Private foundation · EIN 26-3919877 · Hartford, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lutz Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $11K total, median $5,250. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$11K
Median grant
$5,250
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schauer Arts Activities CenterHartford, WISponsorship$5,500
American Cancer SocietyWaukesha, WIEvent sponsor$5,000

About this foundation

Lutz Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hartford, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lutz Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lutz Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11K across 2 grants, a median of $5,250.

Where does Lutz Family Foundation give?

Wisconsin (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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