Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.2 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$8.2 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$279 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11.3 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11.3 million | 74 | $200 million |
| 2024 | $8.2 million | 51 | $279 million |
How to apply
Carol and Gene Ludwig Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $4.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $1.3 million |
| California | 5 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 11 | $936,000 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $182,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $134,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale Law School | General operating support - general | $3.0 million |
| Yale School of Medicine | General operating support - general | $1.4 million |
| University of California San Francisco | General operating support - general | $450,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | General operating support - general | $445,580 |
| Gladstone Institutes | General operating support - general | $400,000 |
| Boston University | General operating support - general | $383,287 |
| MIT Picower Institute for Learning and Memory | General operating support - general | $210,000 |
| New York University Grossman School of Medicine | General operating support - general | $200,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | General operating support - general | $200,000 |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | General operating support - general | $166,000 |
| Bottom Line | General operating support - general | $150,000 |
| Advocates for Children of New York | General operating support - general | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | General operating support - general | $100,000 |
| Inova Health Systems Foundation | General operating support - general | $100,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation | General operating support - general | $100,000 |
| National Academy Foundation | General operating support - general | $100,000 |
| Teach for All | General operating support - general | $100,000 |
| Usta Foundation Incorporated | General operating support - general | $80,000 |
| Cityworks DC | General operating support - general | $75,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating support - general | $50,000 |
| New Futures | General operating support - general | $40,000 |
| I Am Home | General operating support - general | $30,000 |
| University of California San Diego | General operating support - general | $25,675 |
| Citizens' Committee for Children New York | General operating support - general | $25,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | General operating support - general | $25,000 |
| Pelotonia | General operating support - general | $25,000 |
| Cahn Fellowship | General operating support - general | $15,000 |
| KIPP DC | General operating support - general | $15,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation | General operating support - general | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General operating support - general | $10,000 |
| Partnership for Public Service | General operating support - general | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | General operating support - general | $10,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership | General operating support - general | $10,000 |
| Calvary Women's Services | General operating support - general | $7,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | General operating support - general | $7,500 |
| Global Immunotalks | General operating support - general | $7,500 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | General operating support - general | $7,500 |
| Bishop John T Walker School for Boys | General operating support - general | $5,000 |
| Edututor of Virginia Inc | General operating support - general | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General operating support - general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Ludwig
- Eugene A Ludwig
- Robert B Barnett Esq
- Matthew Giacomini
Questions people ask
Does Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation give?
$8.2 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol Ludwig (President/Director), Eugene A Ludwig (Secretary/Treasurer/Director), Robert B Barnett Esq (Director) and Matthew Giacomini (Vice President).
What does Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.