Rugged Elegance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rugged Elegance Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $291,494 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$291,494
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $240,800 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,800 | 23 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $291,494 | 18 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Rugged Elegance Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Rugged Elegance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $154,900 |
| New York | 3 | $42,694 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,200 |
| Maine | 2 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mlife | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| She-Can Global Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Unity San Francisco | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Grassroot Soccer Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Roots Africa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Barnard College | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | $17,694 |
| Love Light and Melody A Not for Profit Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | To Support Trans Rescue | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $4,900 |
| Battery Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | General & Unrestricted | $3,200 |
| Above Board All Hands on Deck Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Grameen Foundation USA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| City Embrace Counseling Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Subcircle Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Center for Jewish Film Inc | In support of the Erik Anjou film project | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Hayley Isabella King Fredel
- Timothy Fredel
- Jennifer Carolyn King
- Jessie King Fredel
- Nik King Fredel
Questions people ask
Does Rugged Elegance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rugged Elegance Foundation give?
$291,494 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Rugged Elegance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hayley Isabella King Fredel (Dir, VP), Timothy Fredel (Dir, VP), Jennifer Carolyn King (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas) and Jessie King Fredel (Dir, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rugged Elegance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.