The Louderback Family Foundation
The Louderback Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including science and technology, environmental conservation, youth services, foster care, education, health, and hunger relief.
The Louderback Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Louderback Family Foundation gave $502K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $501,500
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,574
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,966,086
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (60% 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 The Louderback Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Louderback Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Tec ($73K). Together the top 10 received $371K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 76 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 60% of grant dollars, followed by New Hampshire (14%), Montana (13%), Illinois (5%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Louderback Family Foundation gives
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $502K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $502K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Tec Manchester, NH | General & Unrestricted | $72,500 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Catalyst Youth Network Concord, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Marin Foster Care Association San Rafael, CA | General & Unrestricted | $33,000 |
| Tahoe Fund Tahoe City, CA | Smartest Forest Fund | $28,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland Inc Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lend a Hand Foundation Inc of Northern California Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,966,086 | $596,483 | $621,983 | $501,500 | 27 | $544,606 | $524,206 | $580,110 |
| 2023 | $9,991,586 | $261,307 | $573,620 | $474,100 | 27 | $512,862 | $235,116 | $544,494 |
| 2022 | $10,283,066 | $131,881 | $450,901 | $369,050 | 20 | $396,256 | $146,568 | $515,731 |
| 2021 | $10,602,086 | $2,481,096 | $79,010 | $41,000 | 2 | $41,000 | $43,086 | $426,391 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louderback Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $580K 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 is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation says it helps post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones thrive through nature-based experiences and programs. Marin Foster Care Association says it provides support services and advocacy for foster and adoptive families and caregivers. Tahoe Fund says it uses philanthropy to improve the Lake Tahoe environment.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in youth programs (Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland), waterfowl conservation and habitat stewardship (California Waterfowl Association), Montessori education for children ages 2–12 (Montessori de Terra Linda), and ending hunger in Cook County (Greater Chicago Food Depository). St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded $501,500 across 27 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $72,500, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $72,500 to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology; $50,000 each to American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation and Catalyst Youth Network; and $37,500 to Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation. Other notable grants included $33,000 to Marin Foster Care Association, $28,000 to Tahoe Fund, and $25,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland, California Waterfowl Association, Lend a Hand Foundation Inc of Northern California, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas J Louderback as President and Director, Kathryn Louderback as Secretary, and Molly Louderback as Treasurer.
The Louderback Family Foundation is led by Thomas J Louderback, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas J Louderback
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Louderback
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Louderback
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Louderback Family Foundation
How much does The Louderback Family Foundation give each year?
The Louderback Family Foundation gave $502K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $474K across 27 grants.
What is The Louderback Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Louderback Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,574, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Louderback Family Foundation give grants?
The Louderback Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (14%) and Montana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Rafael, CA (3 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants), Bozeman, MT (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Louderback Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Louderback Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Louderback Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Louderback Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Tec ($72,500), American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation ($50,000) and Catalyst Youth Network ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Louderback Family Foundation?
The Louderback Family Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $545K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $580K (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 The Louderback Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation says it helps post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones thrive through nature-based experiences and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Louderback Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Louderback Family Foundation's EIN?
The Louderback Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3958981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Louderback 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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