Private foundation · EIN 76-0254155 · Houston, Texas

Luchsinger 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $60K total, median $10K. 80% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$60K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Houston Food BankHouston, TXSupport the distribution of food for kids$15K
Be a Resource BearHouston, TXProvide assistance to cps-involved children$15K
Houston Habitat for HumanityHouston, TXSupport low-income families to help acheive home ownership$10K
St Mary Catholic ChurceHouston, TXProvide assistance to community-building activities$10K
Ermc FoundationEaton Rapids, MISupport healthcare services in the community by offering scholarships for health related degress$10K

By state: Texas 4 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Luchsinger Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Bessemer Trust Company Na, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Luchsinger Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Luchsinger Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Luchsinger Family Foundation give?

Texas (4 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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