The Ludwick Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 77-0472486

Foundation Overview

Based in Palo Alto, CA, The Ludwick Family Foundation has awarded 202 grants totaling $6,367,251 to organizations in California, Massachusetts and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $200,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$6,367,251
Total Assets
$8,854,727
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
10
Median Grant
$17,500
% Median Grant Decline
-56% (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
Closed Network: 10%

1 of 10 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
California

74% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Palo Alto (29%), San Jose (22%), Redwood City (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+37%

Moderate 37% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (62%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Ludwick 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
49-er Foundation $100,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Grant 2024
Hoover Institution $100,000 Stanford, CA, US Grant 2024
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2024
Monterey Bay Aquarium $125,000 Monterey, CA, US Grant 2024
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Grant 2024
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2024
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2024
A Foundation Building Strength $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2024
Wm Keck Observatory $25,000 Waimea, HI, US Grant 2024
Weingarten Children's Center $10,000 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2024
Weingarten Children's Center $70,000 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2023
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2023
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Grant 2023
Wm Keck Observatory $25,000 Waimea, HI, US Grant 2023
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2023
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2023
49-er Foundation $55,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Grant 2023
Hoover Institution $100,000 Stanford, CA, US Grant 2023
Monterey Bay Aquarium $125,000 Monterey, CA, US Grant 2023
Vida Verde Nature Education $81,333 San Gregorio, CA, US Grant 2023
Weingarten Children's Center $70,000 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2023
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2023
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Grant 2023
Wm Keck Observatory $25,000 Waimea, HI, US Grant 2023
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2023
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2023
49-er Foundation $55,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Grant 2023
Hoover Institution $100,000 Stanford, CA, US Grant 2023
Monterey Bay Aquarium $125,000 Monterey, CA, US Grant 2023
Vida Verde Nature Education $81,333 San Gregorio, CA, US Grant 2023
Weingarten Children's Center $200,000 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2022
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2022
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Grant 2022
Wm Keck Observatory $25,000 Waimea, HI, US Grant 2022
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2022
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2022
49-er Foundation $85,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Grant 2022
Hoover Institution $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Grant 2022
Monterey Bay Aquarium $100,000 Monterey, CA, US Grant 2022
Foundation For Building Strength $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2022
Weingarten Children's Center $200,000 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2022
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2022
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Grant 2022
Wm Keck Observatory $25,000 Waimea, HI, US Grant 2022
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2022
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2022
49-er Foundation $85,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Grant 2022
Hoover Institution $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Grant 2022
Monterey Bay Aquarium $100,000 Monterey, CA, US Grant 2022
Foundation For Building Strength $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2022
Weingarten Children's Center $200,000 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2022
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2022
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Grant 2022
Wm Keck Observatory $25,000 Waimea, HI, US Grant 2022
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2022
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2022
49-er Foundation $85,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Grant 2022
Hoover Institution $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Grant 2022
Monterey Bay Aquarium $100,000 Monterey, CA, US Grant 2022
Foundation For Building Strength $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2022
Weingarten Children's Center $50,000 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2021
Wellesley College $2,000 Wellesley, MA, US Grant 2021
Weingarten Children's Center $6,850 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2021
Weingarten Children's Center $7,500 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2021
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2021
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Grant 2021
Wm Keck Observatory $25,000 Waimea, HI, US Grant 2021
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2021
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $15,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2021
49-er Foundation $125,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Grant 2021
Hoover Institution $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Grant 2021
Monterey Bay Aquarium $125,000 Monterey, CA, US Grant 2021
