Ruffini Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ruffini Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Hanover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $114,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $54,200. 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$114,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$54,200
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $70,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,000 | 8 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $114,000 | 8 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Ruffini Charitable Foundation Trust 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 Ruffini Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $109,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hospital | General purposes | $54,200 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General purposes | $34,800 |
| Plymouth Philharmonic | Concert | $10,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General purposes | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society NE Div | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| Dana Farber Cancer Inst | Cancer research & childrens | $2,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy of the South Shore | Aid to cerebral palsy | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rockland Trust Company
- Marissa Galvani
Questions people ask
Does Ruffini Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruffini Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$114,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ruffini Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Rockland Trust Company (Trustee) and Marissa Galvani (Trustee).
What does Ruffini Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and disability.