Private foundation · EIN 84-4870505 · Las Vegas, Nevada · Human services

Mark and Karen Luebke 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: 29 grants paid, $674K total, median $12K. 21% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$674K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in NV
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Desert Christian SchoolsTucson, AZGeneral support$100K
Friends of CASA HogarBoulder City, NVGeneral support$60K
Help of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$51K
Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NCGeneral support$50K
Paz de CristoMesa, AZGeneral support$50K
Sweet Life Rescue CenterSplendora, TXGeneral support$50K
CarpWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$35K
Amazima MinistriesFranklin, TNGeneral support$25K
Amputee Blade RunnersNashville, TNGeneral support$25K
Family Promise of Las VegasLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$25K
Sunshine Acres Children's HomeMesa, AZGeneral support$25K
Fresh Start Women's FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral support$20K
Luck's RescueTrenton, GAGeneral support$20K
No Longer BoundCumming, GAGeneral support$15K
Las Vegas Rescue MissionLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$12K
Gilbert Youth Soccer AssociationGilbert, AZGeneral support$10K
Junior Achievement of ArizonaTempe, AZGeneral support$10K
Junior Achievement of So NevadaLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$10K
Love Connection Dog RescueGilbert, AZGeneral support$10K
One Small StepGilbert, AZGeneral support$10K
Raise the Future DenverDenver, COGeneral support$10K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral support$10K
Soldier's Best FriendPeoria, AZGeneral support$10K
United Food Bank GilbertMesa, AZGeneral support$10K
Solid RockPhoenix, AZGeneral support$8,000
Chiari & Syringomyelia FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support$5,000
Highland Hawks Girls Volleyball BoosterGilbert, AZGeneral support$5,000
Queen Creek Baseball Booster ClubQueen Creek, AZGeneral support$1,700
Vgk FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$984

By state: Arizona 13 · Nevada 6 · North Carolina 2 · Tennessee 2 · Texas 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Mark and Karen Luebke Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Mark and Karen Luebke 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 Mark and Karen Luebke Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $674K across 29 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Mark and Karen Luebke Family Foundation give?

Arizona (13 grants), Nevada (6 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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