The Ludes Family Foundation
Historical FunderMarion, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3448695 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$139K
Organizations funded91
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN LUDES |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 WATER STREET, MARION MA 02738 |
| Phone | 5087480800 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUESTING FUNDS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Health System Inc | Fairhaven, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alma Del Mar Foundation | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Our Sisters' School | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Friends of Marion Coa | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Gabriel's Episcopal Church | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Northern Illinois University | Champaign, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sippican Lands Trust | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tabor Academy | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Family Pantry- Damien's Pantry | Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gather - Portmouth's Food | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift | Bristol, RI | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United Way of Greater New Bedford | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | Fairhaven, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Elizabeth Taber Library | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Marion Institute Inc | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Nativity Preparatory School | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| New Bedford Star Kids | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Family Pantry - Damiens Place | Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Zeiteron | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Our Sisters' School | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Farmland Trust | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Musicfest Inc | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Discovery Language Academy | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Jack Foundation | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lahey Hospital and Medical Center | Burlington, MA | Restricted | $1,000 |
| Marion Art Center | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marion Natural History Museum | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Nbso | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tke Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sippican Historical Society | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Massachusetts | Hathorne, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army - Eastern Territory | West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast Inc | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Moses Brown School | Providence, RI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Kids Count | Providence, RI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop | Bristol, RI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Chase Homes for Children | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greater Seacoast Community Health | Somersworth, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gather - Portsmouth's Food | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Generation Inc | Greenland, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 91 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,000 | 91 |
| 2023 | $129,490 | 78 |
| 2022 | $127,000 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102139
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3448695
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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