The Ludy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ludy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $101,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$101,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $111,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $111,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Ludy 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.
What The Ludy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $70,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $11,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Support of the clinical excellence research center (cerc) | $50,000 |
| Belle Isle Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| Business School Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| Chapman University | For the mike price endowed scholarship | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals | General support | $10,000 |
| Nothing to Lose Foundation | Provide resources for schools, including college tuition, land and building support, sports camps, malnutrition treatment, and public health program expansion. | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest G Ludy
- Benjamin Ludy
- Jason Ludy
Questions people ask
Does The Ludy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ludy Family Foundation give?
$101,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Ludy Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernest G Ludy (Pres/Sec/Treas), Benjamin Ludy (Director) and Jason Ludy (Director).
What does The Ludy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.