Fred B Luddy Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fred B Luddy Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $921,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $140,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$921,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$140,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$95,939
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $2.8 million | 7 | $772,960 |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 9 | $283,819 |
| 2025 | $921,500 | 5 | $95,939 |
How to apply
Fred B Luddy Family Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 3 | $171,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Space and Rocket Center Education Foundation | General operations | $500,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc | General operations | $250,000 |
| Kimera Orphanage | General operations | $140,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | General operations | $26,500 |
| Southern California Tennis Association Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Braydon Hamilton
- Andrew Chedrick
- Cristina Guzzetta
- Fred B Luddy
Questions people ask
Does Fred B Luddy Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred B Luddy Family Foundation Inc give?
$921,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $140,000.
Who runs Fred B Luddy Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Braydon Hamilton (Cfo), Andrew Chedrick (President), Cristina Guzzetta (Secretary) and Fred B Luddy (Ceo).