Rugaber Family Fund
Invitation OnlyRoanoke, Virginia · EIN 54-1771747 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayberry Presbyterian Church | Meadows of Dan, VA | Religious | $15,000 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Education | $11,000 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| United Way of Rke Valley | Roanoke, VA | General social programs | $5,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Silver Spring, MD | Church | $5,000 |
| Floyd County Humane Society | Floyd, VA | Animal services | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Community Center | Roanoke, VA | To increase religous outreach | $5,000 |
| Taubman Museum of Art | Roanoke, VA | Art exhibits | $4,500 |
| Roanoke Symphony Orchestra | Roanoke, VA | Symphony performance | $2,500 |
| Agnes Scott College | Decatur, GA | Education | $2,500 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | Education | $2,500 |
| Curry College | Milton, MA | Education | $2,500 |
| Roanoke Women's Foundation | Roanoke, VA | Women's charitable giving | $2,100 |
| Virginians for the Arts | Richmond, VA | Art exhibits | $1,000 |
| Eleanor D Wilson Museum | Richmond, VA | Art exhibits | $1,000 |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Homeless assistance programs | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | Winston Salem, NC | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Seattle Animal Shelter | Seattle, WA | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Caring Hearts Free Clinic of Patric | Stuart, VA | Healthcare for needy | $1,000 |
| Opera Roanoke | Roanoke, VA | Arts | $1,000 |
| Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Dept | Meadows of Dan, VA | Volunteer fire dept | $1,000 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | Richmond, VA | Public information | $1,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Blacksburg, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Roanoke College | Salem, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Vesta Rescue Squad | Meadows of Dan, VA | Volunteer rescue squad | $1,000 |
| New River Land Trust | Blacksburg, VA | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Floyd Center for the Arts | Floyd, VA | Arts | $1,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Seattle, WA | Arts | $1,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society | Seattle, WA | Animal enthusiasts | $1,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Arlington | Arlington, VA | Animal sheltering and control | $1,000 |
| Society of St Andrews | Big Island, VA | End hunger programs | $650 |
| Ahc Inc | Arlington, VA | Affordable housing | $500 |
| Seattle Area Feline Rescue | Shoreline, WA | Animal rescue | $500 |
| White Center Food Bank | Seattle, WA | End hunger programs | $500 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | Portland, OR | Medical research | $250 |
| American Chestnut Foundation | Asheville, NC | Conservation | $250 |
| Blood Cancer United | New York, NY | Health | $250 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($147,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,500 | 57 |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 59 |
| 2023 | $180,000 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101883
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1771747
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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