Merlin & Ethyl Rufer Scholarship Trust

Tampa, FL
Tax-exempt since Nov. 1990
EIN: 42-1350542

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Revenue

$13,523

Expenses

$15,913

Net Income

-$2,390

Net Assets

$178,756

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$6,033	44.6%
Sales of Assets	$7,490	55.4%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$14,467	90.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,858	11.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$178,756
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$178,756

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Members Trust Company (Trustee)	$1,858	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 9, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$16,992

Expenses

$15,691

Net Income

$1,301

Net Assets

$181,353

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$6,157	36.2%
Sales of Assets	$10,835	63.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$13,860	88.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,743	11.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$181,353
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$181,353

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Members Trust Company (Trustee)	$1,743	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$6,495

Expenses

$17,574

Net Income

-$11,079

Net Assets

$180,188

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$4,683	72.1%
Sales of Assets	$1,812	27.9%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$16,224	92.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$2,137	12.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$180,188
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$180,188

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Members Trust (Trustee)	$2,137	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 3, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$9,226

Expenses

$16,928

Net Income

-$7,702

Net Assets

$191,248

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$5,137	55.7%
Sales of Assets	$4,089	44.3%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$15,389	90.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,997	11.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$191,248
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$191,248

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Members Trust Company (Trustee)	$1,997	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 13, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

$12,240

Expenses

$34,159

Net Income

-$21,919

Net Assets

$198,970

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$6,755	55.2%
Sales of Assets	$5,485	44.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$31,020	90.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,311	3.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$198,970
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$198,970

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Members Trust Company (Trustee)	$1,311	$0

990-PF

Filed on Jan. 31, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$5,094

Expenses

$10,732

Net Income

-$5,638

Net Assets

$224,467

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$4,582	89.9%
Sales of Assets	$64	1.3%
Other Income	$448	8.8%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$9,329	86.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,787	16.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$224,467
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$224,467

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$12,421

Expenses

$4,585

Net Income

$7,836

Net Assets

$239,663

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$70	0.6%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$4,179	33.6%
Sales of Assets	$8,172	65.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$3,920	85.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,239	27.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$239,663
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$239,663

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$4,772

Expenses

$13,219

Net Income

-$8,447

Net Assets

$231,826

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$2	0.0%
Dividends	$4,770	100.0%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$13,030	98.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,275	9.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$231,826
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$231,826

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$5,497

Expenses

$11,733

Net Income

-$6,236

Net Assets

$240,272

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$4	0.1%
Dividends	$5,493	99.9%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$11,519	98.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,259	10.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$240,272
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$240,272

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$5,200

Expenses

$11,708

Net Income

-$6,508

Net Assets

$246,508

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$5	0.1%
Dividends	$5,195	99.9%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,211	10.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,311	11.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$246,508
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$246,508

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$6,215

Expenses

$9,505

Net Income

-$3,290

Net Assets

$253,015

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$12	0.2%
Dividends	$6,203	99.8%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$9,242	97.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$1,412	14.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$253,015
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$253,015

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Merlin & Ethyl Rufer Scholarship Trust

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Type of Nonprofit

Tax Filings by Year

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2020

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990-PF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2012

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2011

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2010

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2009

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