Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation
Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Huntington Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $25K.
Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation gave $14K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,588
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,265
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $191,112
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was King of Glory Lutheran Church ($11K). Together the top 6 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King of Glory Lutheran Church Fountain Valley, CA | Enable Church Community Outreach | $11,088 |
| The Salvation Army Tustin, CA | To Continue to Support Community | $1,100 |
| Alzheimer's Orange County Irvine, CA | Support for Caregivers Dealing W/ALZ | $1,000 |
| World Mission Prayer League Minneapolis, MN | To Share the Gospel | $200 |
| Kusc Classical FM Los Angeles, CA | To Provide Free Classical Radio | $100 |
| PBS Socal Costa Mesa, CA | To Provide Free Quality TV Programs | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,112 | $27,021 | $17,953 | $13,588 | 6 | $13,588 | $24,644 | $9,887 |
| 2024 | $182,747 | $52,751 | $20,056 | $13,588 | 6 | $13,588 | $50,092 | $8,472 |
| 2023 | $148,853 | $10,630 | $16,605 | $13,588 | 6 | $13,588 | $8,422 | $7,844 |
| 2022 | $154,828 | $16,570 | $18,617 | $13,588 | 6 | $13,588 | $14,204 | $7,860 |
| 2021 | $156,875 | $54,772 | $17,422 | $13,588 | 6 | $13,588 | $54,772 | $7,941 |
| 2020 | $119,525 | $-3,432 | $17,346 | $13,588 | 6 | — | — | $7,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation is led by Michelle Cronk, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Cronk
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Cronk
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Cronk
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation
How much does Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation give each year?
Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation gave $14K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 6 grants.
What is Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $600, and its average grant was $2,265, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation give grants?
Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include King of Glory Lutheran Church ($11,088), The Salvation Army ($1,100) and Alzheimer's Orange County ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation?
Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation reported $191K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation's EIN?
Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0343571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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