The Jeff Ruby Foundation
We better the communities where we live and work by leveraging our culture of caring, the collective power of our relationships and our abilities to benefit people in whom we strongly believe and have a demonstrated need.
The Jeff Ruby Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jeff Ruby Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,500
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $466,008
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jeff Ruby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Children's Home of Cincinnati Ohio ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Home of Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $466,008 | $473,681 | $80,186 | $6,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | $29,350 | $5,175 | $10,172 | — | — |
| 2020 | $34,347 | — | $136,870 | — | — |
About The Jeff Ruby Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Jeff Ruby Foundation is a public charity, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $466K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jeff Ruby Foundation is led by Dillon Ruby, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dillon Ruby
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Ruby
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Mehlman
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ford Taylor
Director
Diector → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Ruby
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Schlotman
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Thompson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rayshun Holt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Phillips
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britney Ruby Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcie Bristow
Treasurer
Treasurer - → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Mueller
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mariel Wood (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Oneya Okuwobi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick Meeks (2020–2021) — Treasurer -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Jeff Ruby Foundation
How much does The Jeff Ruby Foundation give each year?
The Jeff Ruby Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Jeff Ruby Foundation?
The Jeff Ruby Foundation reported $466K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $474K.
Where does The Jeff Ruby Foundation operate?
The Jeff Ruby Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Jeff Ruby Foundation's EIN?
The Jeff Ruby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1516976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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