Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $87,850 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $22,500. 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$87,850
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$293,199
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $59,000 the year before.
53% 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 | $59,000 | 9 | $284,136 |
| 2024 | $87,850 | 17 | $293,199 |
How to apply
Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation Inc 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 Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 15 | $75,350 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center | Financial support. | $22,500 |
| Wewoka Public Schools | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| American Red Cross - Tiffany Circle | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Okc Museum of Art | Financial support | $8,000 |
| Painted Sky Opera | Financial support | $7,500 |
| Positive Tomorrows | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Allied Arts | Financial support. | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma City Ballet | Financial support | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma City Philharmonic | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Arts Council Oklahoma City | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Library Endowment Trust | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Oklahoma | Financial support. | $2,400 |
| Childrens Health Foundation | Financial support. | $1,850 |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City | Financial support. | $1,500 |
| Calm Waters | Financial support. | $1,500 |
| Hearts for Hearing | Financial support. | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition | Financial support. | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Lance Ruffel
- Cindy Ruffel
Questions people ask
Does Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation Inc give?
$87,850 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lance Ruffel (Director/President) and Cindy Ruffel (Director/Vice President).
What does Lance & Cindy Ruffel Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.