Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc
Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It awards grants and contributions to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations and, according to its 2024 filing, makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,000
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,909
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $967,369
- +13.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1427 Clarkview Road Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21209-2100
Phone: (443) 921-4358
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Headcount ($11K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in New York (47% of grant dollars), California (26%), Washington, DC (20%), and Illinois (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2021) to $85K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Headcount New York, NY | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| BABY2BABY Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| NPR Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge San Mateo, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $967,369 | $204,800 | $93,166 | $76,000 | 11 | $76,912 | $190,186 | $89,150 |
| 2024 | $855,735 | $102,519 | $90,037 | $75,000 | 12 | $75,900 | $89,222 | $80,683 |
| 2023 | $843,253 | $69,746 | $96,356 | $84,420 | 9 | $85,020 | $58,410 | $71,581 |
| 2022 | $869,863 | $110,726 | $110,568 | $85,000 | 9 | $86,785 | $85,438 | $91,485 |
| 2021 | $869,705 | $160,854 | $97,125 | $72,200 | 12 | — | $141,455 | $86,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as awarding grants and contributions to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including civic engagement, children’s basic needs, food access, media, reproductive rights, civil liberties, gun safety, homelessness, and international medical aid; these are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated foundation mission.
For example, Baby2Baby says it provides children in need with diapers, formula, clothing, and other necessities. The Voter Participation Center says it works to increase civic engagement among under-represented communities. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. The NPR Foundation says it supports National Public Radio, while Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund says it promotes gun-safety legislation and works to reduce gun violence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $76,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $11,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants listed were $11,000 to HeadCount and $10,000 each to Baby2Baby, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and NPR Foundation. Other listed recipients included the American Civil Liberties Union, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Feeding America, the Voter Participation Center, Peninsula Bridge, Doctors Without Borders, and Selah Neighborhood Homeless; each received $5,000. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Suzanne F Luetkemeyer as president, John A Luetkemeyer and Julia Luetkemeyer as vice presidents, Mary Luetkemeyer as treasurer, and Anne Luetkemeyer as secretary.
Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc is led by Suzanne F. Luetkemeyer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Suzanne F. Luetkemeyer
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Anne Luetkemeyer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John A. Luetkemeyer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julia Luetkemeyer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Luetkemeyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc
How much does Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 12 grants.
What is Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Headcount ($11,000), BABY2BABY ($10,000) and Center for Reproductive Rights ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc?
Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc reported $967K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (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 does Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as awarding grants and contributions to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2098039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Luetkemeyer Jr Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/luetkemeyer-jr-family-foundation-inc-morg_ed4c9dac99d04fdca8abc3a945d642f6
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