Ruffo Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ruffo Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Racine, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $330,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $88,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$330,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$88,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $281,500 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 | $199,965 | 30 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $281,500 | 31 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $330,500 | 36 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Ruffo 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 Ruffo Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 20 | $232,000 |
| New York | 5 | $36,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $12,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Racine Zoological Society | $85,000 to support the capital campaign and $3,000 in general operating support | $88,000 |
| The Prairie School | $17,500 to support the prairie fund, $5,000 for the prairie premiere scholarship program, $25,000 for the ruffo family scholarship fund, and $2,500 to sponsor the golf outing. | $50,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | Support the mount holyoke fund | $27,000 |
| Racine Art Museum Association | $2,000 for savor artist stipend and $20,000 in general operating support | $22,000 |
| Cornell University | Support the samuel curtis johnson graduate school of management | $20,000 |
| Racine Community Foundation | Support the ruffo family fund | $15,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Support the great people scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Susan G Komen Cancer Foundation Inc | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Her Justice Inc | General operating support | $4,500 |
| National Resource Defense Council | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Racine County Food Bank | General operating support | $4,500 |
| United Way of Racine County | General operating support | $4,500 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Aamft Research & Education Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Health Care Network Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Hopes Center of Racine | General operating support | $3,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| NAMI Racine County | General operating support | $3,000 |
| National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Racine Symphony Orchestra | General operating support | $3,000 |
| River Bend Nature Center | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Veteran's Outreach of Wisconsin | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | General operating support for the racine campus | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Art Roots | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Northampton Survival Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Racine Arts Council | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Ruffo
- Diane Ruffo
- Elena Ruffo
- Nicholas Ruffo
Questions people ask
Does Ruffo Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruffo Family Foundation Inc give?
$330,500 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ruffo Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Ruffo (President/Treasurer), Diane Ruffo (Vice President/Secretary), Elena Ruffo (Board Member) and Nicholas Ruffo (Board Member).
What does Ruffo Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and arts and culture.