The Rudisill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rudisill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $373,520 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $167,000. 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$373,520
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$167,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $329,633 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 | $329,633 | 29 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $373,520 | 29 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
The Rudisill 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 Rudisill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 21 | $357,583 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,600 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,937 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian | General fund | $167,000 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Founda | General fund | $50,000 |
| Harrelson Center | General fund | $33,333 |
| Uncw Seahawk Club | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Carousel Center | General fund | $12,500 |
| Opera House Theatre Company | General fund | $10,000 |
| Little Chapel on Boardwalk | General fund | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls of SE North Carolina | General | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $7,000 |
| Communities in Schools Cape Fear | General fund | $6,000 |
| Airlie Gardens | General fund | $5,000 |
| JDRF | General fund | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Wilmington | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nccfrg | General fund | $5,000 |
| BPS Foundation | Charitable giving | $5,000 |
| NC Maine and Estuary Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Cape Fear Council -Boy Scouts of Am | General fund | $3,250 |
| Schreiber Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Charleston Day School Project | General fund | $1,937 |
| Wilmington YMCA | General fund | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Hill School of Wilmington | General fund | $1,000 |
| Welcome Home Angel | General | $500 |
| Wrightsville Beach Firefighters | General fund | $250 |
| Wounded Warriors | General fund | $250 |
| Wilmington Fraternal Order of the P | General fund | $150 |
| Badin Presbyterian | General fund | $150 |
| NC Sheriffs Association | General fund | $100 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Brown Rudisill
- William Garrison Rudisill
Questions people ask
Does The Rudisill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rudisill Family Foundation give?
$373,520 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Rudisill Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Brown Rudisill (Trustee) and William Garrison Rudisill (Trustee).
What does The Rudisill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.