Rugaber Family Fund is a private foundation based in Roanoke, Virginia. The foundation supports educational institutions and organizations aligned with its philanthropic priorities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$170K
-5.6% YoY
Grant Count
59
+1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-7.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rugaber Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 9 grants in 2024, including:
Average Grant
$5,159
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across six states, with particular activity in:
- Virginia
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
- Georgia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $3,539,476
- Total Annual Giving: $170,000
- EIN: 54-1771747
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,539,476 | $3,527,218 | $3,632,308 |
| Revenue | $259,895 | $89,346 | $188,334 |
| Expenses | $188,063 | $194,436 | $229,367 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $170,000 | $180,000 | $200,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $102,414 | $58,815 | $32,835 |
| Distributable Amount | $193,856 | $169,159 | $172,718 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Agnes Scott College ($25,000), Mayberry Presbyterian Church ($15,000), Cardinal News ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART ROANOKE, VA | ART EXHIBITS | $2,500 |
| ROANOKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ROANOKE, VA | SYMPHONY PERFORMANCE | $2,500 |
| VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS RICHMOND, VA | ART EXHIBITS | $1,000 |
| ELEANOR D WILSON MUSEUM RICHMOND, VA | ART EXHIBITS | $1,000 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY VA CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | CONSERVATION | $1,000 |
| AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GA | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| HOLLINS UNIVERSITY ROANOKE, VA | EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| LITERACY VOL RKE VALLEY ROANOKE, VA | LITERACY FOR ADULTS | $500 |
| DICKINSON COLLEGE CARLISLE, PA | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| SMITH COLLEGE NORTHAMPTON, MA | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER F RUGABER | Pres/Treas/Dir | — | — |
| SALLY S RUGABER | V. Pres/Sec/Dir | — | — |
| LESLIE A RUGABER | Director | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER S RUGABER | Director | — | — |
| MARK T RUGABER | Director | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Rugaber Collection has been featured in exhibitions, including "20th Century Photographs from the Rugaber Collection" presented at the Wilson Museum at Hollins University (February 21 – April 28).
Wilson Museum Presents "20th Century Photographs from the Rugaber Collection,Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rugaber Family Fund fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Rugaber Family Fund?
**Grant Amounts:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$25,000 • Average grant: $5,159 **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 9 grants in 2024, including: • Agnes Scott College (Decatur, GA): $25,000 • Smith College (Northampton, MA): $5,000 • Wellesley College (Wellesley, MA): $5,000 • Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA): $5,000 • Virginia Tech Foundation (Blacksburg, VA): $2,500 • Hollins University (Roanoke, VA): $2,500 • Curry College (Milton, MA): $2,500 • Ferrum College (Ferrum, VA): $1,000
Where does Rugaber Family Fund make grants?
The foundation funds organizations across six states, with particular activity in: • Virginia • Massachusetts • Pennsylvania • Georgia
What size grants does Rugaber Family Fund award?
In 2024, Rugaber Family Fund awarded 59 grants totaling $170K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Rugaber Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rugaber Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $194K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rugaber Family Fund's EIN?
Rugaber Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1771747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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