La Lumiere Foundation
La Lumiere Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $722K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $42K.
La Lumiere Foundation at a glance
In short: La Lumiere Foundation gave $59K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $59,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $8,429
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $722,276
- Primary geography
- Colorado (97% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who La Lumiere Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Middle East Baptist Evangelical Mission ($25K). Together the top 7 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East Baptist Evangelical Mission Aurora, CO | Charitable Work for Needy | $25,000 |
| Denver Christian School Lakewood, CO | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Capuchin Providence of Mid-America Denver, CO | Prison Ministry | $7,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission Denver, CO | Charitable Work for Homeless | $5,000 |
| Voice of the Truth Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Work | $5,000 |
| Yampa Bible Church Yampa, CO | Charitable Work | $5,000 |
| Choices Wichita, KS | Charitable Work | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $722,276 | $51,740 | $68,833 | $59,000 | 7 | $41,907 | $43,553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, La Lumiere Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Lumiere Foundation is led by Marie Brake, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Marie Brake
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Antoune Brake
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
David Brake
Member
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 La Lumiere Foundation
How much does La Lumiere Foundation give each year?
La Lumiere Foundation gave $59K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is La Lumiere Foundation's typical grant size?
La Lumiere Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,429, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does La Lumiere Foundation give grants?
La Lumiere Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does La Lumiere Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of La Lumiere Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Work" (3 grants).
Who are La Lumiere Foundation's largest grantees?
La Lumiere Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Middle East Baptist Evangelical Mission ($25,000), Denver Christian School ($10,000) and Capuchin Providence of Mid-America ($7,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is La Lumiere Foundation?
La Lumiere Foundation reported $722K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $52K.
How much is La Lumiere Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, La Lumiere Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is La Lumiere Foundation's EIN?
La Lumiere Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1453987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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