Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation
Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Phenix City, Alabama. Its 2025 filing lists grants restricted to Christian evangelism, with awards to organizations in Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas.
Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation gave $34K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Alabama. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,000
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,400
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $702,358
- +27.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing instructs applicants to apply in letter form, include a copy of the latest determination letter, and provide a detailed description of financial need and the exempt function to be performed. Awards are restricted to Christian evangelism.
- Review Cycle
- November 30. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- November 30.
- Contact
Application contact: David Snipes
Mailing address: PO Box 398, Phenix City, AL 31820
Phone: (334) 298-3414
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Freedom Farm Crossroads Inc ($12K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 21% to North Carolina, 9% to Georgia, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $34K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Farm Crossroads Inc Phenix City, AL | Christian Evangelism | $12,000 |
| Global Gospel Initiative Inc Smiths Station, AL | Christian Evangelism | $4,500 |
| Gideons International Phenix City, AL | Christian Evangelism | $3,900 |
| BBN Charlotte, NC | Christian Evangelism | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Christian Evangelism | $3,000 |
| Abel Ministries Seale, AL | Christian Evangelism | $2,500 |
| Micah's Promise Columbus, GA | Christian Evangelism | $2,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | Christian Evangelism | $1,100 |
| Hassler Evangelistic Ministries Gladewater, TX | Christian Evangelism | $1,000 |
| Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic Columbus, GA | Christian Evangelism | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702,358 | $186,685 | $35,092 | $34,000 | 10 | $34,000 | $71,035 | $37,804 |
| 2024 | $550,765 | $102,585 | $37,406 | $33,000 | 9 | $33,450 | $42,985 | $31,303 |
| 2023 | $485,586 | $61,073 | $23,529 | $22,000 | 11 | $22,575 | $17,598 | $26,951 |
| 2022 | $448,042 | $70,457 | $30,929 | $29,000 | 15 | $29,425 | $25,132 | $25,895 |
| 2021 | $408,514 | $57,540 | $32,448 | $30,000 | 14 | $30,000 | $32,272 | $25,473 |
| 2020 | $383,422 | $35,319 | $22,347 | $22,000 | 12 | — | $18,712 | $21,692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Christian evangelism as a restriction on awards. Its grant recipients describe a range of work: Freedom Farm Crossroads says it supports young adults raised outside their biological homes or in crisis; Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine; Abel Ministries says it helps people make life changes and promotes charitable work; and Micah’s Promise says it serves survivors of domestic minor sex trafficking and supports their reintegration.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $34,000 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $2,750.
The largest awards were $12,000 to Freedom Farm Crossroads Inc. in Phenix City, Alabama; $4,500 to Global Gospel Initiative Inc. in Smiths Station, Alabama; $3,900 to Gideons International in Phenix City; $3,000 each to BBN and Samaritan’s Purse; $2,500 to Abel Ministries; and $2,000 to Micah’s Promise. The filing lists Christian evangelism as the purpose for each of these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C David Snipes as trustee.
Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation is led by C. David Snipes, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. David Snipes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation
How much does Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation give each year?
Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation gave $34K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 9 grants.
What is Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,400, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation give grants?
Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (21%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phenix City, AL (2 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Columbus, GA (2 grants).
Does Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Evangelism" (10 grants).
Who are Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Freedom Farm Crossroads Inc ($12,000), Global Gospel Initiative Inc ($4,500) and Gideons International ($3,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation?
Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation reported $702K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Christian evangelism as a restriction on awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation's EIN?
Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6560262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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