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Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 450521059  ·  Private foundation

Based in Wilmington, Delaware, Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation has awarded $1.9M across 54 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$500K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.8M
Total assets
54
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation funds

Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationPublic Health

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, low-income communities, veterans, women girls.

childrenhomeless populationlow-income communitiesveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANZIATION
Las Vegas, NV$260K2022
The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute
SUPPORT FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING COGNITIVE CHANGES.
Las Vegas, NV$210K2023
Lou Ruvo Brain Institute
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Las Vegas, NV$200K2020
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Las Vegas, NV$65K2022
St Rose Dominican Health Foundation
SUPPORT TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
Henderson, NV$55K2023
St Rose Dominical Health Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Henderson, NV$55K2022
Wichita Art Museum
SUPPORTING CONNECTION WITH THE ARTS.
Wichita, KS$55K2023
St Rose Dom Health Foundation
CHARITABLE PROGRAMS
Henderson, NV$55K2019
Wichita Art Museum
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Wichita, KS$55K2022
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
SUPPORT FOR OFFERING FOOD, SHELTER, HOUSING, AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO SOUTHERN NEVADA.
Las Vegas, NV$52K2023
Usc Care Medical Group Inc
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Los Angeles, CA$50K2019
Wichita Art Museum
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Wichita, KS$50K2020
Wichita Art Museum
GENERAL PROGRAMS
Wichita, KS$50K2019
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Las Vegas, NV$50K2020
St Rose Dominical Health Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Henderson, NV$50K2020

Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$262K
2020$500K
2022$650K
2023$524K

How to apply for funding from Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation

From Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation

Does Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation fund?
Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, Lou Ruvo Brain Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation reported $500K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 54 grants.
Where is Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation located?
Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 450521059.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lynne Ruffin-smith Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.