Cudd Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cudd Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,550 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$77,550
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,600 the year before.
48% 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 | $83,250 | 39 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $86,600 | 38 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $77,550 | 48 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Cudd 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 Cudd Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 14 | $29,500 |
| Oregon | 6 | $13,000 |
| Louisiana | 8 | $12,800 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Consuelo's Place | Social services | $5,000 |
| Gloria's Foundation Inc | Social services | $5,000 |
| NM PBS | Education | $5,000 |
| Prize Foundation | Social services | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Arts/culture | $5,000 |
| World Muse | Social justice | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Social services | $4,500 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | Community | $2,500 |
| Saving Grace | Social services | $2,500 |
| Cocc | Charity | $2,000 |
| Eat Breathe Thrive | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Mothering Across Continents | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Native Fish Society | Environment | $2,000 |
| Santa Fe Prep | Education | $2,000 |
| Greenpeace | Environment | $1,500 |
| Oregon Desert Land | Public charity | $1,500 |
| Save the Children | Social services | $1,500 |
| Taos Art Museum | Arts/culture | $1,500 |
| City Park Conservancy | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| First Line Schools | Education | $1,000 |
| Gallier Historic Houses | Community | $1,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Community | $1,000 |
| Kidsmart | Education | $1,000 |
| Neighborimpact | Community | $1,000 |
| Oregon Adaptive Sports | Community | $1,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relif Fund | Public charity | $1,000 |
| Red Cross | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Santa Fe Music Collective | Arts & culture | $1,000 |
| The Nature Convervancy | Human welfare | $1,000 |
| The Shade Tree | Social services | $1,000 |
| Wellesley Center for Women | Education | $1,000 |
| Audubon Nature Inst | Environment | $550 |
| Daniel Byron Henry Migrane Foundation | Health | $500 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Social services | $500 |
| National Sports Center for Disabled | Healthcare | $500 |
| Oregon School Ski Association | Community | $500 |
| Rainforest Trust | Environment | $500 |
| Rezdawg Rescue Inc | Community | $500 |
| Rocky Mountain Ms Center | Healthcare | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Cudd III
- Carol D Cudd
- Leslie Cudd Hale
- Linda Cudd Miller
- Blair C Naylor
- Amanda C Stuermer
Questions people ask
Does Cudd Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cudd Foundation give?
$77,550 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cudd Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert C Cudd III (President), Carol D Cudd (Vice President), Leslie Cudd Hale (Secretary) and Linda Cudd Miller (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cudd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.