Esther & Alcide Ruffini Charitable Foundation Tr Ua 5Th B
Invitation OnlyHanover, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3030385 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$114K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hospital | Plymouth, MA | General purposes | $54,200 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General purposes | $34,800 |
| Plymouth Philharmonic | Plymouth, MA | Concert | $10,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society NE Div | Hagerstown, MD | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Scholarship Awards | Plymouth, MA | Scholarship awards | $2,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Inst | Boston, MA | Cancer research & childrens | $2,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy of the South Shore | Quincy, MA | Aid to cerebral palsy | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349100237
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3030385
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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