The Ludwick Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 77-0472486 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$420K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Grant | $125,000 |
| 49-Er Foundation | Santa Clara, CA | Grant | $100,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Grant | $100,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Grant | $25,000 |
| Wm Keck Observatory | Waimea, HI | Grant | $25,000 |
| Lucille Packard Children's Hospital | Palo Alto, CA | Grant | $10,000 |
| San Jose Museum of Art | San Jose, CA | Grant | $10,000 |
| The Tech Museum of Innovation | San Jose, CA | Grant | $10,000 |
| Weingarten Children's Center | Redwood City, CA | Grant | $10,000 |
| A Foundation Building Strength | Palo Alto, CA | Grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $511,333 | 10 |
| 2021 | $458,350 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202520579349100322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0472486
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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