The Rudolph Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 46-6337083 · Private foundation
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
50% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | Sanibel Island, FL | General Support | $25,250 |
| DePauw University Scholarship Fund | Greencastle, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Washington Lee University Scholarsh | Lexington, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Wabash College Scholarship | Crawfordsville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Blue Jacket Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $7,500 |
| Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Aquari | Sanibel, FL | General Support | $7,500 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $6,000 |
| Sanibel Public Library Foundation | Sanibel, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| YMCA Camp Carson | Princeton, IN | General Support | $3,500 |
| Literary Alliance of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $3,500 |
| Sanibel Community House | Sanibel, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildli | Sanibel, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| DePauw University Parent's Fund | Greencastle, IN | General Support | $500 |
| Washington Lee Generals Club | Lexington, VA | General Support | $500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($65,316). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,566 | 22 |
| 2024 | $214,774 | 22 |
| 2023 | $103,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630979349101008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6337083
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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