The Rudisill Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-4877778

Foundation Overview

Based in Wrightsville Beach, NC, The Rudisill Family Foundation has awarded 217 grants totaling $1,859,251 to organizations in North Carolina, West Virginia and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $85,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,859,251
Total Assets
$7,741,724
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%

5 of 29 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
North Carolina

87% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Wilmington (85%), Wrightsville Beach (4%), Fayetteville (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+108%

Strong 108% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Rudisill Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
New Hanover Regional Medical Founda $50,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
The Carousel Center $12,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Brigade Boys And Girls Club $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Cape Fear Literacy Council $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Cape Fear Council -Boy Scouts Of Am $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Wilmington Fraternal Order Of The P $150 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
St Andrews-covenant Presbyterian $85,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Good Shepherd Ministries $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Uncw Seahawk Club $25,300 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Communities In Schools Cape Fear $6,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Airlie Gardens $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Opera House Theatre Company $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
The First Tee Of Greater Wilmington $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Camp Schrieber Foundation $2,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
American Heart Association $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Fund 2023
Nccfrg $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Fidelity Community Foundation $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Fund 2023
Honor Flight Of Cape Fear Area $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Harrelson Center $33,333 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
The Hill School Of Wilmington $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Uncw Shotmakers $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2023
Charleston Day School Project $2,500 Charleston, SC, US General Fund 2023
Little Chapel On Boardwalk $4,200 Wrightsville Beach, NC, US General Fund 2023
Pfeiffer University $25,000 Misenheimer, NC, US General Fund 2023
New Hanover Alumni Association $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US Charitable Giving 2023
Bps Foundation $5,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Charitable Giving 2023
Home Angel $3,500 Wilmington, NC, US Charitable Giving 2023
New Hanover High School Boosters $500 Wilmington, NC, US Charitable Giving 2023
Alamance Community Foundation $150 Burlington, NC, US Charitable Giving 2023
New Hanover Regional Medical Founda $75,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
The Carousel Center $12,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Cape Fear Community College Foundat $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Brigade Boys And Girls Club $20,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Good Friends Of Wilmington $1,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Cape Fear Council -Boy Scouts Of Am $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Thalian Hall $2,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Wilmington Fraternal Order Of The P $150 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Friends Of Uncw $150 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Wilmington Ymca $1,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
St Andrews-covenant Presbyterian $4,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Salvation Army $7,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Good Shepherd Ministries $7,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Uncw Seahawk Club $15,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Communities In Schools Cape Fear $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Methodist University $5,000 Fayetteville, NC, US General Fund 2022
Opera House Theatre Company $15,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
The First Tee Of Greater Wilmington $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Badin Presbyterian $250 Leon, WV, US General Fund 2022
American Heart Association $500 Atlanta, GA, US General Fund 2022
Domestic Violence - Fathers For Hop $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Badin Historic Museum $500 Badin, NC, US General Fund 2022
Honor Flight Of Cape Fear Area $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Harrelson Center $33,334 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Wounded Warriors $450 Jacksonville, FL, US General Fund 2022
Charleston Day School Project $250 Charleston, SC, US General Fund 2022
Dee Norton Advocacy Center $2,500 Charleston, SC, US General Fund 2022
Dreams Of Wilmington $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Echo Haiti $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Fc Charleston $5,000 Mount Pleasant, SC, US General Fund 2022
Little Chapel On Boardwalk $8,000 Wrightsville Beach, NC, US General Fund 2022
Pfeiffer University $25,000 Misenheimer, NC, US General Fund 2022
Student Aid Association $7,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable Giving 2022
New Hanover Regional Medical Founda $75,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
The Carousel Center $12,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Cape Fear Community College Foundat $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Brigade Boys And Girls Club $20,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Good Friends Of Wilmington $1,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Cape Fear Council -Boy Scouts Of Am $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Thalian Hall $2,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Wilmington Fraternal Order Of The P $150 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Friends Of Uncw $150 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Wilmington Ymca $1,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
St Andrews-covenant Presbyterian $4,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Salvation Army $7,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Good Shepherd Ministries $7,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Uncw Seahawk Club $15,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Communities In Schools Cape Fear $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Methodist University $5,000 Fayetteville, NC, US General Fund 2022
Opera House Theatre Company $15,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
The First Tee Of Greater Wilmington $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Badin Presbyterian $250 Leon, WV, US General Fund 2022
American Heart Association $500 Atlanta, GA, US General Fund 2022
Domestic Violence - Fathers For Hop $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Badin Historic Museum $500 Badin, NC, US General Fund 2022
Honor Flight Of Cape Fear Area $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Harrelson Center $33,334 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Wounded Warriors $450 Jacksonville, FL, US General Fund 2022
Charleston Day School Project $250 Charleston, SC, US General Fund 2022
Dee Norton Advocacy Center $2,500 Charleston, SC, US General Fund 2022
Dreams Of Wilmington $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Echo Haiti $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
Fc Charleston $5,000 Mount Pleasant, SC, US General Fund 2022
Little Chapel On Boardwalk $8,000 Wrightsville Beach, NC, US General Fund 2022
Pfeiffer University $25,000 Misenheimer, NC, US General Fund 2022
Student Aid Association $7,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2022
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable Giving 2022
New Hanover Regional Medical Founda $75,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
The Carousel Center $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Cape Fear Community College Foundat $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Cape Fear Literacy Council $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Good Friends Of Wilmington $150 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Cape Fear Council -boy Scouts Of Am $750 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Thalian Hall $2,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Wilmington Fraternal Order Of The P $300 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Wilmington Ymca $1,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
