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James Ludke Charitable Trust is a private association based in WICKENBURG, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $133K. Total assets have grown from $1.4M in 2011 to $2.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Arizona, California, Oregon. According to available records, James Ludke Charitable Trust has made 87 grants totaling $411K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $81K in 2020 to $142K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $76K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Oregon, Michigan, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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James Ludke Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, OR, MI.
James Ludke Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $411K across 87 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $76K.
James Ludke Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James Ludke Charitable Trust is headquartered in WICKENBURG, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ludke | MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$154K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$142K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$108K
Distribution Amount
$140K
Total: $2.1M
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$411K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert CabellerosPROVIDE FUNDS | Wickenburg, AZ | $76K | 2023 |
| Goldwater InstitutePROVIDE FUNDS | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| The Heritage FoundationPROVIDE FUNDS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Claremont InstitutePROVIDE FUNDS | Claremont, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Webb CenterPROVIDE FUNDS | Wickenburg, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Phoenix Chamber Music SocPROVIDE FUNDS | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| SwaziservePROVIDE FUNDS | Phoenix, AZ | $4K | 2023 |
| Oregon ZooPROVIDE FUNDS | Portland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Turning Point UsaPROVIDE FUNDS | Phoenix, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Cedar Mill Community LibraryPROVIDE FUNDS | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegePROVIDE FUNDS | Hillsdale, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Palos Verdes Land ConservancyPROVIDE FUNDS | Rolling Hills Estates, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| She CanPROVIDE FUNDS | Mill Valley, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| South Coast Botanical Garden FdnPROVIDE FUNDS | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Greater Area Boy ScoutsPROVIDE FUNDS | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Cabrillo Marine AquariumPROVIDE FUNDS | San Pedro, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Oregon SymphonyPROVIDE FUNDS | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| In Touch Mission IntlPROVIDE FUNDS | Tempe, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Cave Creek CanyonPROVIDE FUNDS | Portal, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Phoenix Art MuseumPROVIDE FUNDS | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Oregon Museum Of SciencePROVIDE FUNDS | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Boyce Thompson AboretumPROVIDE FUNDS | Superior, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| UsoPROVIDE FUNDS | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Pomona CollegePROVIDE FUNDS | Clairmont, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| Wickenburg Hospital FoundationPROVIDE FUNDS | Wickenburg, AZ | $20K | 2022 |
| Students For LibertyPROVIDE FUNDS | Mclean, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Lunder Research CenterPROVIDE FUNDS | Taos, NM | $5K | 2022 |
| Musical Empowerment Dartmouth ChaptPROVIDE FUNDS | Hanover, NH | $3K | 2022 |
| Darden FoundationPROVIDE FUNDS | Charlottesville, VA | $3K | 2022 |