James Ludke Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyWickenburg, Arizona · EIN 74-2552121 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigler Western Museum | Wickenburg, AZ | Provide funds | $21,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Provide funds | $13,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Provide funds | $12,500 |
| Del Webb Center | Wickenburg, AZ | Provide funds | $10,000 |
| Arizona Liberty Network | Phoenix, AZ | Provide funds | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the Rockies | Estes Park, CO | Provide funds | $5,000 |
| Friends of Cave Creek Canyon | Portal, AZ | Provide funds | $4,000 |
| YMCA Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Provide funds | $4,000 |
| Bread of Life International | Gilbert, AZ | Provide funds | $3,500 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | Provide funds | $2,500 |
| Cedar Mill Community Library | Portland, OR | Provide funds | $2,500 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Dallas, TX | Provide funds | $2,500 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Provide funds | $2,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science | Portland, OR | Provide funds | $1,500 |
| Oregon Symphony | Portland, OR | Provide funds | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($31,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,500 | 23 |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $141,600 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621389349100647
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2552121
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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