The Ludes Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ludes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Marion, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $139,000 in 91 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$139,000
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $129,490 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,000 | 78 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $129,490 | 78 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $139,000 | 91 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Ludes 57 Water Street, Marion, MA 02738 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 748-0800 |
| What to submit | Letter requesting funds |
What The Ludes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 52 | $87,500 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | $7,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $6,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $4,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Health System Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alma del Mar Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Our Sisters' School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Friends of Marion Coa | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Gabriel's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Northern Illinois University | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sippican Lands Trust | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tabor Academy | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Family Pantry- Damien's Pantry | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gather - Portmouth's Food | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United Way of Greater New Bedford | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Elizabeth Taber Library | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Marion Institute Inc | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Nativity Preparatory School | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| New Bedford Star Kids | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Family Pantry - Damiens Place | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Zeiteron | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Our Sisters' School | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Farmland Trust | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Americares | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Musicfest Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Discovery Language Academy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Jack Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lahey Hospital and Medical Center | Restricted | $1,000 |
| Marion Art Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marion Natural History Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Ludes
- Doris Ludes
- Sharon J Giblin
- Greg H Ludes
- John T Ludes Jr
- Laura J Ludes
Questions people ask
Does The Ludes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ludes Family Foundation give?
$139,000 in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Ludes Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Ludes (Trustee), Doris Ludes (Trustee), Sharon J Giblin (Trustee) and Greg H Ludes (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Ludes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.