Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. In 2024, it awarded $398,000 through 27 grants to organizations working in areas that include the arts, Jewish community services, civil rights, education, and social services.
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc gave $398K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $398,000
- +46.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,741
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,152,223
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (12 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Michael D. Rudd. No specific form is required, and the filing states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael D Rudd
Mailing address: 4344 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY 40213
Phone: (502) 456-4050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute of Contemporary Art Miami ($110K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 85 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 62% of grant dollars, California 20%, Kentucky 8%, New York 4%, and Massachusetts 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 27 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 35% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $247K (2022) to $398K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $398K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Miami, FL | Support Artists and the Exhibitions | $110,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida Inc Coral Gables, FL | Support civil rights, voting rights and immigration rights in Florida | $25,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Support overseas programs and services for jewish people worldwide | $25,000 |
| Lotus House Shelter Miami, FL | Support the women and children who live at the shelter | $25,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra Louisville, KY | Support the Music and Education Programs | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Opera Foundation San Francisco, CA | Support the Operations of the Opera | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | To Support Student Programs | $25,000 |
| New World Symphony Inc Miami Beach, FL | Support the Fellowship Program | $20,000 |
| Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education Miami, FL | Support the quality of jewish learning for all ages | $10,000 |
| Facing History Facing Ourselves Boston, MA | Supports teachers in promoting student engagement, critical thinking and emotional learning | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation made 27 grants in 2024, 17 in 2023, and 8 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,152,223 | $792,141 | $460,576 | $398,000 | 27 | $398,000 | $743,103 | $1,124,034 |
| 2023 | $18,820,658 | $15,174,413 | $320,735 | $272,500 | 17 | $272,500 | $126,178 | $348,924 |
| 2022 | $3,966,980 | $309,579 | $300,417 | $247,000 | 8 | $247,000 | $251,573 | $313,629 |
| 2021 | $3,963,082 | $156,619 | $410,425 | $351,540 | 19 | $351,540 | $110,537 | $335,925 |
| 2020 | $4,222,830 | $510,634 | $301,694 | $254,630 | 14 | — | $464,920 | $281,838 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, Jewish organizations, civil rights work, education, and services for people in need. For example, the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami describes its mission as promoting contemporary artists and the exchange of art and ideas; the Greater Miami Jewish Federation says it mobilizes resources to care for people in need and strengthen Jewish life; and Manna Meal says it provides meals to people in Charleston, West Virginia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $398,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $110,000 to the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami to support artists and exhibitions. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Lotus House Shelter, Louisville Orchestra, San Francisco Opera Foundation, and University of California San Francisco Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael D. Rudd as president, Chandra Z. Rudd as secretary/treasurer, and Pamela Z. Rigg as director.
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc is led by Michael D. Rudd, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D. Rudd
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Z. Rigg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chandra Z. Rudd
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc
How much does Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc give each year?
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc gave $398K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $273K across 17 grants.
What is Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,741, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc give grants?
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support the Operations of the Museum" (3 grants).
Who are Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Institute of Contemporary Art Miami ($110,000), American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida Inc ($25,000) and Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc?
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $398K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, Jewish organizations, civil rights work, education, and services for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc?
Contact Michael D. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc's EIN?
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1293806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-and-chandra-rudd-foundation-inc-morg_bd337528ade14c9a8ec748f90d811edb
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