Private foundation · EIN 47-2161892 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dudley Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$2.1M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AZ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TXGeneral use.$500K
Inova Health Systems FoundationFairfax, VAGeneral use.$500K
Purdue FoundationWest Lafayette, INGeneral use.$500K
Houston Grand Opera AssociationHouston, TXGeneral use.$100K
Schwab Charitable FundLone Tree, COGeneral use.$100K
Schwab Charitable FundLone Tree, COGeneral use.$100K
Kids MealsHouston, TXGeneral use.$40K
Urban HarvestHouston, TXGeneral use.$32K
Friends of the ChildrenPortland, ORGeneral use.$30K
Columbia Land TrustVancouver, WAGeneral use.$25K
Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXGeneral use.$25K
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MAGeneral use.$25K
Egyptian TheaterCoos Bay, ORGeneral use.$20K
The Kinkaid SchoolHouston, TXGeneral use.$15K
Zenger FarmsPortland, ORGeneral use.$15K
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TXGeneral use.$10K
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAGeneral use.$10K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYGeneral use.$10K
Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TXGeneral use.$10K
Deschutes River AlliancePortland, ORGeneral use.$5,000
Oregon Episcopal SchoolPortland, ORGeneral use.$5,000
Park City Education FoundationPark City, UTGeneral use.$5,000
Salmonberry Trail FoundationHillsboro, ORGeneral use.$5,000
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXGeneral use.$5,000
Young Authors GreenhouseLouisville, KYGeneral use.$5,000
Citizens for Animal ProtectionHouston, TXGeneral use.$3,500
Hgo Guild (houston Grand Opera Guild)Houston, TXGeneral use.$3,500
Houston Food BankHouston, TXGeneral use.$3,000
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral use.$3,000
Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterHouston, TXGeneral use.$1,500
The Junior League of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral use.$500

By state: Texas 14 · Virginia 2 · Indiana 1 · Colorado 2 · Oregon 6 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Dudley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of William N Dudley Jr, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dudley Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dudley Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 31 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Dudley Family Foundation give?

Texas (14 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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