory Of Jack Adams | 2023 |
| Virginia Gentleman Foundation | $6,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| World Wide Women Group | $250 | Suffolk, VA, US | To Provide Safe Home For Women Of All Races | 2023 |
| Wreaths Across America | $1,000 | Portsmouth, VA, US | To Place Wreaths On Individual Veterans' Graves In Over 1,400 Locations Throughout The U.s., With Ceremonies At Sea, And At Each Of The National Cemeteries On Foreign Soil. | 2023 |
| An Achievable Dream | $2,500 | Newport News, VA, US | To Help Develop Independent, Productive Citizens Through A Social, Academic, And Moral Education. | 2023 |
| New Kent Humane Society | $260 | Providence Forge, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| 31 Heroes | $1,700 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Sam Day | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives, Free Of Cardiovascular Deseases And Stroke | 2022 |
| Aspen Hope Center | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | To Provide A Specific Array Of Services That Were Designed To Decrease The Stress Of Navigating The Convoluted System Of Mental Health | 2022 |
| Baylake Pines Methodist Church | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Champions For Kids | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Provide Kids In The Community With The Resources They Need To Thrive. | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters | $1,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Promote Superior Pediatric Wellness Through Dedicated Volunteerism In Partnership With Children's Health System. | 2022 |
| Club Blue Of The Hampton Roads | $5,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cots | $500 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Equi Kids Therapeutic | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Provide, Promote And Support Equine Assisted Activities For Individuals Who Have Mental, Physical, Emotional, Social Or Learning Disabling Conditions. | 2022 |
| Fact | $11,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Humane Farming And Food Safety | 2022 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2022 |
| Risevb | $1,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Program Initiatives To Enact Meaningful Change For The People, Animals, And Overall Environment Of The Tidewater Area | 2022 |
| River Ellis Foundation | $1,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Als Association Greater New York Chapter | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Chinese Community Associtation | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Small Cell Ovarian Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Draper, UT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Virginia Tech Foundation | $5,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Aquarium Foundation | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Inspire Conservation Of The Marine Environment Through Education, Research And Sustainable Practices | 2022 |
| Virginia Beach United Methodist Church | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Wide Women Group | $250 | Suffolk, VA, US | To Provide Safe Home For Women Of All Races | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America | $1,000 | Portsmouth, VA, US | To Place Wreaths On Individual Veterans' Graves In Over 1,400 Locations Throughout The U.s., With Ceremonies At Sea, And At Each Of The National Cemeteries On Foreign Soil. | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives, Free Of Cardiovascular Deseases And Stroke | 2022 |
| Aspen Hope Center | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | To Provide A Specific Array Of Services That Were Designed To Decrease The Stress Of Navigating The Convoluted System Of Mental Health | 2022 |
| Baylake Pines Methodist Church | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Champions For Kids | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Provide Kids In The Community With The Resources They Need To Thrive. | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters | $1,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Promote Superior Pediatric Wellness Through Dedicated Volunteerism In Partnership With Children's Health System. | 2022 |
| Club Blue Of The Hampton Roads | $5,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cots | $500 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Equi Kids Therapeutic | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Provide, Promote And Support Equine Assisted Activities For Individuals Who Have Mental, Physical, Emotional, Social Or Learning Disabling Conditions. | 2022 |
| Fact | $11,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Humane Farming And Food Safety | 2022 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2022 |
| Risevb | $1,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Program Initiatives To Enact Meaningful Change For The People, Animals, And Overall Environment Of The Tidewater Area | 2022 |
| River Ellis Foundation | $1,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Als Association Greater New York Chapter | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Chinese Community Associtation | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Small Cell Ovarian Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Draper, UT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Virginia Tech Foundation | $5,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Aquarium Foundation | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Inspire Conservation Of The Marine Environment Through Education, Research And Sustainable Practices | 2022 |
| Virginia Beach United Methodist Church | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Wide Women Group | $250 | Suffolk, VA, US | To Provide Safe Home For Women Of All Races | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America | $1,000 | Portsmouth, VA, US | To Place Wreaths On Individual Veterans' Graves In Over 1,400 Locations Throughout The U.s., With Ceremonies At Sea, And At Each Of The National Cemeteries On Foreign Soil. | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives, Free Of Cardiovascular Deseases And Stroke | 2022 |
