The Rudisill Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWrightsville Beach, North Carolina · EIN 20-4877778 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
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
26% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrelson Center | Wilmington, NC | General fund | $33,333 |
| Uncw Seahawk Club | Wilmington, NC | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Carousel Center | Wilmington, NC | General fund | $12,500 |
| Opera House Theatre Company | Wilmington, NC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Wilmington, NC | General fund | $7,000 |
| Communities in Schools Cape Fear | Wilmington, NC | General fund | $6,000 |
| Bps Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Nc Maine and Estuary Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Cape Fear Council -Boy Scouts of Am | Wilmington, NC | General fund | $3,250 |
| Schreiber Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Charleston Day School Project | Charleston, SC | General fund | $1,937 |
| Wilmington YMCA | Wilmington, NC | General fund | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Hill School of Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Nc Sheriffs Association | Raleigh, NC | General fund | $100 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($258,400). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $373,520 | 29 |
| 2023 | $329,633 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533209349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4877778
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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