Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic
Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $508K in total assets. In 2024, it made $1.0M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $961K.
Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic at a glance
- Total assets
- $507,876
- +1391.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,467,454
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,022,077
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,022,077
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brookings Institution Washington, DC | Economic Studies | $140,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $507,876 | $1,467,454 | $1,022,077 | — | — | $1,022,077 | $960,848 | $11,891 |
| 2023 | $34,057 | $1,217,450 | $1,183,376 | $140,000 | 1 | $1,183,376 | — | $253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic is led by Carol Ludwig, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Ludwig
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Ludwig
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew King
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephanie Allen (2022–2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic
How large is Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic?
Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic reported $508K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic?
Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $508K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic operate?
Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic's EIN?
Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1070406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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