Ludwig Family Foundation
The Ludwig Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brighton, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Ohio.
Ludwig Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ludwig Family Foundation gave $170K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $170,000
- +3.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,455
- +3.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,987,231
- +11.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (44% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Ludwig Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 612 S Hacker Rd, Brighton, MI 48114
Phone: (810) 220-2747
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ludwig Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wisdom International ($50K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 38 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (45%) and Michigan (21%), followed by Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee (9% each). The listed grants also included recipients in Colorado and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ludwig Family Foundation gives
- 45% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $170K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisdom International Cary, NC | Expand into new languages | $50,000 |
| Shepherds Theological SE Cary, NC | Advamcement | $25,000 |
| Delight Ministries Nashville, TN | general operations | $20,000 |
| Erie Cuty Mission Erie, PA | Compassionate care | $10,000 |
| The Ivy Table Brighton, MI | general operations | $10,000 |
| Life Challenge of SE Michigan Detroit, MI | general operations | $10,000 |
| Bethel Baptist Church Savannah, OH | Mision Trip | $10,000 |
| Pure Desire Ministries Troutdale, OR | Advancement | $10,000 |
| Love Inc Greater Livingston Howell, MI | general operations | $10,000 |
| New Hope Center for Grief Support Northville, MI | general operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,987,231 | $374,421 | $176,886 | $170,000 | 11 | $170,000 | $367,535 | $152,926 |
| 2025 | $1,789,696 | $233,099 | $168,063 | $165,000 | 11 | $165,000 | $232,519 | $134,013 |
| 2024 | $1,724,660 | $179,639 | $160,864 | $160,000 | 12 | $160,000 | $178,639 | $99,024 |
| 2023 | $1,705,885 | $133,134 | $160,580 | $160,000 | 2 | $160,058 | $17,706 | $101,983 |
| 2022 | $1,737,813 | $257,052 | $116,317 | $113,009 | 2 | $113,067 | $36,145 | $126,215 |
| 2021 | $1,597,070 | $97,671 | $93,244 | $89,199 | 2 | — | $98,150 | $113,009 |
| 2020 | $1,576,219 | $177,446 | $104,565 | $100,000 | 2 | — | $173,228 | $87,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ludwig Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes Christian teaching and evangelism, college women’s Christian community, theological education, and local church and mission-related work. For example, Wisdom International describes its mission as promoting and teaching Christianity globally through broadcasts and printed materials. Delight Ministries says it invites college women into Christ-centered community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $165,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Wisdom International, $25,000 to Shepherds Theological Seminary, and $20,000 to Flint City Church. Other listed grants included $15,000 each to Erie City Mission and Delight Ministries. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $170,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathy Teela as president.
Ludwig Family Foundation is led by Cynthia Bachinsky, V President on the 2026 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cynthia Bachinsky
V President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Teela
President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathy Teela (2024–2025) — President
- Former: Shirley Ludwig (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Ludwig Family Foundation
How much does Ludwig Family Foundation give each year?
Ludwig Family Foundation gave $170K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $165K across 11 grants.
What is Ludwig Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ludwig Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,455, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ludwig Family Foundation give grants?
Ludwig Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (24%) and Tennessee (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cary, NC (2 grants).
Does Ludwig Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Ludwig Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ludwig Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ludwig Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Wisdom International ($50,000), Shepherds Theological SE ($25,000) and Delight Ministries ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ludwig Family Foundation?
Ludwig Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ludwig Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes Christian teaching and evangelism, college women’s Christian community, theological education, and local church and mission-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ludwig Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ludwig Family Foundation's EIN?
Ludwig Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2098136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Ludwig Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ludwig Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ludwig-family-foundation-morg_a0ad0434e0c343b5bdd25df469016961
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