Archibald C & Frances F
Archibald C & Frances F is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $213,000 to charitable organizations, including education, food assistance, and social-service organizations.
Archibald C & Frances F at a glance
In short: Archibald C & Frances F gave $213K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Nevada. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $213,000
- +86.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,529
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,092,703
- +32.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Archibald C & Frances F
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9029 Greensboro Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Phone: (702) 870-1210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Archibald C & Frances F funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Duke University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 61 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to organizations in Nevada and 36% to organizations in North Carolina. Tennessee received 2% and Texas 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Archibald C & Frances F open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2024) to $281K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Catawba College Salisbury, NC | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive Las Vegas, NV | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Meadows School Las Vegas, NV | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rufty Holmes Senior Center Salisbury, NC | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Shadow Hills Church Las Vegas, NV | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Las Vegas, NV | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| City Mission of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Las Vegas Rescue Mission Las Vegas, NV | General Charitable | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,092,703 | $181,227 | $239,106 | $213,000 | 17 | $213,000 | $155,121 | $356,016 |
| 2024 | $6,094,339 | $191,683 | $125,727 | $114,000 | 13 | $114,000 | $179,956 | $284,712 |
| 2023 | $6,014,157 | $156,724 | $283,754 | $281,000 | 11 | $281,000 | $153,970 | $267,724 |
| 2022 | $4,870,341 | $1,136,809 | $178,497 | $165,000 | 9 | $165,000 | $123,306 | $250,978 |
| 2021 | $4,361,979 | $121,460 | $167,500 | $166,000 | 11 | — | $119,960 | $188,533 |
| 2020 | $2,932,435 | $1,044,145 | $138,425 | $136,000 | 10 | — | $51,460 | $117,793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Archibald C & Frances F reported a distributable amount of $356K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Meadows School says it aims to develop students’ love of learning and prepare them for higher academic pursuits. Catawba College describes its mission as combining liberal studies with career preparation in a community grounded in Judeo-Christian values. Three Square says it provides wholesome food to people experiencing hunger while pursuing a hunger-free community. The Las Vegas Rescue Mission describes its work as feeding and supporting people who are homeless, addicted, or otherwise in need. The Shade Tree says it provides temporary shelter and services for homeless and abused women and children in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $213,000 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation awarded $25,000 each to Duke University, Catawba College, Keep Memory Alive, The Meadows School, and Rufty Holmes Senior Center. It gave $15,000 each to Shadow Hills Church, the Salvation Army in Las Vegas, and Three Square. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to City Mission of Las Vegas and Las Vegas Rescue Mission; $5,000 each to Christ in the Smokies and The Shade Tree; and $2,500 each to Texas Christian University and Elon University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Archibald C Rufty Jr as president and Diane B Rufty as director.
Archibald C & Frances F is led by Archibald C. Rufty Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Archibald C. Rufty Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane B. Rufty
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frances F. Rufty (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Archibald C & Frances F
How much does Archibald C & Frances F give each year?
Archibald C & Frances F gave $213K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $114K across 13 grants.
What is Archibald C & Frances F's typical grant size?
Archibald C & Frances F's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,529, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Archibald C & Frances F that year got $3K on average.
Where does Archibald C & Frances F give grants?
Archibald C & Frances F gives mostly in Nevada: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (8 grants), Salisbury, NC (2 grants) and North Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Archibald C & Frances F give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Archibald C & Frances F's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Archibald C & Frances F's largest grantees?
Archibald C & Frances F's largest 2025 grantees include Duke University ($25,000), Catawba College ($25,000) and Keep Memory Alive ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Archibald C & Frances F?
Archibald C & Frances F reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $356K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Archibald C & Frances F fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Meadows School says it aims to develop students’ love of learning and prepare them for higher academic pursuits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Archibald C & Frances F?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Archibald C & Frances F's EIN?
Archibald C & Frances F's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0321645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Archibald C & Frances F accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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