Frederick C Lutze and Christian
Frederick C Lutze and Christian is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $111K.
Frederick C Lutze and Christian at a glance
In short: Frederick C Lutze and Christian gave $60K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,968
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,992
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,339,511
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% 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 Frederick C Lutze and Christian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ($30K). Together the top 4 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frederick C Lutze and Christian gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2019) to $63K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $29,984 |
| Rosie's Place Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Just a Start Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Roca Inc Chelsea, MA | Unrestricted General | $4,984 |
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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 | $1,339,511 | $127,295 | $91,920 | $59,968 | 4 | $73,326 | $111,069 | $77,035 |
| 2024 | $1,303,738 | $130,420 | $83,666 | $55,402 | 3 | $68,020 | $113,792 | $72,316 |
| 2023 | $1,258,245 | $33,246 | $81,952 | $56,620 | 5 | $68,112 | $18,115 | $66,894 |
| 2022 | $1,307,506 | $-31,769 | $95,923 | $63,080 | 5 | $75,162 | $11,816 | $68,702 |
| 2021 | $1,435,160 | $279,225 | $84,688 | $53,969 | 4 | $67,558 | $261,636 | $76,700 |
| 2020 | $1,239,176 | $84,125 | $78,237 | $53,000 | 4 | — | $70,766 | $65,750 |
| 2019 | $1,228,712 | $67,220 | $75,619 | $52,000 | 4 | — | $57,064 | $63,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederick C Lutze and Christian reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frederick C Lutze and Christian's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$18K (2019) → $22K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Frederick C Lutze and Christian
How much does Frederick C Lutze and Christian give each year?
Frederick C Lutze and Christian gave $60K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 3 grants.
What is Frederick C Lutze and Christian's typical grant size?
Frederick C Lutze and Christian's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,992, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frederick C Lutze and Christian give grants?
Frederick C Lutze and Christian gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (50%).
Does Frederick C Lutze and Christian give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frederick C Lutze and Christian's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Frederick C Lutze and Christian?
Frederick C Lutze and Christian reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Frederick C Lutze and Christian's EIN?
Frederick C Lutze and Christian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1714513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Frederick C Lutze and Christian funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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