Rufus Foundation

EIN 47-1570634 · OR · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.2K Funds in OR
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Rufus Foundation based in OR paid 7 grants totaling $46.5K to 7 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $430 to $15K, with a median of $2.2K. Its largest recipients included Orphan Kitten Rescue of Oregon, Wilma Perez-Leon, and Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$862,752
Giving (latest yr)
$46,531
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$2.2K
Recipients
7
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Orphan Kitten Rescue of Oregon$15,000
  • Wilma Perez-Leon$15,000
  • Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society$11,500
  • Newberg Veterinary Hospital$2,171
  • Carlton Veterinary Hospital$2,000

Where grants went

  • Oregon$46,531 · 7 grants

Grants Paid (7)

Wilma Perez-Leon
McMinnville, OR
Financial support for an individual who manages a fund to assist with spay neuter and other health needs for cats in Yamhill County OR.
$15,000
Orphan Kitten Rescue of Oregon
Dundee, OR
Support for cat rescue nonprofit.
$15,000
Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society
McMinnville, OR
Purchase of veterinary equipment for spay neuter clinic.
$11,500
Newberg Veterinary Hospital
Newberg, OR
Financial assistance for veterinary services for dog owned by indigent person.
$2,171
Carlton Veterinary Hospital
Carlton, OR
Funding for low-income for pet owners whose pets are in need of veterinary assistance.
$2,000
Companion Pet Clinic
McMinnville, OR
Financial assistance for veterinary services for dog owned by indigent person.
$430
Marcia McDowell
McMinnville, OR
Reimbursement for funds paid for spay neuter surgeries for cats owned by indigent individual.
$430

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Rufus Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Rufus Foundation reported 7 itemized grants totaling $46.5K. Individual grants ranged from $430 to $15K (median $2.2K).

Recent recipients include Orphan Kitten Rescue of Oregon, Wilma Perez-Leon, Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Rufus Foundation is a private foundation based in Oregon, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Rufus Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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