Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc
Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2021 filing reports grants to charitable organizations; the most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since. The foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc gave $30K across 23 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. 26% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $30,291
- +43.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 23
- -28.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,317
- +99.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $5,236
- +1526.1% vs 2020
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (66% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4000 E Fletcher Avenue H306, Tampa, FL 33613
Phone: (813) 997-7613
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Tampa Covenant Church ($14K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, Florida organizations received 66% of grant dollars, California recipients 18%, Colorado recipients 8%, Illinois recipients 3%, and Tennessee recipients 2%. The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $820. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 65% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2019) to $30K (2021). In 2021 it made 23 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Covenant Church Tampa, FL | To Further Charitable Operations | $14,200 |
| CS Lewis Society Oakland, CA | To Further Charitable Operations | $5,000 |
| Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | To Further Charitable Operations | $2,361 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | To Further Charitable Operations | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Tampa, FL | To Further Charitable Operations | $1,250 |
| Rotary Club of Tampa Tampa, FL | To Further Charitable Operations | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA Lemont, IL | To Further Charitable Operations | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | To Further Charitable Operations | $1,000 |
| Rise Tampa - Our Police Foundation Tampa, FL | To Further Charitable Operations | $500 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | To Further Charitable Operations | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,236 | $36,000 | $31,086 | $30,291 | 23 | $30,291 | $132 |
| 2020 | $322 | $22,026 | $22,179 | $21,177 | 32 | — | $20 |
| 2019 | $475 | $1,651 | $13,524 | $12,645 | 31 | — | $25 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $132 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes homelessness services, higher education, police training and community outreach, Christian apologetics, media advocacy, government accountability, symphonic music, and support for veterans, schools, and the community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated focus-area list for the foundation.
For example, Metropolitan Ministries says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Jacksonville University describes its mission as empowering students through a transformative educational experience and community-centered service. RISE Tampa Our Police Foundation says it supports police training, equipment, and technology, as well as community outreach. Reasons to Believe says it explores and communicates the basis for historic Christian faith, while the Media Research Center says it works to combat what it describes as falsehoods and censorship in the news and entertainment media and Big Tech. Other 2021 recipients included organizations whose stated missions concern government accountability, live symphonic music, and support for veterans, schools, and the community.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $30,291. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $14,200, with a median of $350. The largest awards included $14,200 to Tampa Covenant Church, $5,000 to the CS Lewis Society, $2,361 to the Navigators, $1,500 to Metropolitan Ministries, and $1,250 to the Salvation Army. Each of these grants was reported as supporting charitable operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Laura L Lindsey as vice-president and David A Luhrsen as chairman/treasurer.
Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc is led by David A. Luhrsen, Chairman & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David A. Luhrsen
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura L. Lindsey
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc
How much does Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc gave $30K across 23 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $21K across 32 grants.
What is Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $350, and its average grant was $1,317, across 23 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (18%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (7 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Charitable Operations" (23 grants).
Who are Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Tampa Covenant Church ($14,200), CS Lewis Society ($5,000) and Navigators ($2,361), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc?
Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Luhrsen Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0520136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Luhrsen 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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