Rudge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rudge Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $153,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$153,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $155,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,000 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $153,500 | 10 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Rudge Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Rudge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 4 | $97,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Lakes Methodist Church | General operating | $60,000 |
| Alumni Association of the University of Virginia | Scholarship funds | $20,000 |
| Ecolint-American Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Positive Paths | General operating | $17,500 |
| Sun Lakes Rotary | General operating | $10,000 |
| Tiffany Foundation - Tiffany Fund | General operating | $10,000 |
| Snowmass Chapel | General operating | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Scholarship funds | $5,000 |
| Spectrum Affordable Housing Corporation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Riverbridge Regional Center | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard J Rudge
- Lois I Rudge
Questions people ask
Does Rudge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rudge Foundation give?
$153,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rudge Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard J Rudge (Director) and Lois I Rudge (Director).
What does Rudge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.