Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Fair Oaks, CA EIN: 94-3172164

Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fair Oaks, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $1K.

Key facts about Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation

EIN: 94-3172164
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $6,880
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $1,720
Median grant: $1,633
Total assets: $57,028
Primary geography: California (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were California (82%) and Oregon (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (3 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 229% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$57K

-9.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$7K

+67.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+67.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $6K (82%)

Oregon $1K (18%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Oregon Washington

Cities

SacramentoTruckeeCarmichaelAshlandDavisLos AngelesSacramenotSanta ClaraTacoma

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$57,028	$62,818	$12,891
Revenue	$2,042	$18,794	$1,164
Expenses	$7,832	$4,869	$9,906
Qualifying Distributions	$6,948	$4,177	$8,964
Net Investment Income	$1,410	$18,106	$292
Distributable Amount	$3,034	$2,846	$3,466

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cathedral of Blessed Sacrament ($4,130 across 2 grants), River City Chorale ($1,500), Oregon Shakespeare Festival ($1,250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CATHEDRAL OF BLESSED SACRAMENT Sacramento, CA	DONATION OF CASHCOUNTING MACHINE	$2,365
CATHEDRAL OF BLESSED SACRAMENT Sacramento, CA	DONATION FOR DOCENT DINNER	$1,765
RIVER CITY CHORALE Sacramento, CA	DONATION	$1,500
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Ashland, OR	DONATION	$1,250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Michael J Pease	Trustee	4	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation?

As of 2024, Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation holds $57K in total assets with $2K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $7K in 2024.

Where does Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation operate?

Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in California, Oregon, Washington.

What size grants does Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation award?

In 2024, Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $7K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation's EIN?

Rufie Pease Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3172164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.