The Ruvo Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ruvo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $605,190 in 77 grants; the typical grant was $840 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$605,190
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$840
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $676,829 the year before.
27% 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 | $676,829 | 67 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $605,190 | 77 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Camille Ruvo 900 Rancho Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (702) 474-4500 |
| What to submit | Applicants should write a letter stating the name, tax identification number, IRS status, and purpose of the amount requested. |
What The Ruvo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 28 | $431,700 |
| California | 6 | $114,450 |
| New York | 8 | $15,540 |
| Virginia | 5 | $13,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $4,050 |
| Ohio | 2 | $4,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $2,900 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,550 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Underground Inc | Charity - general support | $150,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas | Charity - general support | $100,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | To help fight prostate cancer. | $100,000 |
| St Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church | To strengthen efforts to offer ministries and services to parish community. | $79,950 |
| Mayor's Fund for Las Vegas | To support critical programs and priorities in Las Vegas | $25,000 |
| Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer | To support the operation and maintenance of the shrine. | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church | To support parish needs for Easter and Christmas. | $14,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | To conserve nature and reduce threats against the environment | $12,500 |
| St Monica Catholic Community | Charity - general support | $11,550 |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | Charity - general support | $11,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive | To support research and programs that improve patients' lives and their families affected by brain disorders. | $9,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital | To help continue lifesaving care for children. | $7,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada | To provide food, clothing, and shelter for the elderly and thousands of men, women & children. | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Reno | Charity - general support | $5,000 |
| Italian American Club of Southern NV Foundation | To help very deserving students achieve their educational goals. | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | To create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | To help advance healthcare research, education and innovation | $3,000 |
| OHSU Foundation | To support the innovation in healing, teaching, and discovery | $3,000 |
| Glenbrook Fireworks Inc | Charity - general support | $2,500 |
| Opportunity Village Foundation | To help provide programs and services to those with disabilities | $2,500 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Cathedral | Charity - general support | $2,500 |
| Guardian Angel Cathedral | To help feed the poor and donate for Easter and Christmas & immaculate conception. | $2,350 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | To pursue research opportunities in the fight to end cancer. | $2,250 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center Foundation | To help deliver the highest quality medical care to all | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To provide humanitarian medical care particularly in conflict zones and countries affected by endemic diseases. | $1,600 |
| Autism Speaks | Charity - general support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | To help provide a safe place for millions of youth each year | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach | To support the and honor those who perished in the holocaust | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To help pioneer breakthrough cancer care and research. | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | To help create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. | $1,000 |
| Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Church | Charity - general support | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | To help children born with clefts. | $1,000 |
| St Bernardine of Siena | Charity - general support | $1,000 |
| Starkey Hearing Foundation | To give the gift of hearing to children and adults around the world. | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Charity - general support | $1,000 |
| Three Square Food Bank | To provide access to nutritious, life-sustaining food. | $1,000 |
| Vegas PBS | To help expand program offerings. | $1,000 |
| VeloSano | To support the VeloSano cancer research fund. | $1,000 |
| Most Holy Trinity Parish St Peter | Charity - general support | $840 |
| St Joan of Arc Catholic Church | To provide general support for Easter and Christmas programs. | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Ruvo
- Camille Ruvo
Questions people ask
Does The Ruvo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ruvo Family Foundation give?
$605,190 in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $840.
Who runs The Ruvo Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry Ruvo (President) and Camille Ruvo (Secretary).
What does The Ruvo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and science and research.