Rugged Elegance Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-2321009 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$291K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mlife | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| She-Can Global Inc | Mill Valley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Unity San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Grassroot Soccer Inc | Hanover, NH | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Roots Africa Inc | College Park, MD | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $17,694 |
| Love Light and Melody a Not for Profit Corporation | Brevard, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | New York, NY | To Support Trans Rescue | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,900 |
| Battery Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $3,200 |
| Above Board All Hands on Deck Inc | Kennebunkport, ME | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Grameen Foundation USA | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| City Embrace Counseling Center Inc | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Subcircle Inc | Biddeford, ME | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Center for Jewish Film Inc | Waltham, MA | In support of the Erik Anjou film project | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $291,494 | 18 |
| 2023 | $240,800 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349102917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2321009
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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