Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation
The Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family is a private foundation based in Worthington, Minnesota. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants going to recipients including local churches, community organizations, and organizations outside Minnesota.
Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation gave $55K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,078
- +83.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +108.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,203
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $818,827
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (76% 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 Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1659 Rowe Avenue PO Box 39, Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-4136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Love Inc of Worthington ($10K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Minnesota recipients received 76% of grant dollars, South Dakota recipients 10%, and Colorado recipients 8%. Florida and Virginia each accounted for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $56K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love Inc of Worthington Worthington, MN | Support of Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Grace Community Church Worthington, MN | Support of Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Living Waters Covenant Church Worthington, MN | Support of Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Navigators Albert Lea, MN | Support of Charitable Acitivites | $5,000 |
| Solid Rock Assembly Church Worthington, MN | Support of Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Worthington Cemetery Association Worthington, MN | Support of Charitable Activities | $3,000 |
| Elic Fort Collins, CO | Support of Charitable Activities | $2,500 |
| Nobles County Historical Society Worthington, MN | Support of Charitable Activities | $2,078 |
| New Horizons Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Support of Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
| Project One Eight Sioux Falls, SD | Support of Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
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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 | $818,827 | $139,355 | $55,103 | $55,078 | 25 | $55,103 | $46,883 | $36,755 |
| 2023 | $737,150 | $-81,425 | $30,413 | $30,000 | 12 | $30,025 | $19,957 | $36,401 |
| 2022 | $848,988 | $34,918 | $50,378 | $49,600 | 21 | $49,625 | $36,561 | $38,719 |
| 2021 | $864,448 | $45,558 | $56,559 | $56,000 | 22 | $56,025 | $45,533 | $43,913 |
| 2020 | $873,871 | $-8,501 | $53,020 | $52,500 | 23 | — | $36,254 | $42,080 |
| 2019 | $935,392 | $58,335 | $50,091 | $48,700 | 21 | — | $57,878 | $44,784 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for religious organizations and other charitable activities. Among the supported organizations, the Nobles County Historical Society says its mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret local history for educational purposes. Client Community Services says it provides supported living services and homes for people with disabilities. Worthington Regional Health Care describes its work as serving the health, wellness, and education needs of Worthington-area residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $55,078. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Recent grant totals were $30,000 across 12 grants in 2023 and $49,600 across 21 grants in 2022.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $10,000 to Love INC of Worthington; $5,000 each to Grace Community Church, Living Waters Covenant Church, Navigators, and Solid Rock Assembly Church; and $3,000 to Worthington Cemetery Association. Other grants included $2,500 to ELIC, $2,078 to Nobles County Historical Society, and $2,000 each to New Horizons Foundation and Project One Eight.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert Ludlow is listed as president.
Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation is led by Robert Ludlow, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Ludlow
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation
How much does Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation give each year?
Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation gave $55K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 12 grants.
What is Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,203, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation give grants?
Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Dakota (10%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worthington, MN (10 grants) and Sioux Falls, SD (3 grants).
Does Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Activities" (23 grants).
Who are Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Love Inc of Worthington ($10,000), Grace Community Church ($5,000) and Living Waters Covenant Church ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation?
Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation reported $819K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for religious organizations and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1632656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Robert and Patricia Ludlow Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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