J D Ruffolo Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderEvansville, Indiana · EIN 26-1604672 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROB KRUSE |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 E BERRY ST, FORT WAYNE IN 46802 |
| Phone | 2603106654 |
| ROB.KRUSE@1834.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO APPLICATION FORM REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE NOTED |
| Restrictions | NONE NOTED |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University School of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 2024 gift | $10,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church | Fort Wayne, IN | 2024 gift | $2,000 |
| Pfw Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson | Houston, TX | Memorial gift | $2,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | Fort Wayne, IN | 2024 gift | $2,000 |
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | 2024 gift | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543509349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1604672
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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