Rudd Foundation

Private foundation · EIN 88-6059216 · since 1995ruddfoundation.org·California, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, Virginia·Updated 13 October 2026

At a glance

$2M

Annual giving to organisations, 2024 tax year

From the Form 990-PF filing

$5,000 to $500k

Grant range

From grants in the 990-PF filings

$27,500

Typical grant (median)

12 grants in the latest filing

This funder mainly gives to individuals. Around 55% of its grant-making in tax years 2022–2024 went to individuals rather than organisations, so it may not be a good fit for organisational applicants.

Key takeaways

The foundation states aims that include strengthening the Wichita community, children and youth, public health, and education and scholarships, so an organisation working in those areas may fit its stated aims.
Half of its grants to organisations were $25,000 or less and the median grant was $25,000, so a modest request near that size fits best; the typical band of $5,000 to $500,000 covers about 8 in 10 grants, and it is not a ceiling, because its largest grant was $530,000.
In the filing, 90% of grant dollars to organisations went to groups it had also funded in its two earlier filings, so a first approach will be for a share of funds that mostly go to returning grantees.
No geographic focus is stated, although its grants have mainly gone to Virginia, Kansas, California, New York and North Carolina, so an organisation elsewhere should not read that as a rule.
The filing does not say how to apply, so confirm a route before sending a proposal.

Overview

Rudd Foundation is a US private foundation based in Wichita, KS.

What they fund

Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.

Priority Areas

The Rudd Foundation says it aims to strengthen the Wichita community, uplift Jewish communities, pioneer food and nutrition policy, transform lives through education and scholarships, elevate wine-industry education, and build partnerships to broaden its impact. It also describes philanthropic efforts for children and youth, food and public health, and other causes. Its flagship scholarship supports Pell-eligible Kansas students who show hard work, grit, determination and character, with a full-ride award and personal and professional development. Its organisation-level grants have gone to charitable foundations, federations, universities and other charitable organisations, and the filing records their purposes as general donations.

Themes

Wichita Community
Jewish Communities
Food and Nutrition Policy
Education and Scholarships
Wine Industry Education
Children and Youth
Public Health

Geographic Focus

No geographic focus is stated; the filings show grants mainly in Virginia, Kansas, California, New York and North Carolina.

Application success factors

Repeat giving: In its TY2024 filing, 90% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2022 or TY2023 filing.
Grant size: Across its TY2022, TY2023 and TY2024 filings, half of its 29 grants to organisations were $25,000 or less.

Where grants go

From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2022–2024.

Grant dollars by state

Virginia34%

Kansas27%

California12%

New York12%

North Carolina10%

Illinois2%

4 other states: 2%

The largest single recipient received 34% of grant dollars to organisations.
In tax year 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to organisations Rudd Foundation had funded in earlier filings.
No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
47% of grant dollars went to intermediaries that regrant to other organisations.

Grants

12 grants in the latest filing analysed · median $27,500

How much do they typically give?

Share of 12 grants in tax year 2024 by size

$5k–$10k17%

$10k–$25k25%

$25k–$50k25%

$50k–$100k17%

$100k–$250k8%

$250k–$500k0%

$500k–$1M8%

Median $27,500 (tax year 2024)

The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:

Stand Together Trust · General Donation
$500,0002024 tax year
UJA Federation of New York · General Donation
$117,0002024 tax year
SommFoundation · General Donation
$88,5872024 tax year
V Foundation for Cancer Research · General Donation
$50,0002024 tax year
League 42 Foundation · General Donation
$30,0002024 tax year
Alzheimers Association · General Donation
$30,0002024 tax year
Boys & Girls Clubs of St Helena and Calistoga · General Donation
$25,0002024 tax year
Keystone Therapy & Training Services Foundation · General Donation
$10,0002024 tax year

Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.

Officers and directors

Corrine Roberts — Vice President / Program Director
Angie Gregory — Secretary
Patrick Roney — Trustee
Darrell D Swank — Trustee & President
Andrea B Skibell — Trustee
Samantha L Rudd — Trustee
Steven Kay — Trustee

From the latest Form 990-PF filing

3 years of tax filings

Year	Total expenses	Grants paid	Assets	Filing document
2022 tax year	$3,407,662	$2,734,859	$27,362,384	Filing for 2022 tax year
2023 tax year	$3,126,274	$1,620,394	$68,438,459	Filing for 2023 tax year
2024 tax year	$3,157,698	$2,049,040	$78,966,569	Filing for 2024 tax year

Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.