Grants paid by Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation
EIN 45-0521059 · Wilmington, DE · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation of Wilmington, DE (EIN 45-0521059) reported 76 grants paid totaling $3,336,250 to 28 recipients in tax years 2020–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$3,336,250
76 grants
Recipients
28
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2025
5 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | $500,000 | — |
| 2022 | 16 | $650,000 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | $523,750 | — |
| 2024 | 16 | $772,500 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | $890,000 | — |
Top recipients
The 28 recipients receiving the most from Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation, by grants paid, out of 28 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute 20-8077691 | B | Las Vegas, NV | 5 | $1,340,000 | 2025 |
| St Rose Dominican Health Foundation | U | Henderson, NV | 3 | $217,500 | 2025 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada 88-0059425 | B | Las Vegas, NV | 3 | $167,500 | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada C/O Sara Meyer Vp of Development | U | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $165,000 | 2025 |
| Wichita Art Museum 48-1157680 | B | Wichita, KS | 3 | $160,000 | 2023 |
| Wichita Art Museum Kourtney Carson Director of Development | U | Wichita, KS | 2 | $115,000 | 2025 |
| St Rose Dominical Health Foundation | U | Henderson, NV | 2 | $105,000 | 2022 |
| Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation 80-0855692 | C | Henderson, NV | 5 | $90,000 | 2025 |
| The Shade Tree Incorporated 88-0253276 | C | N Las Vegas, NV | 3 | $83,750 | 2023 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada | U | Las Vegas, NV | 3 | $83,750 | 2023 |
| The Shade Tree Incorporated Tiffany Qualls Director | U | North Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $80,000 | 2025 |
| Dav Charitable Service Trust | U | Erlanger, KY | 2 | $80,000 | 2025 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevad | U | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $80,000 | 2025 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation 88-0197147 | B | Las Vegas, NV | 5 | $80,000 | 2025 |
| Olympia Companies Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation 88-0509995 | B | Las Vegas, NV | 5 | $65,000 | 2025 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust 52-1521276 | B | Erlanger, KY | 2 | $58,750 | 2023 |
| Keck Medicine of Usc Attn Kadee Mccorkle | U | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Vegas Pbs | U | Las Vegas, NV | 3 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Music Theater Wichita Carter Tholl Development Manager | U | Wichita, KS | 2 | $45,000 | 2025 |
| Keck Medicine of Usc | U | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $40,000 | 2023 |
| Vegas Pbs Kathleen Frantz Major Gifts | U | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $40,000 | 2025 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada 88-0060273 | B | Las Vegas, NV | 5 | $37,500 | 2025 |
| Core Academy Attnjeff Jones Executive Director | U | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $30,000 | 2025 |
| Disabled American Veterans | U | Post Falls, ID | 1 | $25,000 | 2020 |
| Bishop Gorman High School Ms Bridget Michlik Dir of Advancement | U | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Bishop Gorman High School - Diocese of Las Vegas | U | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $12,500 | 2023 |
| Core Powered by the Rogers Foundation 45-4170296 | B | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Music Theatre Wichita 48-0785658 | B | Wichita, KS | 2 | $5,000 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 76 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute Larry Ruvo Chairman Las Vegas, NV | D | $360,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada C/O Sara Meyer Vp of Development Las Vegas, NV | U | $90,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | St Rose Dominican Health Foundation Henderson, NV | U | $65,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Wichita Art Museum Kourtney Carson Director of Development Wichita, KS | U | $60,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevad Las Vegas, NV | U | $45,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Dav Charitable Service Trust Erlanger, KY | U | $45,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | The Shade Tree Incorporated Tiffany Qualls Director North Las Vegas, NV | U | $45,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Keck Medicine of Usc Attn Kadee Mccorkle Los Angeles, CA | U | $30,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Attn Lisa Waller President Las Vegas, NV | D | $25,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Music Theater Wichita Carter Tholl Development Manager Wichita, KS | U | $25,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Olympia Companies Southern Highlands Cha Ritable Foundation Las Vegas, NV | C | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation Stephanie Forbes Mngr Las Vegas, NV | D | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Vegas Pbs Kathleen Frantz Major Gifts Las Vegas, NV | U | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Core Academy Attnjeff Jones Executive Director Las Vegas, NV | U | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Bishop Gorman High School Ms Bridget Michlik Dir of Advancement Las Vegas, NV | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2025 | Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada C/O Liz Ortenburgerceo Las Vegas, NV | D | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202611349349105606 |
| 2024 | The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute Larry Ruvo Chairman Las Vegas, NV | D | $310,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | St Rose Dominican Health Foundation Henderson, NV | U | $97,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada C/O Sara Meyer Vp of Development Las Vegas, NV | U | $75,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Wichita Art Museum Kourtney Carson Director of Development Wichita, KS | U | $55,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Dav Charitable Service Trust Erlanger, KY | U | $35,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevad Las Vegas, NV | U | $35,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | The Shade Tree Incorporated Tiffany Qualls Director North Las Vegas, NV | U | $35,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Music Theater Wichita Carter Tholl Development Manager Wichita, KS | U | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Keck Medicine of Usc Attn Kadee Mccorkle Los Angeles, CA | U | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Attn Lisa Waller President Las Vegas, NV | D | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Vegas Pbs Kathleen Frantz Major Gifts Las Vegas, NV | U | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation Stephanie Forbes Mngr Las Vegas, NV | D | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada C/O Liz Ortenburgerceo Las Vegas, NV | D | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Olympia Companies Southern Highlands Cha Ritable Foundation Las Vegas, NV | C | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Bishop Gorman High School Ms Bridget Michlik Dir of Advancement Las Vegas, NV | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2024 | Core Academy Attnjeff Jones Executive Director Las Vegas, NV | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202541349349102439 |
