Does Lynne Ruffin Smith Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

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Lynne Ruffin Smith Charitable Foundation

Wilmington, DE · EIN 450521059 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$10.0M

Total Giving

$2.4M

Grants on File

Average Grant

$40K

Giving Radius

Where Lynne Ruffin Smith Charitable Foundation Has Given

Historical grants to 19 recipients across 5 states. Top concentrations: LAS VEGAS ($1.6M, 35 grants), HENDERSON ($267K, 7 grants), WICHITA ($220K, 6 grants), N LAS VEGAS ($118K, 4 grants), LOS ANGELES ($59K, 3 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

The application must include an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter or comply with expenditure responsibility requirements

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

There are no award restrictions or limitations.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient	Location	Amount	Purpose	Year
Vegas Pbs	Las Vegas, NV	$20K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas, NV	$10K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Lou Ruvo Brain Institute	Las Vegas, NV	$200K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Disabled American Veterans	Post Falls, ID	$25K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas, NV	$25K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Wichita Art Museum	Wichita, KS	$50K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation	Las Vegas, NV	$20K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
St Rose Dominical Health Foundation	Henderson, NV	$50K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
The Shade Tree Incorporated	N Las Vegas, NV	$25K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas, NV	$50K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Olympia Companies Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation	Las Vegas, NV	$10K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation	Henderson, NV	$15K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2020
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas, NV	$34K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas, NV	$68K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Lou Ruvo Brain Institute	Las Vegas, NV	$272K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation	Las Vegas, NV	$24K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation	Henderson, NV	$18K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Core Powered by the Rogers Foundation	Las Vegas, NV	$12K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Disabled American Veterans	Post Falls, ID	$34K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Bishop Gorman High School - Diocese of Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	$12K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Vegas Pbs	Las Vegas, NV	$24K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
The Shade Tree Incorporated	N Las Vegas, NV	$34K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Wichita Art Museum	Wichita, KS	$55K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas, NV	$10K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021
Olympia Companies Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation	Las Vegas, NV	$12K	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	2021

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year	Total Assets	Qualifying Distributions	Total Revenue	Total Expenses
2023	$10.0M	$537K	$564K	$752K
2022	$10.2M	$562K	$76K	$909K
2021	$11.0M	$602K	$2.1M	$950K
2020	$9.8M	$480K	$2.5M	$776K
2019	$8.3M	$459K	$1.3M	$642K
2015	$7.1M	$175K	$792K	$627K
2015	$6.1M	$279K	$2.0M	$1.0M
2014	$5.1M	—	$5.9M	$834K
2013	$1	—	$1	—
2012	$1	—	$1	—

Section VII

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