Ludus Pursuit Inc
Ludus Pursuit Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Carlsbad, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K.
Ludus Pursuit Inc at a glance
In short: Ludus Pursuit Inc gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,945
- -86.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,315
- -77.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $26,729
- +49.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ludus Pursuit Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Available Upon Request ($3K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2022) to $29K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Available Upon Request Carlsbad, CA | Donation of Uniforms | $2,890 |
| PX Sports Ubeat Live | 10 Autographed Skateboards | $550 |
| Available Upon Request Carlsbad, CA | Donation of Soccer Balls | $505 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,729 | $34,977 | $26,083 | $3,945 | 3 | $3,945 |
| 2023 | $17,835 | $41,281 | $35,014 | $29,174 | 5 | $29,174 |
| 2022 | $11,568 | $10,743 | $400 | $400 | 1 | $400 |
| 2021 | $1,225 | $2,888 | $1,663 | $1,573 | Total only | $1,573 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ludus Pursuit Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gavin Mestler
Founder
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Mestler
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Ludus Pursuit Inc
How much does Ludus Pursuit Inc give each year?
Ludus Pursuit Inc gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 5 grants.
What is Ludus Pursuit Inc's typical grant size?
Ludus Pursuit Inc's median grant in 2024 was $550, and its average grant was $1,315, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ludus Pursuit Inc give grants?
Ludus Pursuit Inc gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carlsbad, CA (2 grants).
Does Ludus Pursuit Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ludus Pursuit Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Ludus Pursuit Inc?
Ludus Pursuit Inc reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Ludus Pursuit Inc?
Ludus Pursuit Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Carlsbad, CA. It holds $27K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ludus Pursuit Inc's EIN?
Ludus Pursuit Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1878616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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