Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $213,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$213,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $114,000 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,000 | 13 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $213,000 | 17 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Archibald C & Frances F Rufty 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 Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 11 | $128,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $77,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Catawba College | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive | General charitable | $25,000 |
| The Meadows School | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Rufty Holmes Senior Center | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Shadow Hills Church | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Three Square | General charitable | $15,000 |
| City Mission of Las Vegas | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Las Vegas Rescue Mission | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Christ in the Smokies | General charitable | $5,000 |
| The Shade Tree | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Teach for America | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Elon University | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Texas Christian University | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Lee's Helping Hands | General charitable | $2,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | General charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Archibald C Rufty Jr
- Diane B Rufty
Questions people ask
Does Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation give?
$213,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Archibald C Rufty Jr (President) and Diane B Rufty (Director).
What does Archibald C & Frances F Rufty Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.