The Rufus Foundation
The Rufus Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Broomfield, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $13K in total assets.
The Rufus Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,500
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Rufus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
How The Rufus Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $625.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $625 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,500 | — | — | — | — | — | $616 |
| 2022 | $12,500 | — | — | — | — | — | $616 |
| 2021 | $12,500 | $13,125 | $625 | $625 | 1 | $625 | $51 |
| 2020 | — | $24,990 | $24,991 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rufus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $616 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rufus Foundation is led by Gabriel Grifoni, Trustee-Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gabriel Grifoni
Trustee-Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Seifert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Travis V. Laberge
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Rufus Foundation
How large is The Rufus Foundation?
The Rufus Foundation reported $13K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Rufus Foundation?
The Rufus Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Broomfield, CO. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Rufus Foundation operate?
The Rufus Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is The Rufus Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Rufus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $616 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Rufus Foundation's EIN?
The Rufus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5558503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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