Rudlaff Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Rudlaff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Myers, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$216,470
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $38,564 | 10 | $169,014 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 11 | $191,118 |
| 2025 | $37,500 | 7 | $216,470 |
How to apply
| Contact | F Richard Rudlaff III 12701 Mastique Beach Blvd, 12701 Mastique Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 470-3016, jrudlaff@icloud.com |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Restrictions | A need resulting directly from an identifiable, sudden, and unexpected event. The inability to provide for the basic necessities of life such as food, clothing, housing, furniture and other items of basis sustenance. An unusual and uninsured medical expense caused by severe illness or accident. A need for supplemental assistance by an aged or handicapped individual with insufficient income to maintain a minimum standard of living. |
What Rudlaff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $12,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Disaster Relief Salvation Army Disaster Relief | Assistance to people in need | $10,000 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Childre Penrickton Center for Blind Children | Assistance for blind children | $7,500 |
| Individual | Assistance to people in need | $5,000 |
| Paws With A Cause Paws With A Cause | Animal welfare organization | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Samaritans Purse | International crisis response | $5,000 |
| Animal Refuge Center Animal Refuge Center | Animal welfare organization | $2,500 |
| Crow Crow | Wildlife rehabilitation center | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- F Richard Rudlaff III
Questions people ask
Does Rudlaff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rudlaff Family Foundation give?
$37,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rudlaff Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists F Richard Rudlaff III (Trustee).
What does Rudlaff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and animals.