Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 47-1441687 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$88K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$293K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,850 and $7,500.
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
11% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support. | $22,500 |
| Wewoka Public Schools | Wewoka, OK | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| American Red Cross - Tiffany Circle | Washington, DC | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Okc Museum of Art | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support | $8,000 |
| Painted Sky Opera | Edmond, OK | Financial support | $7,500 |
| Positive Tomorrows | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Allied Arts | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support. | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma City Ballet | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma City Philharmonic | Oklahoma City, OH | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Arts Council Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Library Endowment Trust | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support. | $2,400 |
| Childrens Health Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support. | $1,850 |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support. | $1,500 |
| Calm Waters | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support. | $1,500 |
| Hearts for Hearing | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support. | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition | Oklahoma City, OK | Financial support. | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,850 | 17 |
| 2023 | $59,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511439349100711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1441687
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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