Private foundation · EIN 77-0550454 · San Jose, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Luke 12-15 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: 10 grants paid, $213K total, median $13K. 50% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$213K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.5M

How to apply

Letter from organization requesting funding with details Contact: Ray Martino, 6412 Montego Ct, San Jose, Ca, 4089279180 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hands of HopeSan Jose, CAGeneral support of mission$65K
Goshen Christian Church African MinGoshen, INGeneral support of mission$40K
Youth for ChristCleveland, OHGeneral support of mission$33K
Episcopal Church of AlmadenSan Jose, CAGeneral support of mission$20K
Hope ServicesSan Jose, CAGeneral support of mission$15K
Evangelical Alliance Mission TeamWheaton, FLGeneral support of mission$10K
NiamPoint Roberts, WAGeneral support of mission$10K
One Challenge- O C InternationalColorado Springs, COGeneral support of mission$10K
Sovereign Order of St JohnSan Jose, CAGeneral support of mission$10K
Venture ChristianLos Gatos, CAGeneral support of mission$315

By state: California 5 · Indiana 1 · Ohio 1 · Florida 1 · Washington 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Luke 12-15 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Jose, California, administered in care of Ray Martino, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Luke 12-15 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 Luke 12-15 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $213K across 10 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Luke 12-15 Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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