The Ruffwood Foundation
The Ruffwood Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports $1.73 million in grants to charitable organizations; the foundation states that it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Ruffwood Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ruffwood Foundation gave $1.7M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $133K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,730,000
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $133,077
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $28,104,574
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ruffwood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1425 North Harris Ridge, Atlanta, GA 30327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ruffwood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 45 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: Florida, 81%; Georgia, 9%; Missouri, 9%; Maryland, 1%; and Oklahoma, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ruffwood Foundation gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $22K (2020) to $1.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Nascar Foundation Daytona Beach, FL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Super Cat Fest 4 Kids Camdenton, MO | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Dawsonville History Museum Inc Dawsonville, GA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Sherry White Ministries Wauchula, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lake Lanier Association Gainesville, GA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Creative Chapter Inc Ormond Beach, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jeep Beach Inc Ormond Beach, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Andee's Army Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 | $28,104,574 | $1,458,767 | $1,786,261 | $1,730,000 | 13 | $1,730,000 | $1,402,506 | $1,461,488 |
| 2024 | $28,432,068 | $1,414,290 | $1,393,041 | $1,320,000 | 12 | $1,320,000 | $1,341,249 | $1,348,516 |
| 2023 | $28,410,819 | $1,476,535 | $312,412 | $265,000 | 7 | $265,000 | $1,429,123 | $1,316,547 |
| 2022 | $27,246,696 | $29,125,799 | $1,908,592 | $1,906,000 | 10 | $1,906,000 | $518,837 | $659,205 |
| 2021 | $29,489 | $32,775 | $32,265 | $30,500 | 3 | $30,500 | $31,010 | $21,416 |
| 2020 | $28,979 | $27,820 | $25,813 | $22,000 | 3 | — | $24,007 | $19,944 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruffwood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Super Cat Fest 4 Kids says its mission is to raise money and provide donations for people in need. Dawsonville History Museum says it preserves Georgia racing history and offers educational and community programs. Andee’s Army says it provides financial assistance to children and youth receiving treatment for brain, neurological, or spinal cord injuries and conditions. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,730,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest listed grants were $1,000,000 to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida; $300,000 to NASCAR Foundation in Daytona Beach, Florida; $150,000 to Super Cat Fest 4 Kids in Camdenton, Missouri; and $100,000 to Dawsonville History Museum in Dawsonville, Georgia. Other listed recipients include Sherry White Ministries ($50,000), Lake Lanier Association ($20,000), The Creative Chapter ($20,000), Jeep Beach ($20,000), Andee’s Army ($20,000), American Cancer Society ($20,000), Angels Just 4 Kids ($10,000), and Angel Flight ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Woodruff as Trustee; Alexandra W Woodruff, Abbey Flaum, John W Woodruff, and Charles N D’Huyvetter as committee members.
The Ruffwood Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W Woodruff
Trustee & Committee Member
Trustee → Trustee & Committee Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles N D'Huyvetter
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Abbey Flaum
Committee Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alexandra W Woodruff
Committee Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jane Woodruff (2020) — Committee Member
- Former: John Wallace (2020) — Committee Member
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 The Ruffwood Foundation
How much does The Ruffwood Foundation give each year?
The Ruffwood Foundation gave $1.7M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 12 grants.
What is The Ruffwood Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ruffwood Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $133,077, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ruffwood Foundation give grants?
The Ruffwood Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (9%) and Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ormond Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Ruffwood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Ruffwood Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are The Ruffwood Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ruffwood Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($1,000,000), Nascar Foundation ($300,000) and Super Cat Fest 4 Kids ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ruffwood Foundation?
The Ruffwood Foundation reported $28.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ruffwood Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Super Cat Fest 4 Kids says its mission is to raise money and provide donations for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ruffwood Foundation?
The foundation states 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 The Ruffwood Foundation's EIN?
The Ruffwood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6343704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ruffwood Foundation 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 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ruffwood Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ruffwood-foundation-morg_eb9a969148f04f91b31b8d67bc82498b
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