Lohse Foundation
Lohse Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $343K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $19K.
Lohse Foundation at a glance
In short: Lohse Foundation gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,000
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- +460.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $342,530
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lohse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pima Council on Aging ($9K). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lohse Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $15K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pima Council on Aging Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted in Memory/Honor | $9,000 |
| Greater Tucson Leadership Tucson, AZ | Sponsorship Community Impact Awards | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $342,530 | $20,124 | $18,062 | $14,000 | 2 | $16,035 | $19,447 | $15,996 |
| 2023 | $340,468 | $58,006 | $12,824 | $10,000 | 8 | $11,968 | $57,351 | $14,363 |
| 2022 | $295,286 | $15,591 | $17,828 | $15,000 | 7 | $16,971 | $16,655 | $15,069 |
| 2021 | $297,523 | $15,328 | $15,543 | $13,000 | 3 | $14,682 | $14,185 | $16,389 |
| 2020 | $297,738 | $15,278 | $17,170 | $15,000 | 5 | — | $11,765 | $14,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lohse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lohse Foundation is led by Robert Lohse, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Lohse
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lohse
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Lohse
Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Lohse Not On Board
Vice President of Operations
Chief Financial Officer → Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Lohse (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lohse Foundation
How much does Lohse Foundation give each year?
Lohse Foundation gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 8 grants.
How large is Lohse Foundation?
Lohse Foundation reported $343K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Lohse Foundation operate?
Lohse Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Missouri.
What is Lohse Foundation's EIN?
Lohse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3034777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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