Private foundation · EIN 77-0472486 · Palo Alto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ludwick 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: 10 grants paid, $420K total, median $18K. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$420K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CAGrant$125K
49-Er FoundationSanta Clara, CAGrant$100K
Hoover InstitutionStanford, CAGrant$100K
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NYGrant$25K
Wm Keck ObservatoryWaimea, HIGrant$25K
Lucille Packard Children's HospitalPalo Alto, CAGrant$10K
San Jose Museum of ArtSan Jose, CAGrant$10K
The Tech Museum of InnovationSan Jose, CAGrant$10K
Weingarten Children's CenterRedwood City, CAGrant$10K
A Foundation Building StrengthPalo Alto, CAGrant$5,000

By state: California 8 · New York 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Ludwick Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, administered in care of Andrew K Ludwick, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Ludwick 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 Ludwick Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $420K across 10 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Ludwick Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), New York (1 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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