Ludacris Foundation Inc
"Helping youth help themselves" the Ludacris Foundation inspires youth through education and memorable experiences to live their dreams. Our efforts uplift youth, families, communities, and foster economic development. The Ludacris Foundation activities are focused in three key areas: leadership and education, healthy lifestyles, and Ludacares (letting youth and the community know we care).
Ludacris Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ludacris Foundation Inc gave $76K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,240
- -86.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,248
- -69.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $246,440
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ludacris Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unspoken Angels ($30K). Together the top 5 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 28 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ludacris Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $550K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unspoken Angels East Point, GA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Warrick Dunn Charities Inc Decatur, GA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Thank Me Later Foundation East Point, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Elite Scholars Alumni Network Foundation Jonesboro, GA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Maui Food Technology Center Inc Maui, HI | Unrestricted | $6,240 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,440 | $237,020 | $311,362 | $76,240 | 5 | — |
| 2023 | $320,782 | $717,035 | $989,771 | $550,001 | 11 | — |
| 2022 | $593,518 | $552,335 | $224,155 | $50,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $265,338 | $166,821 | $295,643 | $82,600 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | $394,160 | $233,295 | $217,277 | $60,000 | 4 | $69,035 |
About Ludacris Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ludacris Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in East Point, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $246K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $76K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ludacris Foundation Inc is led by Roberta Shields, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roberta Shields
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Bridges
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jini Thornton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Franklin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ludacris Foundation Inc
How much does Ludacris Foundation Inc give each year?
Ludacris Foundation Inc gave $76K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $550K across 11 grants.
What is Ludacris Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ludacris Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,248, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ludacris Foundation Inc give grants?
Ludacris Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were East Point, GA (2 grants).
Does Ludacris Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Ludacris Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ludacris Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ludacris Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Unspoken Angels ($30,000), Warrick Dunn Charities Inc ($20,000) and Thank Me Later Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ludacris Foundation Inc?
Ludacris Foundation Inc reported $246K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $237K.
What is Ludacris Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ludacris Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4487042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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