Ruud Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ruud Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Racine, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $353,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $36,750 and the largest $100,000. 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$353,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$36,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $315,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $334,387 | 11 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $315,000 | 10 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $353,500 | 8 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Ruud Family Foundation Inc 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 Ruud Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 6 | $153,500 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic - Alix School of Medicine | Charitable operation expenses | $100,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Charitable operation expenses | $100,000 |
| Prairie School | Charitable operation expenses | $60,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society Racine | Charitable operation expenses | $53,500 |
| All Saints Foundation - Wow Women of Worth | Charitable operation expenses | $20,000 |
| Racine Zoo | Charitable operation expenses | $10,000 |
| Eaa Chapter 838 | Aviation scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital | Charitable operation expenses | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher A Ruud
- Chantil F Ruud
- Theodore O Sokoly
Questions people ask
Does Ruud Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruud Family Foundation Inc give?
$353,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $36,750.
Who runs Ruud Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher A Ruud (President/Treasurer), Chantil F Ruud (Vice President) and Theodore O Sokoly (Secretary).
What does Ruud Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.