Ludlow Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $500
Deadline
October 31, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Primary geographical requirements are Washington and Alaska.
Overview
The Ludlow Foundation Grant aims to support the basic needs of individuals and organizations, focusing on education, rehabilitation, and crisis situations. Grants of up to $500 can be applied for throughout the year. The foundation primarily serves Washington and Alaska, requiring organizations to have 501(c)3 or 509(a)2 status. By addressing essential human needs, the Ludlow Foundation seeks to alleviate unexpected hardships in the lives of those it supports.
The Ludlow Foundation exists to respond to the "basic needs" of individuals and organizations by providing grants through other non-profit organizations that share our similar concerns and philosophies. By financially supporting these basic needs, the Ludlow Foundation hopes to lessen the unexpected hardships that occur in life.
The criteria used to select grant recipients is based upon the greatest need. This could be education, rehabilitation, crisis situations or special programs. The Ludlow Foundation's main concern is to meet essential human needs.
Funding
Grant applications up to $500 may be applied for throughout the year.
Eligibility
Primary geographical requirements are Washington and Alaska. Organization must have a 501(c)3 or 509(a)2 status .
What Ludlow Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 11
- Total given
- $40K
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Range
- $1,000–$8,000
- By dollars: Washington 75%, Alaska 25%. Top recipient cities: Olympia, WA; Leavenworth, WA; Wasilla, AK.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 45% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Wasilla Area Seniors · Wasilla, AK
To provide nutrition programs and meals on wheels for seniors
$8,000
Tierra Learning Center · Leavenworth, WA
To provide day programs for disabled adults
$5,000
Upper Valley Mend · Leavenworth, WA
To support the food pantry and community cupboard and solve food insecurity
$5,000
Homes First · Lacey, WA
To provide affordable low income housing
$4,000
Grub · Olympia, WA
To build gardens for low income individuals and create a sustainable food program
$4,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Hardship
- Human services
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