Michael And Chandra Rudd Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, primarily in the arts, civil rights, and human services sectors. Its mission includes promoting education, supporting vulnerable populations, and enhancing cultural initiatives. The foundation provides funding to various organizations that focus on civil rights advocacy, educational programs, artistic endeavors, and services for individuals facing challenges such as homelessness and substance abuse. While it operates primarily in Florida, it also supports initiatives in other states, reflecting a commitment to both local and broader community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-size nonprofit organizations (often arts, culture, human services, civil rights, Jewish community, or education) seeking project or general support, particularly with programs or presence in Florida or other states the foundation has funded.
Good Fit
- • Programs in arts/culture, human services, civil rights, education, or Jewish community services.
- • A request sized to the foundation's observed grants (roughly $5K–$110K, median near $10K).
- • Ability to demonstrate local impact in Florida or a clear program connection to states the foundation has supported.
- • Capacity to accept general operating support or program support without a rigid application form.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in nine different states, indicating a multi-state footprint even though the largest share of dollars (62%) went to Florida.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 27 distinct grantees across arts, human services, civil rights, education, and Jewish organizations, and the foundation has added many new recipients while also funding repeat grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence in the filings shows 14 new recipients in 2024 (about 52% of that year's grantees), and the foundation lists submission guidance and a named contact/address, so unfamiliar organizations appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