Foundation For Building Strength $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2021
Hale Ranch Foundation $5,000 Los Altos, CA, US Grant 2021
Weingarten Children's Center $50,000 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2021
Wellesley College $2,000 Wellesley, MA, US Grant 2021
Weingarten Children's Center $6,850 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2021
Weingarten Children's Center $7,500 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2021
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2021
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Grant 2021
Wm Keck Observatory $25,000 Waimea, HI, US Grant 2021
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2021
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $15,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2021
49-er Foundation $125,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Grant 2021
Hoover Institution $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Grant 2021
Monterey Bay Aquarium $125,000 Monterey, CA, US Grant 2021
Foundation For Building Strength $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2021
Hale Ranch Foundation $5,000 Los Altos, CA, US Grant 2021
Weingarten Children's Center $50,000 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2021
Wellesley College $2,000 Wellesley, MA, US Grant 2021
Weingarten Children's Center $6,850 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2021
Weingarten Children's Center $7,500 Redwood City, CA, US Grant 2021
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2021
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Grant 2021
Wm Keck Observatory $25,000 Waimea, HI, US Grant 2021
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2021
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $15,000 San Jose, CA, US Grant 2021
49-er Foundation $125,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Grant 2021
Hoover Institution $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Grant 2021
Monterey Bay Aquarium $125,000 Monterey, CA, US Grant 2021
Foundation For Building Strength $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Grant 2021
Hale Ranch Foundation $5,000 Los Altos, CA, US Grant 2021
San Francisco Forty Niners Foundation $100,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Steam Transportation 2020
Waimea Ocean Film Festival $35,000 Kamuela, HI, US General Support 2020
Lucile Packard Foundation For Children's Health $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Support Lucille Packard Hospital Program 2020
The Palo Alto Community Fund $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Support Philanthropic Endowment In Palo Alto Community Dave Mitchell Match 2020
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Challenge Match And General Support 2020
Stanford University Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Ju $35,000 Stanford, CA, US Support Hoover Institution/institute For Economic Policy Research 2020
Lagcc Foundation Inc $5,000 Los Altos, CA, US General Support 2020
Foundation For Hearing Research Inc $10,000 Redwood City, CA, US Support Dash/graham And Scholarship Programs 2020
Okizu Foundation $25,000 Novato, CA, US General Support-fire Fund 2020
California Association For Research In Astronomy $25,000 Kamuela, HI, US Fund Raising Event And Annual Support 2020
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation $125,000 Monterey, CA, US Endowment And General Support Of Private Operating Foundation 2020
The Tech Interative $25,000 San Jose, CA, US Annual Museum Support 2020
San Jose Museum Of Art Association $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Council Of 100 2020
Monterey Bay Aquarium $100,000 Monterey, CA, US Endowment And General Support Of Private Operating Foundation. 2019
Palo Alto Community Fund $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Support Philanthropic Endowment In Palo Alto Community Dave Mitchell Match). 2019
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Council Of 100. 2019
Wellesley College $10,000 Wellesley, MA, US Annual Support. 2019
Stanford Econ Inst For Policy Resea $10,000 Stanford, CA, US Provide Annual Research Support. 2019
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $25,000 San Jose, CA, US Annual Museum Support. 2019
Friends Of Palo Alto Jr Museum Zoo $100,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Annual Support. 2019
Waimea Ocean Film Festival $60,000 Kamuela, HI, US General Support. 2019
Gamma Phi Beta Foundation $5,000 Centennial, CO, US Nlz Scholarship Addition. 2019
Foundation For Building Strength $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Funds For Research (guillet). 2019
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Chakllenge Match And General Support. 2019
W M Keck Observatory $25,000 Kamuela, HI, US Fund Raising Event And Annual Support. 2019
Okizu $5,000 Novato, CA, US General Support - Fire Fund. 2019
49er Foundation $40,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Steam Transportation. 2019
Weingarten Children's Center $11,150 Redwood City, CA, US Support Dash/graham And Scholarship Programs. 2019
Children's Circle Of Care $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Support Lucille Packard Hospital Program. 2019
2nd Harvest Food Bank $3,750 San Jose, CA, US Annual Support. 2019
Monterey Bay Aquarium $125,000 Monterey, CA, US Endowment And General Support Of Private Operating Foundation. 2018
Palo Alto Community Fund $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Support Philanthropic Endowment In Palo Alto Community. 2018
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Council Of 100. 2018
Wellesley College $5,000 Wellesley, MA, US Annual Support. 2018
Palo Alto Art Center Foundation $1,250 Palo Alto, CA, US General Foundation Support. 2018
Stanford Econ Inst For Policy Resea $10,000 Stanford, CA, US Provide Annual Research Support. 2018
