The Rudolph Family Foundation

FORT WAYNE, IN EIN: 46-6337083

The Rudolph Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FORT WAYNE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $215K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$215K

+107.5% YoY

Grant Count

22

+22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+69.8% YoY

About The Rudolph Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Rudolph Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FORT WAYNE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $215K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

CRAWFORDSVILLECrawfordsvilleFORT WAYNEFort WayneGREENCASTLEGreencastleLEXINGTONLexingtonMEADVILLEPRINCETONPrincetonSANIBELSANIBEL ISLANDSanibelSanibel IslandWORTHINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$54K$107K$161K$215K12 grants201912 grants202017 grants202114 grants202218 grants202322 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

WashingtonLee Study Abro…$90KWBOI$20KDing Darling Wildlife So…$15KDePauw University Schola…$10KWashington Lee Universit…$10KWabash College Scholarship$10KWBOI$9KBridge of Grace Compassi…$8KFort Wayne Children's Zoo$5KFort Wayne Trails Inc$5K

Grant Size Distribution

83 grants across all recorded years

82<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include WashingtonLee Study Abroad Scholars ($90,000), Wboi ($20,000), Ding Darling Wildlife Society ($15,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
DePauw University Scholarship Fund Greencastle, INGeneral Support$10,000
DePauw University Parent's Fund Greencastle, INGeneral Support$500
Washington Lee Generals Club Lexington, VAGeneral Support$500
Washington Lee University Scholarsh Lexington, VAGeneral Support$10,000
Wabash College Scholarship Crawfordsville, INGeneral Support$10,000
Homebound Meals Fort Wayne, INGeneral Support$3,500
YMCA Camp Carson Princeton, INGeneral Support$2,500
Sanibel Captiva Conservation Founda Sanibel, FLGeneral Support$1,000
WBOI Fort Wayne, INGeneral Support$20,000
WashingtonLee Study Abroad Scholars Lexington, VAGeneral Support$90,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Rhys RudolphTrustee
Laura RudolphTrustee
Kathryn DiekhoffTrustee
Michael DiekhoffTrustee
Lauren RudolphTrustee
Wesley EastinTrustee

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rudolph Family Foundation?

The Rudolph Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FORT WAYNE, IN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Rudolph Family Foundation operate?

The Rudolph Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

What size grants does The Rudolph Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Rudolph Family Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $215K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Rudolph Family Foundation's EIN?

The Rudolph Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6337083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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