Merlin and Ethyl Rufer Scholarship Trust
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 42-1350542 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$14K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$14,373
Total assets$259K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,373 and $14,373.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD Community FoundationUnited Way | Fort Dodge, IA | Administrative | $14,373 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,373 | 1 |
| 2024 | $12,771 | 1 |
| 2023 | $11,983 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102635
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1350542
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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