Luke 638 Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 47-2041801

Luke 638 Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 2016. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on grantmaking across multiple program areas.

Key facts about Luke 638 Foundation

EIN: 47-2041801
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $480,351
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $120,088
Median grant: $130,176
Primary geography: Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Luke 638 Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Luke 638 Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Alabama (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (4 grants). 75% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Luke 638 Foundation gives

Giving fell 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$480K

+7.2% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$120K

+114.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

General and unrestricted grants
Big Sky Relief Fund
Tocqueville Society program
Selwyn Vickers Visiting Professorship Fund
Blackburn Institute program

The foundation also supports education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services, with particular emphasis on arts grants, creative writing, historic buildings, and journalism.

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

$1,000 to $275,000

Average Grant

varies by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alabama, with documented grantees including the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $480K (100%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama District of Columbia Delaware Georgia Illinois Montana Tennessee Virginia

Cities

BirminghamSweet BriarBig SkyMemphisTuscaloosaWashingtonCharlottesvillePelhamAtlantaBozemanChicagoWilmington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total assets: $1,533,919
Total revenues: $71,404
Total expenses: $484,930
Investment income and dividends: $71,404
Annual giving rate: 29.2% of assets

Historical comparison (2022):

Total assets: $1,900,000 (approximate)
Total giving: $1,300,000

The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income rather than contributions.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

76 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Red Mountain Theatre Company Inc ($200,000), Alabama Symphonic Association Inc ($160,351), Woodlawn United Inc ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY INC Birmingham, AL	General & Unrestricted	$200,000
ALABAMA SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION INC Birmingham, AL	General & Unrestricted	$160,351
WOODLAWN UNITED INC Birmingham, AL	I3 Academy	$100,000
EXPLOREFAITH ORG Birmingham, AL	General & Unrestricted	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CT Fitzpatrick	Dir, VP	1	—
Kelley M Fitzpatrick	Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Luke 638 Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • General and unrestricted grants • Big Sky Relief Fund • Tocqueville Society program • Selwyn Vickers Visiting Professorship Fund • Blackburn Institute program The foundation also supports education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services, with particular emphasis on arts grants, creative writing, historic buildings, and journalism.

How do I apply for a grant from Luke 638 Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 24 grants in 2023 • Made 8 grants in 2022 • Grant range: $1,000 to $275,000 • Median grant size: $29,000 (2023) • Average grant size varies by year **Recent Grants (2023):** • Alabama Symphonic Association: $200,000 (General & Unrestricted) • Woodlawn United: $100,000 (I3 Academy) • United Way of Central Alabama: $50,000 (Tocqueville Society) **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.