Ludlow Foundation
Accepts applications
Ludlow Foundation is a private foundation in Leavenworth, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$594,508
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $40,000 the year before.
73% 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 | $20,000 | 7 | $551,825 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 11 | $561,315 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 11 | $594,508 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ludlow Foundation 10400 47th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 701-4515 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Available upon request |
What Ludlow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $30,000 |
| Alaska | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wasilla Area Seniors | To provide nutrition programs and meals on wheels for seniors | $8,000 |
| Tierra Learning Center | To provide day programs for disabled adults | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Mend | To support the food pantry and community cupboard and solve food insecurity | $5,000 |
| Homes First | To provide affordable low income housing | $4,000 |
| Grub | To build gardens for low income individuals and create a sustainable food program | $4,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Thurston County | To provide home repairs for low income families | $4,000 |
| Acres of Diamonds | To provide transitional housing for single mothers and children | $2,500 |
| Vine Maple Place | To provide housing, food and clothing for low income single parents | $2,500 |
| Beans Cafe | To provide community meals and children's lunchbox program. | $2,000 |
| Panza (New Horizon Communities) | To provide permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness | $2,000 |
| Gridiron Foundation | To provide counseling for at risk youth | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bill Kramer
- John Kramer
- Mary Higuchi
- David Vey
Questions people ask
Does Ludlow Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Available upon request.
How much does Ludlow Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Ludlow Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bill Kramer (President), John Kramer (Secretary), Mary Higuchi (Vice President) and David Vey (Treasurer).
What does Ludlow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and housing and homelessness.