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Private Foundation
LYNNE RUFFIN-SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
LYNNE RUFFIN-SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, of WILMINGTON, DE, is a Private Foundation tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $740K in revenue, $1.1M in expenses, $9.9M in total assets. IRS filings disclose 117 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $4.3M.
EIN: 450521059
WILMINGTON, DE
Private Independent Foundations
NTEE: T22
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$740K
Total Expenses$1.1M
Total Assets$9.9M
Grants Given117
Grant Total$4.3M
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Given
The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
$360,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
$90,000
St Rose Dominican Health Foundation
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
$65,000
Wichita Art Museum
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
$60,000
THE SHADE TREE INCORPORATED
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
$45,000
Showing up to 5 of 117 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRES. , SECR. AND TREASURER
Barbara Danberg
MANAGING DIRECTOR
David Straus
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740K | $1.1M | $9.9M |
| 2024 | $710K | $1.0M | $10.0M |
| 2023 | $564K | $752K | $10.0M |
| 2022 | $76K | $909K | $10.2M |
| 2020 | $2.5M | $776K | $9.8M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $2.5M to $740K (-70%), with total assets most recently reported at $9.9M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, ID, KS, KY, NV, OR, and 2 other states.
CAIDKSKYNVORVAWA
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