The Ruffin Student Scholarship Foundation concentrates its philanthropy almost exclusively on Georgia Southern University and its affiliated foundations, funding scholarships and other student‑focused educational initiatives. Grants are explicitly aimed at supporting students (scholarships) and general educational purposes at the university, reflecting a strong local and institution‑focused commitment. The foundation’s giving appears designed to sustain student aid and university programming rather than broad-based community nonprofits.
Highly concentrated: few, large grants almost entirely directed to a single institution (Georgia Southern University and its foundations), with repeated multi‑year or multi‑grant support focused on scholarships and educational purposes.
$799K
$4.2M
$372K
$78K
Most grants fall between $83K and $120K, with a median of $105K.
25th Percentile
$83K
Median
$105K
75th Percentile
$120K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in GA.
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Notable grantees: Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc., Georgia Southern University, Georgia Southern University Foundation (scholarship fund)
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | STATESBORO, GA | $205,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FNDTN | STATESBORO, GA | $127,850 | 2024 | FUNDING TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FDN IN | STATESBORO, GA | $112,957 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | STATESBORO, GA | $105,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FDN IN | STATESBORO, GA | $82,688 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FDN IN | STATESBORO, GA | $82,688 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FDN IN | STATESBORO, GA | $82,688 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL |
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
$205,000EDUCATIONAL
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FNDTN
$127,850FUNDING TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FDN IN
$112,957EDUCATIONAL
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
$105,000EDUCATIONAL
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FDN IN
$82,688EDUCATIONAL
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FDN IN
$82,688EDUCATIONAL
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FDN IN
$82,688EDUCATIONAL