MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION
Northbrook, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
27-0935543
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Michael & Karyn Lutz Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants solely by invitation. With a total of $905.9K distributed to 70 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JEWISH COUNCIL FOR YOUTH SERVICES
Chicago, IL
$1.9M
17%

AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS INC
Chicago, IL
$1.6M
14%

VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
$578K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$720
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York. 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 MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $906 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH COUNCIL FOR YOUTH SERVICES, AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS INC, and VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MICHAEL & KARYN LUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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