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Also known as: DBA THE SANTA RITA FOUNDATION
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Ludwick Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Andrew K Ludwick. It holds total assets of $9.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Ludwick Family Foundation has made 71 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $440K and $1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1M distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $200K, with an average award of $41K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Hawaii, New York, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$33K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ludwick Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 71 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, HI, NY.
Ludwick Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 71 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $41K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $200K.
Ludwick Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ludwick Family Foundation is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Ludwick | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Worth Z Ludwick | PRESIDENT & | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jocelyn Ludwick | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Theodore Ludwick | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Ludwick | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$553K
Total Assets
$8.9M
Fair Market Value
$8.9M
Net Worth
$8.9M
Grants Paid
$511K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$230K
Distribution Amount
$414K
Total: $890K
Total Grants
71
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$41K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay AquariumGRANT | Monterey, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Hoover InstitutionGRANT | Stanford, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Vida Verde Nature EducationGRANT | San Gregorio, CA | $81K | 2023 |
| Weingarten Children'S CenterGRANT | Redwood City, CA | $70K | 2023 |
| 49-Er FoundationGRANT | Santa Clara, CA | $55K | 2023 |
| Rochester Institute Of TechnologyGRANT | Rochester, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Wm Keck ObservatoryGRANT | Waimea, HI | $25K | 2023 |
| The Tech Museum Of InnovationGRANT | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lucille Packard Children'S HospitalGRANT | Palo Alto, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| San Jose Museum Of ArtGRANT | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Building StrengthGRANT | Palo Alto, CA | $2K | 2022 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
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