The Ruffin Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ruffin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,577 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$230,577
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$376,011
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $234,462 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $338,008 | 21 | $793,191 |
| 2024 | $234,462 | 19 | $594,532 |
| 2025 | $230,577 | 14 | $376,011 |
How to apply
| Contact | Edmund Ruffin 300 32ND Street Suite 301, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (757) 452-6577 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | None Specified |
What The Ruffin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 12 | $127,577 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Academy | General support | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General support | $100,000 |
| VB Court Appointed Special Advocates | recruits, trains and supervises competent volunteers dedicated to advocating for the needs of abused and neglected children currently in court proceedings. | $5,000 |
| VA Beach Police Foundation | General Support | $4,800 |
| American Heart Association | To Build Healthier Lives Free of Cardiovascular Diseases and Strokes | $4,027 |
| Fact | To promote humane farming and food safety | $3,000 |
| An Acheivable Dream | General Support | $3,000 |
| Charles Barker's Champions for Kids | General Support | $2,500 |
| Fight CF Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| riseVB | General Support | $2,000 |
| Kaizxen Adaptive Athletics | General Support | $2,000 |
| Virginia Aquarium Foundation | To inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices | $1,000 |
| VA Gentlemen Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| World Wide Women Group | TO PROVIDE a SAFE HOME FOR WOMEN OF ALL RACES | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Edmund C Ruffin
- Dare Marie Ruffin
- Alice F Ruffin
Questions people ask
Does The Ruffin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None Specified.
How much does The Ruffin Family Foundation give?
$230,577 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs The Ruffin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edmund C Ruffin (President), Dare Marie Ruffin (Secretary) and Alice F Ruffin (Vice President).
What does The Ruffin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.