| 2023 | The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute Las Vegas, NV | B | $210,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING COGNITIVE CHANGES. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | St Rose Dominican Health Foundation Henderson, NV | U | $55,000 | paid | SUPPORT TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Wichita Art Museum Wichita, KS | B | $55,000 | paid | SUPPORTING CONNECTION WITH THE ARTS. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | B | $52,500 | paid | SUPPORT FOR OFFERING FOOD, SHELTER, HOUSING, AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO SOUTHERN NEVADA. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | The Shade Tree Incorporated N Las Vegas, NV | C | $26,250 | paid | SUPPORT TO PROVIDE SAFE SHELTER AND RESOURCES TO HOMELESS AND ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CRISIS. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | U | $26,250 | paid | SUPPORTING CREATING LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust Erlanger, KY | B | $26,250 | paid | SUPPORTING ILL AND INJURED VETERANS. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Keck Medicine of Usc Los Angeles, CA | U | $20,000 | paid | SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATION OF THE PRACTIVE OF MEDICINE AND ENSURING PATIENT-CENTERED CARE IN A COMPASSIONATE, HEALING ENVIRONMENT. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation Las Vegas, NV | B | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation Las Vegas, NV | B | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIALS. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Olympia Companies Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation Las Vegas, NV | B | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN NEVADA. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Vegas Pbs Las Vegas, NV | U | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Core Powered by the Rogers Foundation Las Vegas, NV | B | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT TO EMPOWER, ENRICH, AND EDUCATE UNDERSERVED CHILDREN TO LEAD CHOICE-FILLED LIVES. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Music Theatre Wichita Wichita, KS | B | $2,500 | paid | SUPPORT EDUCATING AND NUTURING CREATORS, ARTISTS, AND AUDIENCES, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF BROADWAY-CALIBER SHOWS. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | B | $2,500 | paid | SUPPORTING GIRLS MAKING NEW FRIENDS, CHALLENGING THEMSELVES, AND EXPERIENCING NEW ADVENTURES. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2023 | Bishop Gorman High School - Diocese of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | U | $2,500 | paid | SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DIOCESE OF LAS VEGAS. | 202421229349100802 |
| 2022 | The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute Las Vegas, NV | B | $260,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANZIATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | B | $65,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Wichita Art Museum Wichita, KS | B | $55,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | St Rose Dominical Health Foundation Henderson, NV | U | $55,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust Erlanger, KY | B | $32,500 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | The Shade Tree Incorporated N Las Vegas, NV | C | $32,500 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | U | $32,500 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation Henderson, NV | C | $20,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Vegas Pbs Las Vegas, NV | U | $20,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Keck Medicine of Usc Los Angeles, CA | U | $20,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation Las Vegas, NV | B | $20,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Olympia Companies Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation Las Vegas, NV | B | $15,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Bishop Gorman High School - Diocese of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | U | $10,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Core Powered by the Rogers Foundation Las Vegas, NV | B | $5,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | B | $5,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2022 | Music Theatre Wichita Wichita, KS | B | $2,500 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANZIATION | 202331359349101148 |
| 2020 | Lou Ruvo Brain Institute Las Vegas, NV | B | $200,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | B | $50,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | Wichita Art Museum Wichita, KS | B | $50,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | St Rose Dominical Health Foundation Henderson, NV | U | $50,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | The Shade Tree Incorporated N Las Vegas, NV | C | $25,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | U | $25,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | Disabled American Veterans Post Falls, ID | U | $25,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation Las Vegas, NV | B | $20,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | Vegas Pbs Las Vegas, NV | U | $20,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation Henderson, NV | C | $15,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | Olympia Companies Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation Las Vegas, NV | B | $10,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
| 2020 | Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | B | $10,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202133029349101003 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202611349349105606 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202541349349102439 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202421229349100802 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202331359349101148 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202133029349101003 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/450521059.json.
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