Private foundation · Las Vegas, NV (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Ruvo Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $7,500
- Typical grant
- $7,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $7,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 76 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $605,190
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $605K | $7,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $677K | $1,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Camille Ruvo · Las Vegas · 7024744500
- What to send
- Applicants should write a letter stating the name, tax identification number, IRS status, and purpose of the amount requested.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Larry RuvoPresident
- Camille RuvoSecretary
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To help continue lifesaving care for children.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To help continue lifesaving care for children. | $7,500 |