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Annual Museum Support. 2018
Friends Of Palo Alto Jr Museum Zoo $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Annual Support. 2018
Lucille Packard Foundation For Chil $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Support For "circle Of Care". 2018
Waimea Ocean Film Festival $60,000 Kamuela, HI, US General Support. 2018
Pursuit Of Excellence $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Scholarships. 2018
Gamma Phi Beta Foundation $1,000 Centennial, CO, US Nlz Scholarship Addition. 2018
Foundation For Building Strength $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Funds For Research (guillet). 2018
Harvard Business School $50,000 Cambridge, MA, US Support 50th Reunion. 2018
Planned Parenthood $2,500 San Jose, CA, US Annual Support. 2018
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US Chakllenge Match And General Support. 2018
W M Keck Observatory $32,585 Kamuela, HI, US Fund Raising Event And Annual Support. 2018
Als Association $100 Agoura Hills, CA, US General Support - Carolyn Reese Memorial 2018
Ucsf Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support - Jeanne Robertson Memorial. 2018
City Team Ministries $50 San Jose, CA, US Annual Support For Homeless. 2018
Okizu $10,000 Novato, CA, US General Support - Fire Fund. 2018
49er Foundation $50,000 Santa Clara, CA, US North County Fire Relief. 2018
Monterey Bay Aquarium $100,000 Monterey, CA, US General Support Of Private Operating Foundation. 2017
Palo Alto Community Fund $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Support Philanthropic Endowment In Palo Alto Community. 2017
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Council Of 100. 2017
Wellesley College $40,000 Wellesley, MA, US General Support (50th Reunion). 2017
Palo Alto Art Center Foundation $1,250 Palo Alto, CA, US General Foundation Support. 2017
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $10,000 San Jose, CA, US General Museum Support. 2017
Vida Verde $78,000 Hal Moon Bay, CA, US General Support (pledge Remainder). 2017
Friends Of Palo Alto Jr Museum Zoo $25,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Matching Support. 2017
Lucille Packard Foundation For Chil $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Support For "circle Of Care" And "tally Ho". 2017
Waimea Ocean Film Festival $25,000 Kamuela, HI, US General Support. 2017
Pursuit Of Excellence $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Scholarships. 2017
Gamma Phi Beta Foundation $1,000 Centennial, CO, US Nlz Scholarship Addition. 2017
Foundation For Building Strength $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Funds For Research (guillet). 2017
Harvard Magazine $100 Cambridge, MA, US General Support. 2017
Harvard College Fund $50,000 Cambridge, MA, US S.e.a.s. Program. 2017
Planned Parenthood $2,000 San Jose, CA, US General Support. 2017
Rochester Institute Of Technology $25,000 Rochester, NY, US General Support. 2017
W M Keck Observatory $5,000 Kamuela, HI, US General Support. 2017
Sense Of Security California $100 San Francisco, CA, US Memory Of Patricia Weaver. 2017
Sisters Habitat $50 Sisters, OR, US General Support. 2017
Lifemoves $100 Menlo Park, CA, US Memory Of Carolyn Cross. 2017
Champion Charities $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Support (ref Frank Quattrone). 2017
Avenidas $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Support. 2017
Monterey Bay Aquarium $25,000 Monterey, CA, US General Support Of Private Operating Foundation. 2016
Palo Alto Community Fund $2,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Support Philanthropic Endowment In Palo Alto Community. 2016
San Jose Museum Of Art $10,000 San Jose, CA, US Council Of 100. 2016
Wellesley College $50,000 Wellesley, MA, US General Support (50th Reunion). 2016
Palo Alto Art Center Foundation $1,250 Palo Alto, CA, US General Foundation Support. 2016
Stanford Econ Inst For Policy Resea $10,000 Stanford, CA, US Provide Research Support. 2016
The Tech Museum Of Innovation $10,000 San Jose, CA, US General Museum Support. 2016
Friends Of Palo Alto Jr Museum Zoo $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Support. 2016
Bing Nursery School $5,000 Stanford, CA, US General Endowment Support. 2016
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Support For "circle Of Care" And "tally Ho". 2016
Waimea Ocean Film Festival $50,000 Kamuela, HI, US General Support. 2016
Pursuit Of Excellence $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Scholarships. 2016
Gamma Phi Beta Foundation $1,000 Centennial, CO, US Nlz Scholarship Addition. 2016
Foundation For Building Strength $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Provide Funds For Research (guillet). 2016
Friends Of Harvard Water Polo $5,000 Cambridge, MA, US General Support. 2016
Harvard College Fund $100,000 Cambridge, MA, US S.e.a.s. Program. 2016
Paws $500 Chicago, IL, US General Support. 2016
Planned Parenthood $2,000 San Jose, CA, US General Support. 2016
Positive Coaching Alliance $1,000 Mountain View, CA, US General Support. 2016
Rochester Institute Of Technology $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Support. 2016
W M Keck Observatory $1,000 Kamuela, HI, US General Support. 2016
Alearn $5,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Ned Barnholt Award Fund Raiser. 2016
Valle Monte League $500 Los Altos Hills, CA, US General Support. 2016
Visitor Industry $200 Kohala Coast, HI, US Charity Walk. 2016
Abilities United $100 Palo Alto, CA, US General Support. 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 77-0472486
Website N/A
Address 491 SANTA RITA AVE Palo Alto, CA 94301-3944

Key People (5)

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

President & Ceo Worth Z Ludwick
Cfo Andrew Ludwick
Secretary Theodore Ludwick
Director Jocelyn Ludwick
Director Christopher Ludwick

Forms 990-PF

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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.