Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation

Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia with $137.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$137.5Mtotal assets
2003IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $11.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Yale Law School $5.3M
  • Harvard Medical School $1.2M
  • Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity $750K
  • Georgia State University Research Foundation $400K
  • Lieber Institute for Brain Development $300K
  • Kipp Dc $240K
  • MIT Picower Institute for Learning and Memory $210K
  • University of California San Francisco Foundation $200K
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine $200K
  • Gladstone Institutes $200K
  • Boston University $175K
  • Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science $167K
  • Beyond 12 $125K
  • National Academy Foundation $110K
  • The Carnegie Hall Corporation $100K
  • Advocates for Children of New York $100K
  • American Friends of New College $100K
  • Columbia University $100K
  • INOVA Health Systems Foundation $100K
  • USTA Foundation Incorporated $80K
  • SOME (So Others Might Eat) $75K
  • Bottom Line $75K
  • CityWorks DC $75K
  • Martha's Vineyard Community Services $75K
  • Teach for All $75K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$6.3M
  • FY2019$5M
  • FY2020$8.6M
  • FY2021$6.5M
  • FY2022$10.4M
  • FY2023$11.3M

About Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia
  • EIN562305290
  • IRS ruling2003

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation?

Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia with $137.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation?

Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation's EIN is 562305290. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.