Rudd Foundation
The Rudd Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. It says it works to strengthen communities and improve individual lives through philanthropy and a full-ride scholarship program.
Rudd Foundation at a glance
In short: Rudd Foundation gave $2.0M across 155 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,049,040
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 155
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,220
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,085
- Total assets
- $35,818,572
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rudd Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Darrell Swank
Mailing address: 2416 East 37Th Street North, Wichita, KS 67219-3538
Phone: (316) 617-2029
Website: https://ruddfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rudd Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stand Together Trust ($500K). Together the top 10 received $871K.
Organizations only. It also paid 143 individual scholarships ($1,168,453), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
619 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 600 grants of 619 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wichita, Kansas. Its website describes a focus on strengthening the Wichita community and supporting students attending specified Kansas universities. In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 24% to Virginia, 6% each to California and New York, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 155 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rudd Foundation gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $2.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 155 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Trust Arlington, VA | General Donation | $500,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Donation | $117,000 |
| SommFoundation Petaluma, CA | General Donation | $88,587 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | General Donation | $50,000 |
| League 42 Foundation Wichita, KS | General Donation | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | General Donation | $30,000 |
| 43 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $654,840 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of St Helena and Calistoga St Helena, CA | General Donation | $25,000 |
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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 | $35,818,572 | $6,303,018 | $3,157,698 | $2,049,040 | 155 | $3,083,622 | $2,434,481 | $3,947,148 |
| 2023 | $38,640,960 | $41,066,208 | $3,126,274 | $1,620,394 | 140 | $2,408,158 | $1,384,019 | $2,986,798 |
| 2022 | $23,843,590 | $10,125,984 | $3,407,662 | $2,734,859 | 132 | $3,337,064 | $365,144 | $1,302,733 |
| 2021 | $17,215,399 | $7,307,913 | $2,135,376 | $1,569,518 | 108 | $2,087,220 | $500,416 | $1,131,432 |
| 2020 | $12,133,977 | $-88,995 | $1,895,058 | $1,233,642 | 84 | — | $37,655 | $877,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rudd Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it is dedicated to strengthening communities that strive to uplift themselves. Its website describes a scholarship program for students attending selected Kansas universities, along with philanthropic programs focused on community support, food policy and health, and education.
The foundation reports investing in the Leslie Rudd Learning Center for League 42 in Wichita. League 42 describes its mission as introducing baseball to Wichita youth who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. SommFoundation, which received a 2024 grant, says it provides scholarships for beverage-service professionals pursuing higher levels of knowledge and proficiency. The foundation’s website also describes the Rudd Roundtable as a training scholarship program for wine professionals preparing for the Master Sommelier Exam.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 155 grants totaling $2,049,040. Grants ranged from $26 to $500,000, with a median grant of $7,085. Notable grants included $500,000 to Stand Together Trust, $117,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $88,587 to SommFoundation, $50,000 to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, and $30,000 to League 42 Foundation. The filing also lists scholarship grants to individual recipients.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For application information, the filing lists Darrell Swank as the contact; the form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are each listed as “SEE STATEMENT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Darrell D. Swank as trustee and president; Corrine Roberts as vice president and program director; Samantha L. Rudd, Andrea B. Skibell, Steven Kay, and Patrick Roney as trustees; and Angie Gregory as secretary.
Rudd Foundation is led by Darrell D Swank, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darrell D Swank
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Andrea B Skibell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Corrine Roberts
Vice President & Program Director
Program Director → Vice President & Program Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $264K (2024)
Patrick Roney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Samantha L Rudd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Steven Kay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Angie Gregory
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alma Hidalgo-Blankinship (2020) — Program Manager - Outreach
- Former: Peter Najera (2020) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $264K, to Corrine Roberts (Vice President / Program Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rudd Foundation
How much does Rudd Foundation give each year?
Rudd Foundation gave $2.0M across 155 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 140 grants.
What is Rudd Foundation's typical grant size?
Rudd Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,085, and its average grant was $13,220, across 155 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rudd Foundation give grants?
Rudd Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (24%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Rosa, CA (2 grants).
Does Rudd Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Rudd Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 155) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (143 grants).
Who are Rudd Foundation's largest grantees?
Rudd Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stand Together Trust ($500,000), UJA Federation of New York ($117,000) and SommFoundation ($88,587), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 143 individual scholarships ($1,168,453), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rudd Foundation?
Rudd Foundation reported $35.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.9M (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 Rudd Foundation fund?
The foundation says it is dedicated to strengthening communities that strive to uplift themselves. Its website describes a scholarship program for students attending selected Kansas universities, along with philanthropic programs focused on community support, food policy and health, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rudd Foundation?
Rudd Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ruddfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rudd Foundation's EIN?
Rudd Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6059216. 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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