The Dudley Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dudley Foundation is a private foundation in Bellingham, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $501,194 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$501,194
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $295,475 the year before.
64% 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 | $316,540 | 32 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $295,475 | 24 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $501,194 | 45 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric Dudley 3105 Edwards St, Bellingham, WA 98229 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 480-8584, thedudleyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Email request for application. |
| Deadlines | July 1 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Dudley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 25 | $245,606 |
| Colorado | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $34,087 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,501 |
| Maryland | 2 | $26,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $23,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $22,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $21,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $16,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Greengrants Fund | As per grant application | $30,000 |
| Xerces Society for Invertebrate Con | As per grant application | $22,000 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $20,001 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $20,000 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $18,500 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $18,000 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Assoc | As per grant application | $17,500 |
| 350org | As per grant application | $17,001 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $17,000 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $16,002 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $16,000 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $15,501 |
| End of Life WA | As per grant application | $15,500 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace | As per grant application | $14,086 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater WA | As per grant application | $14,001 |
| Whatcom Land Trust | As per grant application | $14,000 |
| ReSources for a Sustainable Communi | As per grant application | $13,501 |
| Against Malaria Foundation | As per grant application | $13,500 |
| Whatcom Peace Justice Center | As per grant application | $13,001 |
| FairVote | As per grant application | $13,000 |
| HomesNOW | As per grant application | $10,500 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | As per grant application | $10,000 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $10,000 |
| Raincoast Conservation Foundation | As per grant application | $10,000 |
| Road2Home | As per grant application | $9,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | As per grant application | $9,500 |
| Bridge Alliance Educ Fund | As per grant application | $8,500 |
| Public Employees for Environ Resp | As per grant application | $8,000 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $8,000 |
| Project Vote Smart | As per grant application | $7,500 |
| KTK-BELT Inc | As per grant application | $7,000 |
| Oxfam | As per grant application | $7,000 |
| Rainbow of Magnolia Fountains of Li | As per grant application | $7,000 |
| Uusc | As per grant application | $7,000 |
| Individual | As per grant application | $7,000 |
| North Cascades Institute | As per grant application | $6,500 |
| Mtn Climate Fund | As per grant application | $5,500 |
| ACLU of WA Foundation | As per grant application | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | As per grant application | $4,500 |
| Final Exit Network | As per grant application | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Dudley
- Justin Dudley
Questions people ask
Does The Dudley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 1.
How much does The Dudley Foundation give?
$501,194 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Dudley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Dudley (President) and Justin Dudley (Vice PresidentTreasurer).
What does The Dudley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.