Closed
This organization closed in 2019. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Lutz Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, funding a total of $156.7K across 25 organizations in 2019. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Lutz Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

350ORG
Boston, MA
$91K
8%
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND
Washington, DC
$63K
6%
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
New York, NY
$28K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LUTZ FUND?
No. THE LUTZ FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LUTZ FUND give?
THE LUTZ FUND primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LUTZ FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LUTZ FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LUTZ FUND make each year?
In 2019, THE LUTZ FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $157 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LUTZ FUND fund recently?
In 2019, THE LUTZ FUND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include 350ORG, CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND, and AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LUTZ FUND?
THE LUTZ FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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