Lugar Family Foundation
Lugar Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it made 11 grants totaling $205,489, with listed contributions primarily helping recipients defray operating expenses.
Lugar Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lugar Family Foundation gave $205K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $205,489
- -65.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,681
- -65.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,898
- Total assets
- $324,622
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lugar Family Foundation
- 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: 5005 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Suite 170, Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: (972) 503-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lugar Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abilene Christian University ($130K across 4 grants). Together the top 7 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 50 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 4% to recipients in Florida, and 3% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lugar Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1041% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 713% 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 $18K (2021) to $588K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Contribution to Help Defray Operating Expenses. | $67,120 |
| Dallas Bible Church Dallas, TX | Contribution to Help Defray Operating Expenses. | $35,227 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Contribution to Help Defray Operating Expenses. | $33,879 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Contribution to Help Defray Operating Expenses. | $28,074 |
| Dallas Bible Church Dallas, TX | Contribution to Help Defray Operating Expenses. | $24,878 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Contribution to Help Defray Operating Expenses. | $7,898 |
| Orchard Alliance Colorado Springs, CO | Contribution to Help Defray Operating Expenses. | $4,761 |
| Upwords Ministries San Antonio, TX | Contribution to help defray operating expenses of the ministry. | $1,500 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Contribution to Help Defray Operating Expenses. | $1,056 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Contribution to Help Defray Operating Expenses. | $596 |
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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 | $324,622 | $105,370 | $205,489 | $205,489 | 11 | $205,489 | — | $28,838 |
| 2023 | $405,710 | $473,423 | $588,691 | $588,249 | 11 | $588,249 | — | $35,616 |
| 2022 | $520,978 | $41,809 | $33,424 | $33,317 | 10 | $33,317 | — | $41,375 |
| 2021 | $512,593 | $79,739 | $19,390 | $18,002 | 10 | $18,002 | — | $53,189 |
| 2020 | $452,244 | $50,571 | $66,264 | $64,953 | 8 | — | $49,260 | $39,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lugar Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — 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 available grant records show support for organizations including Abilene Christian University, Dallas Bible Church, Cru, Orchard Alliance, UpWords Ministries, Compassion International, and the Dallas Arboretum. The stated purposes for the listed grants were generally to help defray operating expenses.
Abilene Christian University describes its mission as educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world, and says it is a Christ-centered community focused on students’ spiritual and intellectual growth. This is the university’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $205,489. Grants ranged from $500 to $67,120, with a median grant of $7,898.
Notable 2024 grants included $67,120, $33,879, $28,074, and $1,056 to Abilene Christian University; $35,227 and $24,878 to Dallas Bible Church; and $7,898 to Cru. The stated purposes were contributions to help defray operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven M Lugar and Gari B Lugar as “Foundation Mana,” and Pat C Beaird as Trustee.
Lugar Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pat C Beaird
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gari B Lugar
Foundation Mana
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven M Lugar
Foundation Mana
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Lugar Family Foundation
How much does Lugar Family Foundation give each year?
Lugar Family Foundation gave $205K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $588K across 11 grants.
What is Lugar Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lugar Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,898, and its average grant was $18,681, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lugar Family Foundation give grants?
Lugar Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (4 grants), Dallas, TX (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Lugar Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lugar Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lugar Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lugar Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Abilene Christian University ($130,129 across 4 grants), Dallas Bible Church ($60,105 across 2 grants) and CRU ($7,898), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lugar Family Foundation?
Lugar Family Foundation reported $325K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lugar Family Foundation fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations including Abilene Christian University, Dallas Bible Church, Cru, Orchard Alliance, UpWords Ministries, Compassion International, and the Dallas Arboretum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lugar Family Foundation?
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 Lugar Family Foundation's EIN?
Lugar Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2912021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lugar Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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