St Andrews-covenant Presbyterian $25,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Salvation Army $7,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Domestic Violence Shelter $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Good Shepherd Ministries $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Uncw Seahawk Club $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Communities In Schools Cape Fear $6,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Airlie Gardens $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Opera House Theatre Company $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Baden Presbyterian $150 Leon, WV, US General Fund 2021
American Heart Association $500 Atlanta, GA, US General Fund 2021
First Tee Of Greater Wilmington $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Lees Mcrae College $250 Banner Elk, NC, US General Fund 2021
Nc Sheriffs Association $100 Raleigh, NC, US General Fund 2021
Nccfrg $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Honor Of Cape Fear Area $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Pink Ribbon Celebration $250 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Eden Village Of Wilmington $40,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Wb Volunteer Firefighters $250 Wrightsville Beach, NC, US General Fund 2021
Harrelson Center $250 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
The Hill School Of Wilmington $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Youth On Course $1,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US General Fund 2021
Uncw Shotmakers $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
Wounded Warriors $150 Jacksonville, FL, US General Fund 2021
Access Of Wilmington $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2021
New Hanover Regional Medical Founda $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
The Carousel Center $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Cape Fear Community College Foundat $13,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Brigade Boys And Girls Club $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Cape Fear Literacy Council $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Good Friends Of Wilmington $100 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Cape Fear Council -boy Scouts Of Am $750 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Thalian Hall $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Wilmington Fraternal Order Of The P $100 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Wilmington Ymca $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
St Andrews-covenant Presbyterian $25,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Salvation Army $7,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Domestic Violence Shelter $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Good Shepherd Ministries $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Uncw Seahawk Club $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Communities In Schools Cape Fear $2,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Airlie Gardens $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Methodist University $25,000 Fayetteville, NC, US General Fund 2020
Jdrf $1,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2020
The Children's Museum Of Wilmington $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Baden Presbyterian $250 Leon, WV, US General Fund 2020
First Tee Of Greater Wilmington $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Feed The Hungry $1,400 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Nourish Nc $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Re-3 Wilmington Downtown $6,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Domestic Violence - Fathers For Hop $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Badin Historic Museum $250 Badin, NC, US General Fund 2020
Wrightsville Beach Firefighters $250 Wrightsville Beach, NC, US General Fund 2020
American Cancer Society $100 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Lees Mcrae College $500 Banner Elk, NC, US General Fund 2020
Nc Sheriffs Association $100 Raleigh, NC, US General Fund 2020
Nc Azalea Festival Fund $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Wrightsville Beach Museum $5,000 Wrightsville Beach, NC, US General Fund 2020
Nccfrg $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2020
Fidelity Community Foundation $75,000 Boston, MA, US General Fund 2020
New Hanover Regional Medical Founda $41,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
The Carousel Center $12,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
Cape Fear Community College Foundat $12,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
Cape Fear Council -boy Scouts Of Am $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
Friends Of Uncw $250 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
Wilmington Ymca $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
St Andrews-covenant Presbyterian $25,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
Salvation Army $6,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
Uncw Seahawk Club $20,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
Communities In Schools Cape Fear $7,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
Airlie Gardens $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
Methodist University $20,000 Fayetteville, NC, US General Fund 2018
Camp Schrieber Foundation $2,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2018
American Heart Association $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Fund 2018
Town Of Wrightsville Beach $25,000 Wrightsville Beach, NC, US General Fund 2018
Stanly Health Foundation $125 Albemarle, NC, US General Fund 2018
New Hanover Regional Medical Founda $40,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
The Carousel Center $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
Brigade Boys And Girls Club $1,250 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
Cape Fear Council -boy Scouts Of Am $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
Wilmington Fraternal Order Of The P $100 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
Wilmington Ymca $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
Salvation Army $6,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
Good Shepherd Ministries $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
Uncw Seahawk Club $47,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
Communities In Schools Cape Fear $7,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
Airlie Gardens $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
The Educational Foundation Inc $6,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Fund 2017
Methodist University $20,000 Fayetteville, NC, US General Fund 2017
Friends Of Fort Fisher $500 Kure Beach, NC, US General Fund 2017
Camp Schrieber Foundation $2,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2017
One Love Foundation $5,000 Bronxville, NY, US General Fund 2017
Baden Presbyterian $125 Leon, WV, US General Fund 2017
New Hanover Regional Medical Founda $40,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
The Carousel Center $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Brigade Boys And Girls Club $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Cape Fear Literacy Council $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Cape Fear Council -boy Scouts Of Am $850 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Cameron Museum $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Thalian Hall $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Friends Of Uncw $100 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Wilmington Ymca $2,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
St Andrews-covenant Presbyterian $15,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Salvation Army $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Good Shepherd Ministries $500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Uncw Seahawk Club $32,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Communities In Schools Cape Fear $7,000 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Methodist University $20,000 Fayetteville, NC, US General Fund 2016
The Children's Museum Of Wilmington $12,500 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016
Unc General Alumni Association $6,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Fund 2016
Pavillion $2,000 Mill Spring, NC, US General Fund 2016
The First Tee Of Greater Wilmington $1,250 Wilmington, NC, US General Fund 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Rudisill Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-4877778
Website N/A
Address 217 S LUMINA AVENUE Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Rudisill Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Deborah Brown Rudisill
Trustee William Garrison Rudisill

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.