Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 45-0521059 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.7M
- Grants reported
- 32
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | $890K |
| 2024 | 16 | $772.5K |
Where Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute Larry Ruvo Chairman | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $360K |
| The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute Larry Ruvo Chairman | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $310K |
| St Rose Dominican Health Foundation | Henderson, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $97.5K |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA c/o Sara Meyer VP of Development | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $90K |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA c/o Sara Meyer VP of Development | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $75K |
| St Rose Dominican Health Foundation | Henderson, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $65K |
| Wichita Art Museum Kourtney Carson Director of Development | Wichita, KS | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $60K |
| Wichita Art Museum Kourtney Carson Director of Development | Wichita, KS | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $55K |
| THE SHADE TREE INCORPORATED Tiffany Qualls Director | North Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $45K |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN NEVAD | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $45K |
| DAV Charitable Service Trust | Erlanger, KY | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $45K |
| THE SHADE TREE INCORPORATED Tiffany Qualls Director | North Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $35K |
| DAV Charitable Service Trust | Erlanger, KY | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $35K |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN NEVAD | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $35K |
| Keck Medicine of USC Attn Kadee McCorkle | Los Angeles, CA | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $30K |
| Music Theater Wichita Carter Tholl Development Manager | Wichita, KS | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $25K |
| Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Attn Lisa Waller President | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $25K |
| Core Academy AttnJeff Jones Executive Director | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $20K |
| VEGAS PBS Kathleen Frantz Major Gifts | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $20K |
| Olympia Companies Southern Highlands Cha ritable Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $20K |
| NATHAN ADELSON HOSPICE FOUNDATION Stephanie Forbes Mngr | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2025 | $20K |
| Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Attn Lisa Waller President | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $20K |
| VEGAS PBS Kathleen Frantz Major Gifts | Las Vegas, NV | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $20K |
| Keck Medicine of USC Attn Kadee McCorkle | Los Angeles, CA | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $20K |
| Music Theater Wichita Carter Tholl Development Manager | Wichita, KS | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 2024 | $20K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- SHANA PINTER
- Address
- 2 RIGHTER PARKWAY STE 300A WILMINGTON, DE, 19803
- Phone
- 3025735812
- Deadlines
- NO DEADLINES
- Application materials
- APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE AN IRS 501C3 DETERMINATION LETTER OR COMPLY WITH EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENT
- Restrictions
- NONE
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.