| Aspen Hope Center | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | To Provide A Specific Array Of Services That Were Designed To Decrease The Stress Of Navigating The Convoluted System Of Mental Health | 2022 |
| Baylake Pines Methodist Church | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Champions For Kids | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Provide Kids In The Community With The Resources They Need To Thrive. | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters | $1,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Promote Superior Pediatric Wellness Through Dedicated Volunteerism In Partnership With Children's Health System. | 2022 |
| Club Blue Of The Hampton Roads | $5,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cots | $500 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Equi Kids Therapeutic | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Provide, Promote And Support Equine Assisted Activities For Individuals Who Have Mental, Physical, Emotional, Social Or Learning Disabling Conditions. | 2022 |
| Fact | $11,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Humane Farming And Food Safety | 2022 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2022 |
| Risevb | $1,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Program Initiatives To Enact Meaningful Change For The People, Animals, And Overall Environment Of The Tidewater Area | 2022 |
| River Ellis Foundation | $1,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Als Association Greater New York Chapter | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Chinese Community Associtation | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Small Cell Ovarian Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Draper, UT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Virginia Tech Foundation | $5,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Aquarium Foundation | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Inspire Conservation Of The Marine Environment Through Education, Research And Sustainable Practices | 2022 |
| Virginia Beach United Methodist Church | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Wide Women Group | $250 | Suffolk, VA, US | To Provide Safe Home For Women Of All Races | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America | $1,000 | Portsmouth, VA, US | To Place Wreaths On Individual Veterans' Graves In Over 1,400 Locations Throughout The U.s., With Ceremonies At Sea, And At Each Of The National Cemeteries On Foreign Soil. | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives, Free Of Cardiovascular Deseases And Stroke | 2021 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $250 | New York, NY, US | Dedicated To Preventing Animal Cruelty | 2021 |
| An Acheivable Dream | $30,000 | Newport News, VA, US | To Help Develop Independent, Productive Citizens Through A Social, Academic, And Moral Education. | 2021 |
| Cancer Care Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Dedicated To Providing Free, Professional Support Services Including Case Management, Counseling, Support Groups, Educational Workshops, Publications And Financial Assistance To Anyone Affected By Cancer | 2021 |
| Champions For Kids | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Provide Kids In The Community With The Resources They Need To Thrive. | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters | $500 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Promote Superior Pediatric Wellness Through Dedicated Volunteerism In Partnership With Children's Health System. | 2021 |
| Cycle For Survival | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Research At The World's Oldest And Largest Cancer Center | 2021 |
| Dr James Harris Fund | $500 | Wichita, KS, US | Support Ablah Library At Wsu | 2021 |
| Equi Kids Therapeutic | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Provide, Promote And Support Equine Assisted Activities For Individuals Who Have Mental, Physical, Emotional, Social Or Learning Disabling Conditions. | 2021 |
| Go Fund Me Miss Liz & Sawyer Relief Fund | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Raise Money For Sawyer Noble | 2021 |
| Hola | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Empower Orphaned And Abandoned Children In Latin America Through Building Structures, Essential Needs, Financial Aid, Educational, Vocational, And Social Support, And Relationships Within The Community, Enabling Hope For The Hopeless. | 2021 |
| Hope And Dreams For Als | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Our Hope Is To Raise Awareness About This 100-year Old Disease That Has No Treatment Or Cure; To Be Able To Give Quilts To Very Ill, Often Lonely And Isolated Als Patients | 2021 |
| Leanne Dungan Fund | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Access And Opportunities For Everybody In Our Communityand Beyondto Experience, Participate In, And Express Themselves Through The Performing Arts. | 2021 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2021 |
| Norfolk Collegiate | $1,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | For Educational Pruposes | 2021 |
| Orion Hunter Elite Fastpitch | $250 | Chesapeake, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Risevb | $1,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Program Initiatives To Enact Meaningful Change For The People, Animals, And Overall Environment Of The Tidewater Area | 2021 |
| St Mary's School | $250 | Richmond, VA, US | For Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Sugar Plum Inc | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Provide Job Skills Training For Individuals With Disabilities | 2021 |
| The Gleason Initiative Foundation | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Help Raise Public Awareness Toward Als. | 2021 |
| Vb Court Appointed Special Advocates | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Recruits, Trains And Supervises Competent Volunteers Dedicated To Advocating For The Needs Of Abused And Neglected Children Currently In Court Proceedings. | 2021 |
| Virginia Aquarium Foundation | $1,250 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Inspire Conservation Of The Marine Environment Through Education, Research And Sustainable Practices | 2021 |
| Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation | $408 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support An Independent And Vital Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue System | 2021 |
| World Wide Women Group | $250 | Suffolk, VA, US | To Provide Safe Home For Women Of All Races | 2021 |
| Wreaths Across America | $1,000 | Portsmouth, VA, US | To Place Wreaths On Individual Veterans' Graves In Over 1,400 Locations Throughout The U.s., With Ceremonies At Sea, And At Each Of The National Cemeteries On Foreign Soil. | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $2,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives, Free Of Cardiovascular Deseases And Stroke | 2020 |
| An Acheivable Dream | $30,000 | Newport News, VA, US | To Help Develop Independent, Productive Citizens Through A Social, Academic, And Moral Education. | 2020 |
| Aspen Hope Center | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | To Provide A Specific Array Of Services That Were Designed To Decrease The Stress Of Navigating The Convoluted System Of Mental Health | 2020 |
| Champions For Kids | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Provide Kids In The Community With The Resources They Need To Thrive. | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters | $500 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Promote Superior Pediatric Wellness Through Dedicated Volunteerism In Partnership With Children's Health System. | 2020 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | $250 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Funding Research With The Highest Probability Of Preventing, Slowing Or Reversing Alzheimer's Disease. | 2020 |
| Fact | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Humane Farming And Food Safety | 2020 |
| Go Fund Me - Greg O'brien Fund | $2,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | To Raise Money For Greg O'brien | 2020 |
| Hope House Foundation | $1,026 | Norfolk, VA, US | Rovides Services To Adults With Developmental Disabilities Exclusively In Their Own Homes Or Apartments | 2020 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2020 |
| Risevb | $2,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Program Initiatives To Enact Meaningful Change For The People, Animals, And Overall Environment Of The Tidewater Area | 2020 |
| Stand Up For Kids Hampton Roads | $250 | Decatur, GA, US | Empower Homeless And At-risk Youth Toward Lifelong Personal Growth, And To Create In These Youth A Sincere Belief In Themselves Through Open, Straightforward Counseling, Mentoring, And Life-skills Training. | 2020 |
| Stop Abuse | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Through Education, Detection And Referral. | 2020 |
| Thankful Today Charity For Nurses | $250 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Promoting A Mindset Of Gratitude To Create A Sustainable, Equitable And Happier World | 2020 |
| Tidewater Council Bsa | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Provides Programs For Young People In The Tidewater Are | 2020 |
| University Of Virginia | $25,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2020 |
| Vb Court Appointed Special Advocates | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Recruits, Trains And Supervises Competent Volunteers Dedicated To Advocating For The Needs Of Abused And Neglected Children Currently In Court Proceedings. | 2020 |
| Virginia Gentlemen Foundation | $60,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| World Wide Women Group | $200 | Suffolk, VA, US | To Provide Safe Home For Women Of All Races | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $150 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Free The World From Cancer | 2018 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives, Free Of Cardiovascular Deseases And Stroke | 2018 |
| An Acheivable Dream | $30,000 | Newport News, VA, US | To Help Develop Independent, Productive Citizens Through A Social, Academic, And Moral Education. | 2018 |
| Chicks For Charity | $100 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Raise Community Awareness Through Uniting People From All Walks Of Life | 2018 |
| Cycle For Survival | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Research At The World's Oldest And Largest Cancer Center | 2018 |
| Dementia Society | $100 | Doylestown, PA, US | To Educate Of Significantly Raise Awareness To The Spectrum Of Conditions Collectively Known As Dementia | 2018 |
| Equi Kids Therapeutic | $5,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Provide, Promote And Support Equine Assisted Activities For Individuals Who Have Mental, Physical, Emotional, Social Or Learning Disabling Conditions. | 2018 |
| Fact | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Humane Farming And Food Safety | 2018 |
| Hola | $2,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Empower Orphaned And Abandoned Children In Latin America Through Building Structures, Essential Needs, Financial Aid, Educational, Vocational, And Social Support, And Relationships Within The Community, Enabling Hope For The Hopeless. | 2018 |
| National Stroke Association | $250 | Dallas, TX, US | To Provide Resources And Education To Stroke Survivors, Victims And Caregivers | 2018 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2018 |
| Risevb | $1,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Program Initiatives To Enact Meaningful Change For The People, Animals, And Overall Environment Of The Tidewater Area | 2018 |
| Sugar Plum Inc | $350 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Provide Job Skills Training For Individuals With Disabilities | 2018 |
| The Ddx3x Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DC, US | To Find A Cure For Ddx3x Gene Mutations | 2018 |
| The Gleason Initiative Foundation | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Help Raise Public Awareness Toward Als. | 2018 |
| University Of Virginia | $25,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2018 |
| Virginia Aquarium Foundation | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Inspire Conservation Of The Marine Environment Through Education, Research And Sustainable Practices | 2018 |
