Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 88-0321645 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$213K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, NC | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $25,000 |
| The Meadows School | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Rufty Holmes Senior Center | Salisbury, NC | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Shadow Hills Church | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Three Square | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $15,000 |
| City Mission of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Las Vegas Rescue Mission | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Christ in the Smokies | Galinburg, TN | General charitable | $5,000 |
| The Shade Tree | North Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Teach for America | Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Lee's Helping Hands | Henderson, NV | General charitable | $2,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | North Las Vegas, NV | General charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $114,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101557
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0321645
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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