Peter B and Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyJohns Island, South Carolina · EIN 13-6170484 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.6M
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$29.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
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
94% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College Foundation of Uva | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted | $625,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Unrestrictive | $500,000 |
| Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Thurgood Marshal College Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestrictive | $250,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestrictive | $250,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Care USA | Atlanta, GA | Unrestrictive | $150,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Saint Mary's Scholarship Fund | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestrictive | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of NY | New York, NY | Unrestrictive | $100,000 |
| Givewell Top Charities Fund | Oakland, CA | Unrestrictive | $100,000 |
| Father Flanagan's Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Unrestrictive | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestrictive | $100,000 |
| Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | Kerrville, TX | Unrestrictive | $100,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Malta House of Good Counsel | Ballston Spa, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ron Johnson Scholar Program | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gyac | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hope for Families Center | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Indian River Food Bank | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestrictive | $50,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestrictive | $50,000 |
| Teach for America | Boston, MA | Unrestrictive | $50,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Unrestrictive | $50,000 |
| United Way of the National Capital Area | Washington, DC | Unrestrictive | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owassa, OK | Unrestrictive | $50,000 |
| Virginia Athletic Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| The Elm Project | Stamford, CT | Unrestrictive | $40,000 |
| Kiawah Cares Foundation | Kiawah Island, SC | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Soundwaters | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Barrier Island Free Clinic | Johns Island, SC | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cornelia Connoly Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Saint Ignatius School | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Partnership Schools | New York, NY | Unrestrictive | $30,000 |
| Covenant House | Topeka, KS | Unrestrictive | $30,000 |
| Fordham Prep | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Citylax | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of Fisher House | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation | Bloomfield, CT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind | Smithtown, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Student Sponsor Partners | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Saint Dominic's Family Services | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Enviormental Learning Center | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tykes and Teens | Sturt, FL | Unrestrictive | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Seton Children Center | Yonkers, NY | Unrestrictive | $10,000 |
| Saint Mary's College Madeleva Fund | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestrictive | $6,000 |
| Vero Beach Art Museum | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestrictive | $5,000 |
| Camphaven | Vro Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gyac Youth Orchestra | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bikewalk Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Hospital Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestrictive | $5,000 |
| Project 100 Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Space Coast Symphony Orchestra | Cocoa, FL | Unrestrictive | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,618,200 | 57 |
| 2023 | $4,729,200 | 58 |
| 2022 | $3,088,000 | 68 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630969349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6170484
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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