| Virginia Beach Casa | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Train And Support Volunteers To Advocate For Child Victims Of Abuse And Neglect Who Are Too Young To Speak For Themselves During The Complicated Maze Of Legal Proceedings. | 2018 |
| Virginia Gentlemen Foundation | $50,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2018 |
| World Wide Women Group | $200 | Suffolk, VA, US | To Provide Safe Home For Women Of All Races | 2018 |
| Worldvision | $250 | Federal Way, WA, US | To Support Programs Benefitting Children, Families And Communities In Need | 2018 |
| Wreaths Across America | $255 | Portsmouth, VA, US | To Place Wreaths On Individual Veterans' Graves In Over 1,400 Locations Throughout The U.s., With Ceremonies At Sea, And At Each Of The National Cemeteries On Foreign Soil. | 2018 |
| American Heart Assocaition | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives, Free Of Cardiovascular Deseases And Stroke | 2017 |
| An Acheivable Dream | $31,200 | Newport News, VA, US | To Help Develop Independent, Productive Citizens Through A Social, Academic, And Moral Education. | 2017 |
| Champions For Kids | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Provide Kids In The Community With The Resources They Need To Thrive. | 2017 |
| Equi Kids Therapeutic | $10,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Provide, Promote And Support Equine Assisted Activities For Individuals Who Have Mental, Physical, Emotional, Social Or Learning Disabling Conditions. | 2017 |
| Fact | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Humane Farming And Food Safety | 2017 |
| Fap | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Make Disciples Of Jesus Christ For The Transformation Of The World. | 2017 |
| Guiding Eyes For The Blind | $500 | Yorktown Heights, NY, US | To Provide Superbly Bred And Trained Guide Dogs To Men And Women Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired. | 2017 |
| Hola | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Empower Orphaned And Abandoned Children In Latin America Through Building Structures, Essential Needs, Financial Aid, Educational, Vocational, And Social Support, And Relationships Within The Community, Enabling Hope For The Hopeless. | 2017 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2017 |
| The Greater Houston Community Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Help Donors Create Lasting Legacies And Meaningful Impact. Through The Vision And Generosity Of Our Donors, We Are One Of The Largest Grant Makers In The Region. | 2017 |
| The Samaritan House | $1,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Foster Personal Safety, Growth And Self-sufficiency In Adults And Their Children Through The Freedom From Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking And Homelessness. | 2017 |
| University Of Virginia | $25,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2017 |
| Virginia Beach Casa | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Train And Support Volunteers To Advocate For Child Victims Of Abuse And Neglect Who Are Too Young To Speak For Themselves During The Complicated Maze Of Legal Proceedings. | 2017 |
| Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation | $5,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support An Independent And Vital Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue System | 2017 |
| Virginia Gentlemen Foundation | $50,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2017 |
| We Are Vb | $2,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Build A Virginia Beach Community Where Kindness Matters. | 2017 |
| World Wide Women Group | $200 | Suffolk, VA, US | To Provide Safe Home For Women Of All Races | 2017 |
| Wreaths Across America | $250 | Portsmouth, VA, US | To Place Wreaths On Individual Veterans' Graves In Over 1,400 Locations Throughout The U.s., With Ceremonies At Sea, And At Each Of The National Cemeteries On Foreign Soil. | 2017 |
| American Heart Assocaition | $2,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Build Healthier Lives, Free Of Cardiovascular Deseases And Stroke | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daugher | $1,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Support Children's Healthcare Services | 2016 |
| Cycle For Life | $250 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Help Cure Cystic Fibrosis And Provide Help People With Disease | 2016 |
| Equi Kids Therapeutic | $8,004 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Provide, Promote And Support Equine Assisted Activities For Individuals Who Have Mental, Physical, Emotional, Social Or Learning Disabling Conditions. | 2016 |
| Fact | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Humane Farming And Food Safety | 2016 |
| Leslie Green | $8,125 | Andros, N/A, BF | To Help Restart Business | 2016 |
| Norfolk Academy | $100,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2016 |
| Pete Smith | $500 | Cape May, NJ, US | To Help Pay For Medical Expenses | 2016 |
| Sugar Plum Bakery | $500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Help Pay For The Service Dog | 2016 |
| The Up Center | $250 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Protect Children, Strengthen Families, Empower People In Crisis | 2016 |
| University Of Virginia | $25,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Provide Education | 2016 |
| Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support An Independent And Vital Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue System | 2016 |
| Virginia Eye Foundation | $1,500 | Norfolk, VA, US | To Support Medical Research | 2016 |
| Virginia Gentlemen Foundation | $50,250 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support Organization's Mission | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Ruffin Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 47-4359594 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 300 32ND STREET SUITE 301 Virginia Beach, VA 23451-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Ruffin Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
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Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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