The Dudley Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization focused on grantmaking to charitable organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-19.1% YoY
Grant Count
31
+121.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
-63.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking reflects support across multiple sectors including education, human services, philanthropy and voluntarism, and the arts.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a significant annual distribution capacity. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
**: Typical awards range from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant size of approximately $13,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple U.S. states and regions, including Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington D.C. Specific cities where the foundation has supported projects include Bend, Binghamton, Carmel, and College Station.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Resources:
- Total assets: $26.5 million to $31 million (as of 2023-2024)
- Total liabilities: $0
Annual Activity:
- 2024 total revenues: $1,938,417
- 2024 total expenses: $2,254,193
- 2023 total revenues: $528,000
- 2023 total expenses: $2.75 million
- Investment income and dividends (2024): $692,357
Giving:
- 2024 total giving: $2,112,000
- 2023 total giving: $2.6 million
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Houston Methodist Hospital ($500,000), Inova Health Systems Foundation ($500,000), Purdue Foundation ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITIZENS FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL USE. | $3,500 |
| COLUMBIA LAND TRUST VANCOUVER, WA | GENERAL USE. | $25,000 |
| DESCHUTES RIVER ALLIANCE PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL USE. | $5,000 |
| EGYPTIAN THEATER COOS BAY, OR | GENERAL USE. | $20,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL USE. | $30,000 |
| HGO GUILD (HOUSTON GRAND OPERA GUILD) HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL USE. | $3,500 |
| HOUSTON FOOD BANK HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL USE. | $3,000 |
| HOUSTON GRAND OPERA HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL USE. | $10,000 |
| HOUSTON GRAND OPERA ASSOCIATION HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL USE. | $100,000 |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL USE. | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by an uncompensated leadership team:
- William N. Dudley Jr. - President and Director
- Martha A. Dudley - Secretary
- Julia M. Gutierrez - Treasurer
- Caroline M. Dudley - Director
All officers serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM N DUDLEY JR | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARTHA A DUDLEY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JULIA M GUTIERREZ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE M DUDLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported educational initiatives, including funding for the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Opportunity at Purdue University, which announced $525,000 in grant funding from other sources in 2026. The foundation continues to make grants to organizations in education, health systems, and the performing arts.
Dudley Flood Center for Educational Opportunity Announces $525,000 in GrantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dudley Family Foundation fund?
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking reflects support across multiple sectors including education, human services, philanthropy and voluntarism, and the arts.
How do I apply for a grant from Dudley Family Foundation?
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a significant annual distribution capacity. Recent grant activity includes: • **Grant Range**: Typical awards range from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant size of approximately $13,000 • **Recent Grants**: In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling approximately $2.1 million, including: • $500,000 to Inova Health System Foundation • $500,000 to Purdue Foundation of Elkhart County • $100,000 to Houston Grand Opera Association • **Annual …
Where does Dudley Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds organizations across multiple U.S. states and regions, including Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington D.C. Specific cities where the foundation has supported projects include Bend, Binghamton, Carmel, and College Station.
What size grants does Dudley Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Dudley Family Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $68K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dudley Family Foundation's EIN?
Dudley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2161892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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