Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, or kinds of institutions
THE LUDWIG FAMILY FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") WILL MAKE GRANTS TO A VARIETY OF 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE SUCH GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT EMPHASIZE FOSTERING EDUCATION AND IMPROVING THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE POOR. IN PERFORMING THIS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION WILL GENERALLY ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES IN CHOOSING WHICH ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE GRANTS: (1) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN IMPROVING EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA; (2) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN IMPROVING THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND SEEK TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND INDIGENTS; (3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE FUNDING AND SERVICES TO MEDICAL FACILITIES, AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH INTO CURES FOR LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES; AND (4) TO A LESSER EXTENT, TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING INTEREST IN THE ARTS.